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1955cj5 · 08-16-2015, 10:46 PM

Now with the Ford GPW jeep the "F" script is a big deal...

Would this '29 CCPU have come with "F" script bolts, or did someone just find these in their spare bolt bucket and use them? I only found the two...

DougVieyra · 08-16-2015, 11:13 PM

You are right when you asked ". . . .did someone just find these in their spare bolt bucket and use them . . . .". For that is exactly what did happen.

. . . . the designer of these 'F' headed bolts, was Fred 'Fritz' Freeman, who was the chief head-bolt designer for the Chevrolet Motor Company. These 'F' headed bolts were used to assure the builder and buyer, that they did indeed have a genuine Chevrolet. Showing these bolts to a knowledgable Chevrolet fan will show that you are in touch with your 'Chevy' feelings. and that you have compassion and understanding for his plight.

. . . . . don't believe everything you hear . . . or read . . . .

john charlton · 08-18-2015, 03:15 PM

These bolts are off a Ford GPW WWW 2 jeep . I have a 1942 Ford GPW and a lot of bolts are "f" marked also most other parts .

John in rainy evening Suffolk County England .

CarlG · 08-18-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DougVieyra

You are right when you asked ". . . .did someone just find these in their spare bolt bucket and use them . . . .". For that is exactly what did happen.

. . . . the designer of these 'F' headed bolts, was Fred 'Fritz' Freeman, who was the chief head-bolt designer for the Chevrolet Motor Company. These 'F' headed bolts were used to assure the builder and buyer, that they did indeed have a genuine Chevrolet. Showing these bolts to a knowledgable Chevrolet fan will show that you are in touch with your 'Chevy' feelings. and that you have compassion and understanding for his plight...

I read it on the Ford Barn, so it must be true.

redmodelt · 08-18-2015, 07:22 PM

I've got a few of those "F" bolts kicking around, the jeep thing is what I was told too.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-18-2015, 09:03 PM

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Stick those F bolts on ebay and list them under "WWII Ford Army Jeep" and you will probably get a good price for them.

1955cj5 · 08-18-2015, 09:16 PM

There are a few guy's around here with GPW's...they can point to every "F" stamp or casting...it seems to me there are well over 100 visible if you know where to look..

I was curious if this was an early Ford thing or if it only happened with the GPW type vehicles..

jeep44 · 08-18-2015, 10:33 PM

It was a GPW thing, to differentiate Ford's parts from the identical Willys parts. Ford marked just about EVERYTHING on a GPW, right down to the tiniest part.

John Duden · 08-18-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1955cj5

There are a few guy's around here with GPW's...they can point to every "F" stamp or casting...it seems to me there are well over 100 visible if you know where to look..

I was curious if this was an early Ford thing or if it only happened with the GPW type vehicles..

Actually theres a good number of them around! LOL

1955cj5 · 08-19-2015, 09:10 AM

08-16-2015, 11:13 PM	#2
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: "F" script bolts You are right when you asked ". . . .did someone just find these in their spare bolt bucket and use them . . . .". For that is exactly what did happen. . . . . the designer of these 'F' headed bolts, was Fred 'Fritz' Freeman, who was the chief head-bolt designer for the Chevrolet Motor Company. These 'F' headed bolts were used to assure the builder and buyer, that they did indeed have a genuine Chevrolet. Showing these bolts to a knowledgable Chevrolet fan will show that you are in touch with your 'Chevy' feelings. and that you have compassion and understanding for his plight. . . . . . don't believe everything you hear . . . or read . . . .

08-18-2015, 03:15 PM	#3
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: "F" script bolts These bolts are off a Ford GPW WWW 2 jeep . I have a 1942 Ford GPW and a lot of bolts are "f" marked also most other parts . John in rainy evening Suffolk County England .

08-18-2015, 07:22 PM	#5
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: "F" script bolts I've got a few of those "F" bolts kicking around, the jeep thing is what I was told too.

08-18-2015, 09:03 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: "F" script bolts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Stick those F bolts on ebay and list them under "WWII Ford Army Jeep" and you will probably get a good price for them.

08-18-2015, 09:16 PM	#7
1955cj5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,578	Re: "F" script bolts There are a few guy's around here with GPW's...they can point to every "F" stamp or casting...it seems to me there are well over 100 visible if you know where to look.. I was curious if this was an early Ford thing or if it only happened with the GPW type vehicles.. __________________ Early '29 CCPU that had a 4-speed, but not any more.......in the family since '62

08-18-2015, 10:33 PM	#8
jeep44 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: canton,michigan Posts: 312	Re: "F" script bolts It was a GPW thing, to differentiate Ford's parts from the identical Willys parts. Ford marked just about EVERYTHING on a GPW, right down to the tiniest part.