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G503 WWII 1942 Ford GPW Army Jeep Finding your Engine number


This article helps you find your 1942 WWII Ford GPW Jeep Engine serial number

This article applies to Ford GPW WWII Military Jeeps 


1. Your WWII jeep serial number is an important part of finding the history behind your jeep. Each WWII jeep was assigned an individual serial number. On Fords, the Engine serial number was stamped on the block to the right of the Oil filler tube. On WWII Ford jeeps, the Serial number and engine numbers matched at production time.

2. Are there other serial numbers?

Yes! Go to these links to locate your other numbers.

Body Number
Frame Serial Number


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