HOOK REAR SEAT TO REAR PANEL
WOA2787
Rear seat back retaining hook
J-hook for rear seat back mounting
Reproduction of the original J-shaped hook for mounting the rear seat back to the rear bulkhead. This hook mounts onto the top hat section of the rear panel and hooks around the vertical tubes of the rear seat frame to hold the seat back in position.
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Material Steel |
Finish Painted |
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Mounting On rear panel top hat with two nuts |
Quantity per vehicle 2 pieces |
Features
- J-shaped hook for rear seat back mounting
- Fixing with 2 nuts (1/4-20NC-2) per hook on top hat section of rear panel
- Hooks around the vertical frame tubes of the rear seat
- Necessary for correct mounting of folding rear seat
- Originally mounted on welded studs in top hat section
★ Essential component for correct rear seat installation. Two hooks are required per vehicle for mounting the seat back.
Application
Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201. The hooks mount onto the top hat section of the rear panel and hold the top of the rear seat frame when the seat is folded up.
Installation notes
The hooks are secured with four studs (two per hook) that pass through holes in the top hat section. Originally these were welded studs; during restoration, bolts can be welded from the inside or rivnuts can be used. The hook is secured with two nuts (1/4-20NC-2) with corresponding washers per hook. Ensure that the offset of the hook is sufficient so that the rear seat frame can move freely when folding.
Compatibility
Suitable for both Willys MB and Ford GPW variants. Note: the rear seat frame itself differs between MB (with reinforced bracket) and GPW, but the mounting hooks are identical for both variants. Not suitable for later CJ models with different rear seat construction.
Historical context
The J-shaped hooks were standard equipment on all Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps from 1941. They were part of the folding rear seat system that was characteristic of the tactical 1/4-ton jeeps, allowing the seat to be folded up for cargo space or when using the radio installation.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
