Contratos Ford

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Ford Contracts
Ford had 5 contracts with the Government to build the Willys/Bantam design jeep. They were as follows: (summarized from Nabholtz information)

Contract # Serial # Date of Delivery How Many?(Approx)
F-1 1-15000 Feb 42-Apr 42 15,000
F-2 15001-78146 Apr 42-Nov 42 63,147
F-3 78147-101304 Nov 42-Mar 43 23,158
F-4 101305-179758 Mar 43-Jan 44 78,454
F-4 Ext 1 179759-226205 Jan 44-Oct 44 46,447
F-4 Ext 2 225206-252741 Oct 44-Feb 45 26,536
F-5 252742-277878 Feb 45-July 45 25,136
Total: 277,878

A Jeep produced in 1942 could be under one of three contracts:
Contract F-1, F-2 and part of F-3
Serial numbers: 1-89380

Jeeps Under Contract F-1
Serial # 1-15000
Features:
Bumber: MB Type
Frame: MB type
Tires:Firestone Ground Grip angled tread
Springs: GPW type Bolted Rebound Clips.
Other Characteristics:
Steering: Early Black Type
Standard Windshield
Hood:No air deflector but six dimples so can be drilled for MB
Rubber: Firewall Grommets, Hood Blocks, Floor Seals and Boots, Glove box seal, tail light grommets
Body: Ford Script, willys style tool box lids
Starter/Generator: Ford
Clutch Housing: Early MB type
Transmission: Right side fill and drain plugs
Regulator/Distributor: Autolite
Windshield to Dash clamps: Brass
Locking glove box
Clutch/Brake Pedals Shaft: Brass plated on the wearing surface (Early GPWs only)
Muffler: Early type Round

Nabholtz documentation states that the F-1 Contract jeep is a difficult jeep to restore. The reason was Ford was given this contract before the war officially started for the US, so they were unsure if there would be any follow up contracts. Therefore, they obtained parts from Willys, such as the Bumper, Frame and some Engine heads
F-1 Contract Production by Month
Month Serial Number How Many?
Jan 42 1-77 77
Feb 42 78-2195 2117
Mar 42 2196-11115 8919
Apr 42 ·11116-15000 3884

F-1 Production by Manufacturing Plants
Dearborn,MI 4,875
Chester, 2,500
Dallas,TX: 2500
Louisville, KY: 2,625
Richmond,CA: 2500

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F-2 Contract distinct features:
Gauges- Ford madewith wide indicator hands
Temperature Gauge: Autolite
Speedometer: Early type with Long indicator hand
Choke/Throttle Controls: Metal w/raised letters
Light switch knobs: engraved letters white filled
Body: Ford
Shift boots: Leather
Saftey strap eyebolts: Horizontal position
Ignition switch: Key type
Steering wheel: Olive Drab plastic
Glove Box Seal: rubber gasket cemented on, push button type
Windshield to Dash Clamp: Standard type
Windshield Glass: glossy prints Ford logos lower outboard corners
Suppression: Ford type filter on dash left of glove box
Engine Color: Tractor gray
Fuel Filter: Bowl Cad Plate
Radiator: Olive Drab
Fan: Black
Hood: GPW construction, reinforced channel

Air cleaner: Black
Air tube: Black sometimes OD
Oil filter: Black, and drained inboard
Distributor: Autolite (not dustproof)
Oil Filter Bracket: Felt Grommets
Radiator hoses: Rubber
Regulator: Autolite, cork gasket (later changed to rubber)
Coil : Inline suppressor

F-2 Contract Production by Month
Month Serial Number How Many?
May 42 22275-31198 8,923
Jun 42 31199-41960 10,761
Jul 42 41961-52355 10,394
Aug 42 52356-61156 8,800
Sep 42 61157-68844 7,687
Oct 42 68845-76052 7,207
Nov 42 76053-78146 2,093

F-2 Production by Manufacturing Plants
Dearborn,MI 14,021
Chester, 16,256
Dallas,TX: 11,551
Louisville, KY: 11,315
Richmond,CA: 10,003

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A Ford Jeep produced in 1943 could be under one of two contracts:
Contract F-3 and part of F-4
Serial numbers: 89381-170021

F-3 Contract distinct Features
Trailer Socket added
Generator: Autolite
Distributor: Autolite
Regulator: Autolite
Tires: Goodrich
Last Serial number under F-3 contract 101304 (Mar 43)

F-3 Contract Production by Month
Month Serial Number How Many?
Nov 42 78147-82120 3,973
Dec 42 82121-89380 7,259

F-3 Production by Manufacturing Plants
Edgewater 740
Chester, 1,817
Dallas,TX: 6,720
Louisville, KY: 8,471
Richmond,CA: 5,410

Note: Ford GPW's should have matching Frame and Engine numbers

F-4 distinct Features
Tires: Firestone
Front Bumper: GPW type 2 tooling holes, wood block filler
Oil Filter: Fram, cone shaped outboard drain
Rear Crossmember: similar tooling holes as front bumper
Radiator Hose: Top-metal in black or OD
Battery Cable: Round-braided (ground)
Reflectors changed to Oval type GUIDE not F stamped
Crating started during this time
Body: late in this year move to ACM I

Gauges: Stewart Warner (generally)-Temp/Oil can be Autolite
Windshield: Standard with stamped steel clamps
Extinguisher bracket: two band clamps some marked G8T
Seats: Standard padded with backrest

F-4 Contract Production by Month
Month Serial Number How Many?
Apr 43 105233-111169 5936
May 43 111170-119418 8248
Jun 43 119419-125443 6024
Jul 43 125444-132186 6742
Aug 43 132187-139608 7421
Sep 43 139609-147460 7851
Oct 43 147461-155260 7799
Nov 43 155261-162485 7224
Dec 43 162486-170021 7535
Total: 64,780

F-4 Production by Manufacturing Plants
Dearborne 22,462
Edgewater, 598
Dallas,TX: 15,703
Louisville, KY: 27,526
Richmond,CA: 12,165

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A Ford Jeep produced in 1944 could be under one contract:
Contract F-4
Serial numbers: 170022-243418

F-4 Contract distinct Features
Main Switch: moved to Rotary switch Jul 44
Tires: Firestone
Front Bumper: GPW type 2 tooling holes, wood block filler
Oil Filter: Fram, cone shaped outboard drain
Rear Crossmember: similar tooling holes as front bumper
Radiator Hose: Top-metal in black or OD
Battery Cable: Round-braided (ground)
Reflectors changed to Oval type GUIDE not F stamped
Crating started during this time
Body: late in this year move to ACM I
Tire pump: US-ORD

F-4 Contract 1st ext Features
Body: ACM II
Wipers: Hand Tandem
Suppression: Type I

F-4 Contract Production by Month
Month Serial Number How Many?
Jan 44 170022-177481 7459
Feb 44 177482-185021 7539
Mar 44 185022-191015 5993
Apr 44 191016-196565 5549
May 44 196566-202559 5993
Jun 44 202560-208331 5771
Jul 44 208332-214103 5771
Aug 44 214104-220097 5993
Sep 44 220098-225869 5771
Oct 44 225870-231824 5954
Nov 44 231825-237703 5878
Dec 44 237704-243418 5714
Total: 73,385

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A Ford Jeep produced in 1945 could be under one of two contracts:
Contract F-4 or F-5
Serial numbers: 243419-277891

F-5 Contract distinct Features (see 1944gpw.com for the F-4 contract)
Body:ACM II type hole in left cowl for vacuum wipers
Springs: 10 leaf front, 11 leaf Rear
Firewall: no provision for fuel strainer
Parking brake large drum
Windshield: Vacuum wipers
Exhaust: Deep Mud
Suppression: Type II
Hood: Lube Chart Holder, Grease Gun Holder (Alemite 6593 grease gun)

Seats: No zippers and springs in cushions
Shock absorber: Original not rebuildable
Rear Panel: hand crank mounted
Rear Seat: Tire Pump installed US-ORD or QMC

F-5 Contract Production by Month
Month Serial Number How Many?
Jan 45 243419-249459 6130
Feb 45 249460-252741 3281
Mar 45 254876-260811 5935
Apr 45 260812-266013 5201
May 45 266014-270308 4294
Jun 45 270309-274377 4068
Jul 45 274378-277891 3513
Total: 32,422

[vladimirsinisi]

Hola Mariano en la web www.1943gpw.com hay numeros distintos de los serial number de cada contrato, por ejemplo segun el numero de mi chasis correspondia a Agosto del 43 cuando llegue a casa me fijo bien pero creo que era F4

[m606paz]

Estos datos los baje de esas paginas Vladimir...

[vladimirsinisi]

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[m606paz]

No será el Italiano el que te afecta??

[vladimirsinisi]

ah me cagaste creia que era aleman un tal Alzheimer

[m606paz]

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