after months of interuption of its restoration, GPA 3052 was ready for its first immersion test since its stay in India many years ago :D
but I needed first of all the official approval of our chief forum administrator, for its seaworthiness.
A few leaks were to be expected but nothing serious. Mainly the seal on the stearing rod definitely needs to be clamped :?
Had as well a few problems with the bilge pump that didn't seem to be working at first.
But after some proper manipulation of the levers and good acceleration, everything worked to the surprise of my friend Jos
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Jeep Willys MB 1944
Jeep Willys M38 A1 1958
Jeep M 422 A1 (Mighty Mite ) 1960
Jeep Ford GPA 3052 1942
Jeep Willys M38 A1 1958
Jeep M 422 A1 (Mighty Mite ) 1960
Jeep Ford GPA 3052 1942
First water test!
Yes Yes Yes!!! finaly!!! :D :D
Dominique , she looks great!
I shurely hope we can swim together in the near future :roll:
Get her ready and don't forget to solve your transportation problem.
I'm sure you will have lots of fun with your toy like I do 8) .
Keep sending pics to show us all the development.
All the best and greetings
your friend Bob
Dominique , she looks great!
I shurely hope we can swim together in the near future :roll:
Get her ready and don't forget to solve your transportation problem.
I'm sure you will have lots of fun with your toy like I do 8) .
Keep sending pics to show us all the development.
All the best and greetings
your friend Bob
Ford GPA 12350, april 2nd 1943
Author of GPA book,
Bantam trailer S.N: 147807
Author of GPA book,
Bantam trailer S.N: 147807
Dominque,
It looks great. It sounds as if the leaks were minor and you soon will be swimming away. Alas, my progress goes slow. The hull, the hull , the hull!!!
I am in the midst of doing the rewiring of the dashboard. Does anyone have a picture or diagram that shows where the wires exit the dashboard and to the engine, front lights and rear lights.
Thanks,
Donovan.
It looks great. It sounds as if the leaks were minor and you soon will be swimming away. Alas, my progress goes slow. The hull, the hull , the hull!!!
I am in the midst of doing the rewiring of the dashboard. Does anyone have a picture or diagram that shows where the wires exit the dashboard and to the engine, front lights and rear lights.
Thanks,
Donovan.
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Bonjour Dominique
Great pictures, thanks a lot. By the way, where did you find that amazing sailing spot?
If you plan a trip to Paris, do not forget to call me; I will take you on a tour of our club. This invitation is obviously extended to all board members.
Cheers
Jerome
Great pictures, thanks a lot. By the way, where did you find that amazing sailing spot?
If you plan a trip to Paris, do not forget to call me; I will take you on a tour of our club. This invitation is obviously extended to all board members.
Cheers
Jerome
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Thank you my dear amphib friends , for your nice comments and encouragements :) and as well for your invitation Jerome ; Id be delighted to meet you one day in Paris and visit you club :)
As for my first sailing spot, it was in the lagoon of my exotic garden ; but due to the marks left on it's side, by the tires on it's white surface, :? the next trial before I put on the decks , will be filling up the hull with water : :(
All my very best regards Dominique
As for my first sailing spot, it was in the lagoon of my exotic garden ; but due to the marks left on it's side, by the tires on it's white surface, :? the next trial before I put on the decks , will be filling up the hull with water : :(
All my very best regards Dominique
Jeep Willys MB 1944
Jeep Willys M38 A1 1958
Jeep M 422 A1 (Mighty Mite ) 1960
Jeep Ford GPA 3052 1942
Jeep Willys M38 A1 1958
Jeep M 422 A1 (Mighty Mite ) 1960
Jeep Ford GPA 3052 1942
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