WEATHERSTRIP WINDSHIELD TO COWL US
Windscreen to cowl rubber seal – US type
WW2 type with short lip
Rubber seal between windscreen frame and body for military jeeps. US WW2 specification with shorter sealing lip than later post-war versions. Features 15 pre-drilled screw holes for easy fitting.
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Material Rubber (US WW2 profile) |
Type Short lip version |
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Fitting 15 screw holes |
Original part number WOA-2476 / A-2476 |
Features
- US WW2 specification with shorter sealing lip
- Fitted with 15 pre-drilled holes for attachment to bottom of windscreen frame
- Original Willys part number WOA-2476 (GPW equivalent: GPW1103080A)
- Manufactured to original profile for pinch-free fit
- Length: 54-3/4 inch (approx. 139 cm), thickness: 1/2 inch (approx. 13 mm)
★ Reproduction to original WW2 specification with the correct short-lip profile as used on Willys MB and Ford GPW. The difference from later types such as Hotchkiss M201 lies in the lip length and flexibility of the rubber.
Application
Suitable for Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945) and CJ-2A (1945-1949). Note: this is the US WW2 version with short lip. For Hotchkiss M201 there is a wider, more supple variant (HO40159) which can also be fitted to MB/GPW but provides better sealing.
Installation notes
Seal is attached with 15 screws to the bottom of the windscreen frame. The sealing lip points rearward (towards passenger). The rubber follows the curve of the windscreen hinges and has cut-out openings for screw attachment. Fit with hardware set A-2475. Before fitting, check that the cowl top is clean and dry – metal-on-metal contact without this seal causes leakage and wear.
Compatibility
US WW2 type: short lip. Differs from later post-war types (CJ-3A, CJ-3B, M38, M38A1) which have a different profile and length. The Hotchkiss M201 version has a longer, more supple lip and is often used as an upgrade for better sealing, but also fits original MB/GPW frames.
Historical context
During WW2, windscreens of military jeeps were sealed against the cowl with this rubber strip. The US type has a shorter sealing profile than the later French Hotchkiss M201 variant, which was developed after the war with improved sealing properties.
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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.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
