WW 2 Jeeps

Ken Cutmore · #1 26-01-10, 02:33

Does someone have original nuts, bolts and fasteners for sale?

20387774 · #2 26-01-10, 14:57

Ken-If you have a willy's jeep you'll need different bolts than if you have a Ford gpw. You'll have to be more specific. There are some repro "F" ones out there now. The caged nuts and captive nuts are also being reproduced.

John Dallimore

Ken Cutmore · #3 28-01-10, 22:17

Hello John:

Thanks for your reply and how are things?

I am in Florida and thought I might get over to Kissimmee to see the FSSF fellows if they put together a reunion this year. On that subject, I'm looking for an FSSF combat uniform.......... any leads?

On the Jeep thing, I should have specified Willys......... it's a 1942 CDLV 505 that was restored in the 1980's, but with modern day fasteners. I'm looking for old style "tall head" or "high hex", USS and SAE types, 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8". I'll rework whatever I can get with hacksaw, taps, dies, etc.

From Ron Fitzpatrick's website, I have the fastener chart put together by Claude Pons .....great!....... lists every nut, bolt, washer, head style, thread, diameter, length, quantity, marking (Ford), etc.............. his site is definitely the reference Bible for Jeeps.

It's in the shop being painted and if I can round up these pieces, it should be running this summer.

Hope things are well.

K C

20387774 · #4 29-01-10, 08:46

Ken-Are you looking for a uniform you can wear, or one for display? I would suggest getting an M43 off ebay. If you try What Price Glory in the U.S., he might have a pair of repro mountain pants. If you want originals, be prepared to pay big $$$$.

I have taken apart many jeeps, but not paid much attention to anything that wasn't ford. If I get a chance I'll look for those head markings on some of my old bolts. I can't promise anything, there's stuff there from all sorts of vehicles.

If I do the FSSF BBQ this year, you should come up. I hope to hold it June 5th.

How's the weasel??????

John

Ken Cutmore · #5 30-01-10, 01:43

Hello John:

The uniform is something I'll wear when the Jeep is on display, or at different shows. I appreciate your tips.

I've volunteered over the past few years at the Lincoln & Wellington Regiment Museum at Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake, worked mostly on restoring a 1940 Ford 8cwt....... "got 'er going". This, and all vehicles (civilian as well) up to the 1950's used SAE/USS style (tall head) bolts and nuts...... weasels included.......... (mine is at the Canadian Military Museum in Brantford). A fellow told me years ago that original fasteners count for points on restored vehicle judging........... not that mine will be in that position, but I want originals because of their visibility.

Thanks for your invitation....... that is usually the weekend of Russell's airshow in Niagara Falls, attended by the L & W. We need more weekends in summer!

Many thanks for your info.

K C

Ian Fawbert · #6 31-01-10, 03:53

Hi Ken,

If your after tall head bolts, word on g503 was that Caterpillar tractors use a thicker (taller) head bolt than the modern bolts and the price was still competitive with those off the shelf at the local hardware/bolt shop.

It might pay to make a visit to your local cat dealer with a sample to check what they have against what you want? I havent tried myself, but was going to go that route shortly as i need some bolts.

There was also a thread the other day (i think in the tech forum, but maybe the slatgrill forum) about willys bolt markings. Discussion followed regarding the typical markings and how they changed across years, ie: head markings on a 42 opposed to a 44 MB.

Cheers,
Ian.