GPW BRACKET - TOP BOW, RIGHT HAND RAIL FRONT
This Right Front Top Bow Bracket is correct for the GPW. This bracket is offered as a single item but if you need a pair please look at the Left Hand version GPW-1229069.
All holes are correct and the bracket will bolt easily into place.
Top Bow Bracket - Front Right
For top bows, right body rail
Reproduction bracket for mounting top bows to the right body side. This bracket is fitted at the front and enables the top bows to be secured when the canvas top is erected, or to stow the bows when the vehicle is driven open.
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Material Pressed steel |
Finish Black coated |
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Position Front right (passenger side) |
Original ref. A-2745 |
Features
- Suitable for mounting to right body rail
- Provided with hole for seat belt bracket
- Pressed to original specifications
- Part of the 8-piece top bow bracket system
- Fitted with 5/16-18 NC bolts
★ Accurate reproduction to original WWII specifications for reliable mounting of canvas top system.
Installation notes
Fitted to the inside of the right body panel with 5/16-18 NC bolts. The bracket has an enlarged hole at the bottom for mounting the seat belt bracket. Mounting location: approximately 15.31 inches from the rear of the vehicle, measured from the lower mounting point.
Compatibility
Fits Willys MB and Ford GPW models from 1941-1945. Please note: the right (A-2745) and left (A-2744) brackets are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. When replacing the complete bracket system, 8 different brackets are required.
Historical context
This bracket was part of the folding canvas top system developed for WWII jeeps, enabling the vehicles to be quickly used open or closed depending on conditions.
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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 | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |