Restoration – Stage Five

Paintwork.

After all the new panels were fitted the tub went away for sandblasting and powder coating in a red oxide. Any last dents were filled and primed.

Jeep Jump Jive - Restoration of our WW2 1942 Ford Willys Jeep

 

The tub was given a final prime and painted in an olive drab which was colour matched to the Jeep’s original colour.

Jeep Jump Jive - Restoration of our WW2 1942 Ford Willys Jeep

 

Some of the electrics and body panels were fitted back on to the rolling chassis. This is how the Jeep would have looked when it was originally unpacked from its crate.

Jeep Jump Jive - Restoration of our WW2 1942 Ford Willys Jeep

 

Click here for Stage Six – Follow Me
or back to Stage Four