Ford GP (series 1) slow build

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

But my will power was broken yesterday when I was offered a first series Ford GP (No, I haven't left off the 'W'), reasonably complete and with some spares. It will need a ground-up restoration. Ok, Ok, I know it's not a CMP, but I couldn't resist ....oh well, now to re-equip a workshop!!

Well done Mike,
That will keep you busy

[Mike Cecil]

Thanks, Richard.

It will be a slow process - have a couple of writing projects that have to take priority, but I'll be looking for the missing bits during that time, so a low priority is possibly a good thing.

Mike C

[lynx42]

Well done Mike, We will look forward to an ongoing thread about the restoration.

Are the 'GoJacks' yours? I find that they are almost unbeatable for shifting vehicles and other stuff (engines, diffs and gearboxes etc )around the workshop.

Regards Rick.

[Little Jo]

Hi Mike

It must be a good feeling to get back to using the hands working on a vehicle again, wow and a Jeep too. I don't see much on MLU these days on Jeep Restorations since I completed my restoration. I love the wheel Dollies I would not have been able to do my restoration due to restricted work space in my garage. I look very much forward to following your project and please lot's of photos. GO JEEP.

Cheers

Tony

[Lynn Eades]

Tony, I think that's "Go GP!"
Mike, I look forward to learning about a GP. Educate us!

[Mike Cecil]

Rick,

No, they belong to the seller: I'm yet to collect the vehicle, which is quite a drive away from here. The AWM use those, so I'm quite familiar with the concept, though I've always had enough working room not to need them - well, at least thus far. Might have to revise that once the GP arrives home.

Tony: yes, it will be good to get my hands dirty again, especially on such a rare vehicle.

Lynn: I'm doing a crash course on GPs, as they are a mystery to me at this stage! I've a lot of catching up to do, but MVPA convention is coming up in Portland in July, so I'm hoping to tap into a few of the GP 'brains' while there.

Thanks, Gents: will keep you posted.

Mike C

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Tony, I think that's "Go GP!"
Mike, I look forward to learning about a GP. Educate us!

Hi Lynn

Sorry mate I forgot myself when I got all excited, Ah hell it's still a generic Jeep to the uninitiated. Anyway Lynn how do you like Kalgoorlie, you must miss the green fields of home.

Good Luck Mike.

Cheers

Tony

[Keith Webb]

Well done Mike! I was wondering if and when you would crack!

[Lynn Eades]

It does look a bit unfinished here with no grassed road frontages, but definitely not missing the cold and rain happening at home. (we'll see how summer goes)
It is another of life's little adventures, and soon I could be too old to do it, so here we are, looking to enjoy the Australian lifestyle for a while.
Chris and I spent a few nice relaxing days, as spoilt guests of Colin and Simone, in Adelaide, before taking the train across the Nullabor. We are pleased to have done it that way, adding to our previous experiences of a month up the Gibb river road, and our 6 week trip through the Canning stock route, 3 years ago.