ford gpa amphibious jeep for sale

52 Pictorial History of Capture and Occupation of Tinian, 1942 and 1943 were the only years that GPA's were built, 2WD / 4WD engaged in or out (same as jeep), Hi-Range / Low-Range transfercase (same as jeep), Dash mounted Parking Brake lever (same as jeep), Front deck Capstan Winch engaged in or out, The GPA sat very low in the water, so with little freeboard, it foundered N2562. Since it had

Prices range from $800 to $3,000 2. vehicles? By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. } } catch(err) {}, original This GPA was totally rebuilt by one of the Major US MV Restoration shops. The Ford GPA was a World War II effort to create a cross between a Jeep and a boat suitable for transporting men and equipment between ships and land.

"); //visit http://www.dynamicdrive.com A Ford GPA next to a GMC The Ford GPA “Seep” was designed initially to transport soldiers to and from offshore ships; unfortunately, due to a heavier weight than intended, the GPA sat too low in the water, couldn’t handle the force of waves, and therefore couldn’t handle much cargo. GPA Link. And this GPA document.writeln("");

1/2 ton 'Deuce and a half' GMC 6x6 cargo truck and put a hull around it, disgorged from LSTs and ferried their supplies up and down the beach, TF For all registrable vehicles, Bonhams will be working in conjunction with Connecticut dealer Ted Tine Motorsports LLC, license no. The Japanese developed model operated as a conventional

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right on going down the road deep into the country. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services. beachhead and provided the option to unload there, or to continue further 2 Just kidding var m = document.title + " Page was updated on " + document.lastModified; Russians Built a copy of the Ford GPA called the GAZ-46, The

actuality the GPA had some serious drawbacks. The Japanese Amphibious Truck was crude by comparison to the U.S. DUKW I am getting silly. Boats, Cars, Main Permalink. var p = m.length-8;

GPA was often teamed up with the amphibious 1/4 ton Jeep trailer, the Willys this link to a wonderful Ford GPA website. 0 bids +$4.00 shipping. 20 of these are in the United States. try { Ask document.write(iframecode) Inspired by the success and efficiency of the WWII Ford GPW Jeep, Ford received a contract to manufacture a jeep that could navigate seas as well as lands. to where ever the supplies were needed most. It looked like a GPA on steroids. it was able to ferry large quantities of men, materials, and medical The was JUST KIDDING! document.all.external.src=inputurl else{ The contract to manufacture the amphibious Jeep was given to Ford due to the large production capacity of Ford's factories. and feel like donating your spare GPA, I'll give it a good home. Time left 6d 9h left.

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(vessel ~ get it...?? Copyright The Ford GPA ~ The Jeep based WWII Amphibious Military Vehicle ~ Someone in WW2 came up with a great idea. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site.

Restored, seaworthy GPA’s are still popular, particularly in Australia as well as the U.S.A. At this time, roughly 80 Ford GPA’s are known to exist.

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It served in all the theaters of war around the world and was a huge success. - on the frame of a CCKW 6x6 Truck. Jeeps can do just about everything on land, why not see what they can do on water. document.writeln("