1942 Willys GPW - Photo submitted by Cara Fredrickson.
~ Sent to us byCara Fredrickson
I bought this 1942 Ford GPW in 2020 to learn how to do mechanical work as a hobby. It came from Alaska where it had been driven daily in the bush. The old man that had it retired and moved here to Washington state and brought it with him, but it sat parked parked since 1995 until I got it. I’ve done a lot of work to get it back on the road. It’s been an amazing journey and a huge confidence builder for me to be doing this by myself as a woman. Mostly it’s been the sentimental journey that has kept me interested. In honor of my dad I painted his name below the windshield on the passenger side. He’s been gone since ’96 but I know he’s riding with me. The other name on the driver’s side is Guppy. That’s what my granddaughter calls me. Hopefully she’ll be driving it someday too!!
- Cara Fredrickson
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This was such a nice story to read. I can relate. I bought my Jeep so long ago. And it’s been a journey. I was not a mechanic. But have rebuilt everything on my Jeep. So I understand. A I am inspired with your will and your accomplishments. Very well done. Keep going cause like all Jeep projects. They are never done..
What a great story. Thank you for sharing. Great work on your project also.
Jason
This was such a nice story to read. I can relate. I bought my Jeep so long ago. And it’s been a journey. I was not a mechanic. But have rebuilt everything on my Jeep. So I understand. A I am inspired with your will and your accomplishments. Very well done. Keep going cause like all Jeep projects. They are never done..
Awesome Cara!! Your desire to “step outside the box” by yourself is impressive. ????