WAC's in a GPA

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WAC's in a GPA

Post by GlennV » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:32 am

Hi Guys,

Here is a picture i found on the internet some time ago.

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After my attention faded from all these women, i noticed something strange about the GPA.

The registration markings are not painted on the same level !

Enjoy,

Glenn
Ford GPA - SN 5892 - DOD Jan 14 1943
Willys MB - SN 456307 - DOD July 30 1945

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Post by leo verhagen » Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:30 pm

Great photo Glenn, and nice remarkable registration number.

No parking damage either :lol: :!:
Regards,

Leo Verhagen

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Ford GPA#8787 d.o.d. 27 Feb '43
Ford GPW#87243 d.o.d. 21 December '42
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Post by Jan Roelse » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:02 am

Just a remark about the reg.number. Special issue for the show maybe?
Because this War Show GPA (date Jan 8-9) had to be realy brand new that moment if it is in 1943.
According Mithrills collected list this GPA is produced about that time, early/half Januari 43.
This GPA with USA 709808 is matching very nearly or close for that moment. Also because the distance ( road/railway) between Detroit and Los Angeles.
For the picture Jan. 44, the GPA is too undamaged for the driver.
Even when it is a female soldier! :-)
First conclusion, picture taken first week Jan. 1943.
Regards,
Jan
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GPA 1942 #3972
GPA 1943 #11933
GPW 1942 #34836
WLA 1942 #60724
WLC 1943 #5185
WC 56/57 COMMAND CAR
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Post by Jan Roelse » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:28 pm

It would be interesting to find a flyer/leaflet of the show or copy of it.
Maybe "Buy War Bonds" !?
There is sure also something special with the 2-line reg.number.
Regards, Jan
GPA 1942 #3972
GPA 1943 #11933
GPW 1942 #34836
WLA 1942 #60724
WLC 1943 #5185
WC 56/57 COMMAND CAR
AMPHICAR
Collector:WW2 docs/prints amphibians.
Avatar: Tribute to Ben Carlin "Half Safe"

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