TOP BOW ASSY JEEP MB/M201
Top Bow Bracket Set
Complete with mounting hardware
Complete set of brackets for mounting the canvas top on Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201 jeeps. This set includes the front and rear swivel brackets that mount to the side of the body to carry and pivot the top bows.
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Material Steel |
Type Reproduction |
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Application Canvas top mounting |
Attachment Bolted to tub side |
Features
- Front pivot brackets for mounting to body side
- Rear swivel brackets with pivot function
- Includes mounting bolts and components
- Steel construction for durable mounting
- Allows tilting and storage of top bows
★ This bracket set forms the foundation for correct top installation and ensures that the top bows secure firmly in both erected and folded positions.
Application
For Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945) and Hotchkiss M201 (1955-1966). The brackets mount to the outside of the tub, with the front bracket positioned approximately 32-3/8 inches (822 mm) from the dashboard, with the upper hole 1-3/16 inch (30 mm) below the top of the tub.
Installation notes
The front brackets bolt to the tub side with correct positioning crucial for proper top bow clearance. The rear swivel brackets must be mounted so that the top bows lie parallel to the top of the tub when stowed. Use indented head bolts with integrated lock washer to original specification. Consult TM 9-1803A for exact mounting dimensions if required.
Compatibility
Fits all Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201 variants equipped with canvas top. Note: Hotchkiss M201 has essentially the same body as MB/GPW and uses identical brackets. Not suitable for civilian CJ variants without modifications.
Historical context
The swivel top bow brackets were standard equipment on all WWII jeeps and later M201 production, designed to enable rapid assembly and disassembly of the canvas top under field 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 | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |