HANDLE BODY OUTSIDE FRONT
Body grab handle exterior
Set of 2 pieces
Original reproduction of the external body grab handles mounted on both sides of the Willys MB and Ford GPW body. These robust handles served for manually freeing the vehicle from mud or difficult terrain – an essential component for field deployment.
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Material Pressed steel |
Finish OD sprayed |
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Mounting Both body side panels |
Set contents 2 grab handles (left + right) |
Features
- Original Willys part number: WO-A-2390
- Original Ford part number: FM-GPW-1129670 / FM-GPW-1151266
- Government Group: 1800A (Body and Cab – Exterior)
- Correct pressed ends according to original specification
- Mounting on body side panels left and right
- Suitable for all production years 1941-1945
★ Reproduction according to original Ordnance drawings SNL G-503. Essential component for authentic restoration of WWII Willys and Ford jeeps.
Application
Willys MB (1941-1945) and Ford GPW (1942-1945). Also suitable for Hotchkiss M201. Mounted on both sides of the body for manually freeing the vehicle from difficult terrain.
Installation notes
Mounting with bolts and washers through pre-drilled holes in the body side panels. Handles are mounted symmetrically on left and right side. Check correct positioning according to TM 9-803 body assembly drawings or SNL G-503 figures A and B.
Compatibility
Fits all standard Willys MB and Ford GPW production variants 1941-1945, including early Slat Grille and later stamped grille models. Also applicable to Hotchkiss M201. Not suitable for later civilian CJ models without modification of mounting points.
Historical context
These external body handles were fitted from the standardisation of MB/GPW production onwards to help crews free vehicles from mud, sand or other difficult terrain – a common situation in the field conditions of WWII.
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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 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |