G503 1945 Ford GPW Military Vehicle Jeep

Author's Note: This is a reference to the research that was done on trying to get the correct factory/field modifications for the 1945 GPW. If you notice something incorrect, please inform me on the G503 website.

Distinct Parts
Part Name Image Notes/Reference
Body-ACM TypeII-hole in left Cowl for Vacuum wipers Click Here Nabholtz
Two Stud Spare Wheel Holder Click Here Nabholtz
Spare Tire Support Click Here Nabholtz
Hood - GPW f marked Click Here Nabholtz
Hood - Grease Gun bracket (two reenforced plates) Click Here Nabholtz
Hood - Lubrication Guide Click Here Nabholtz
Windshield - brackets for rifle holder Click Here Nabholtz
Windshield - holes drilled for Vacuum wipers around frame Click Here Nabholtz
Windshield - Ford etched, with date code F=June DE=45 Click Here Nabholtz
Light Switch - Rotary style Click Here Nabholtz
Wipers -Trico Vacuum type Click Here Nabholtz
Suppression Type II Nabholtz
Radio Terminal Box and Cable Click Here Nabholtz
Cushions - same as earlier models - no zipper Nabholtz
Springs - 10 leaf front, 11 leaf rear Click Here Nabholtz
Frame - Deep Mud exhaust - brackets added Click Here Nabholtz
Parking Brake - Large Drum Nabholtz
Firewall - no provision for fuel filter (filter in gas tank) Click Here Nabholtz
Fenders - GPW type - f marked Click Here Nabholtz
Transmission Shift lever -boot - Leather Click Here Nabholtz
Transfer case shift lever - boot - Leather Click Here Nabholtz
Steering Jacket bushing from Rubber to Canvas(webbing) Click Here Nabholtz
Transmission Bolting Click Here TM Manual
Generator Holder Click Here
Hood Block - wood - Placement changed due to Wipers Nabholtz
Clutch/Brake pedal seal - felt washer Nabholtz
Tie Rod end seal - felt seals (my replacements-rubber) Click Here Nabholtz
Upper Hose tube and hose Click Here Nabholtz
Lower Hose tube and hose Click Here Nabholtz
Firewall grommets - felt Click Here Nabholtz
Instruments made by Waltham, Stewart Warner, or Autolite Click Here Nabholtz
Choke/Throttle - Type II - GPW Raised letters Click Here Nabholtz
Coil without bottom ground (not used with Type II suppression) Click Here Nabholtz
Head F Bolts Click Here TM Manual
Single Brakeline clamp (willy's has two) Click Here AAW II p214 #20
No Wood Spacer under Driversear to floor Click Here AAW II p214 #7
Battery Tray is removable (bolted in) Click Here AAW II p214 #9
Rear Seat does not contain Tire Pump bracket Click Here AAW II p214 #13
Radiator uses loose carriage bolts 7/16in fine thread Click Here AAW II p213 #6
GPW Shock Absorber washers were 1/16in thick (Willy's 1/8in) Click Here AAW II p214 #27

Painting Parts
Part Name Color Image Notes/Reference
Engine Ford Gray Click Here G Standards
Oil Filter Black Semi Gloss Click Here G Standards/J. Rogers
Oil Filler Ford Gray Click Here
Oil Filter bracket Ford Gray Click Here G Standards/J. Rogers
Radiator Olive Drab Click Here G Standards/J. Rogers
Radiator tubes (upper/lower) Olive Drab Click Here G Standards/J. Rogers
Starter Black Semi Gloss Click Here G Standards/J. Rogers
Generator Black Semi Gloss Click Here G Standards/J. Rogers
Carbureator Natural metal (no paint) Click Here
Fan Black Semi Gloss Click Here
Fuel Pump Natural metal (no paint) Click Here
Intake manifold Ford Gray Click Here (burns off)
Coil (autolite) Black Semi Gloss Click Here G Standards
Battery Holder Olive Drab
Transmission/Transfer Case Tansfer=OD,Bell=Ford Gray Click Here G Standards/J. Rogers
Air Horn Carb Black Semi Gloss Click Here
Air Tube Black Semi Gloss Click Here