TOP BOW ASS FORD
WOA2897
Top Bow Fixing Kit Ford GPW
With 'F'-marked brackets and pivots
Complete fixing kit for the installation of top bows on the Ford GPW. This set contains all required brackets, pivots and fixing materials for the correct installation of the canvas top structure according to original specifications.
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Application Ford GPW 1942-1945 |
Marking Ford 'F'-script |
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Material Steel |
Type Canvas top fixing |
Features
- Ford GPW specific version with 'F'-marking
- For mounting twin top bows to body
- Includes front brackets with 'F'-script
- Swivel brackets with rotating pivots
- 5/16 inch thread size for thumb screws
★ Reproduction according to original Ford GPW specification with correct 'F'-marking on brackets and pivots, suitable for historically correct restorations.
Application
Specifically for Ford GPW jeeps produced between 1942 and 1945. The Ford GPW is distinguished from the Willys MB by the square front cross member and rectangular tool box lock. This fixing kit is recognisable by the cast or stamped 'F'-marking on the brackets.
Installation notes
The pivot brackets are mounted to the side of the body and allow the top bows to rotate and be locked in upright position. Swivel brackets left and right are different due to the position of the fixing rivet. Installation requires pre-existing mounting points in the GPW body.
Compatibility
Exclusively suitable for Ford GPW. Not interchangeable with Willys MB brackets due to different marking and possible subtle production variations. With composite bodies (from early 1944), both Ford and Willys-type brackets may occur depending on the assembly plant.
Historical context
Ford produced approximately 280,000 GPW jeeps between 1942 and 1945 under licence from Willys-Overland. All Ford components were marked with an 'F'-script for identification, a practice that facilitated logistics and field maintenance.
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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 |