ford gpa g504

Well at least she is finished. sunny GPA 9398 has at last had its first swim in probably 50 years. http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/richardfs/DSCN2356.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/richardfs/DSCN2329.jpg Now there is just a pile of small jobs to do as i settler her back in to regula...

The GPA springs do not have a lot in common with the GPW / MB
The springs do not have a beveled edge on the GPA and the spring bush and hanger design is totally differant.
In short you can not use GPW / MB springs under a GPA.

Best regards
Richard

We are considering making a one of production run of the large gear that is in the GPA J2 capstan Winch. This gear is made from gear bronze and has a one way clutch in it. NOS gears have long since sold out and yet this is a part that can easily fail if winching your vehicle. The gear will be made w...

Hi Mike,
I have just finished making the tooling for these.
I should have a prototype ready in about 2 weeks.

I will make a posting on the G as soon as they are done.
Then I will be taking orders for a production run on a made to order basis.

Best regards
Richard Sanders

Hi Decided to take a week of work to speed up the assemble of the GPA. Over 100 hours later and it finally moves under its own power for the first time in 50years sunny sunny Well only about another 254 jobs to go and it should be finished. rolley ("Give or take a couple") Best regards Ric...

Hi Here are some photos of the repaired under side. It has been a busy time here, we have now fitted the power train and she is last home again. Soon I will have her in the water. :D http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/richardfs/DSCN2045.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/richardfs/DSCN2048...

"Well done David"
Your GPA is a "Master Class" restoration, and swims as well as it looks.
Now its time to enjoy all your hard work.
Thank you for the first swim.
Best regards
Richard

Hi Cees, Yes they have welded all the bottom back in. It looks 100% like its original right down to the drain flanges and skid rails. I will try and post some more photos. It would be great to be at your swim in in August. Its on my list of "Must do" in this life time. Best regards Richard

Hi The hull is finally nearing completion. Another week and it should be in top coat. sunny http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/richardfs/P1000872.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/richardfs/P1000873.jpg All the other panels and parts are in sub assemblies. Not long now and she should be o...

Hi
Can any one give me a length of the shoulder on the bolt?
(How long the un machined part of the bolt is that the surf shield clips around)

I need to make a couple for my GPA.

Best regards
Richard

Hi It has been a while since I last did an up date on the restoration of GPA 9398. Over the last 12 months work has been steadily progressing. The chassis and drive train has been totally rebuilt and test ran. All the floor panels, deck panels, seats, windshield and dash board have been sand blasted...

Hi,
I did manage finally to get one, but it is a hard to find part that I am sure many people would need.
It would be good if some one makes a run of them.

Best regards
Richard

Hi, I have now fitted my generator and fitted the B43 vbelt. On mine it ajusts up with out a problem. Yes there is not a lot of ajustment left but enough. One of the problems you could be encountering is warn pulleys on the engine water pump and generator. If pressed steel they do spread with use. M...

This is an intresting find.

The B43 in my belt set was matched of an original NOS belt.

I will check the remaining ajust ment on my GPA as I am just about to fit
the generator.

Best regards
Richard Sanders

The extrended bell crank shaft I make raises the drag link 1"3/8 (36mm) This centres the draglink in the boot so it is not pinned by the drag link when the weight comes of the wheels. On my original GPA I did not have the original shock absorbers. I had no choice but to fit ordinary GPW ones. I...