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Bonnet assembly French army new
For Hotchkiss M201
Complete bonnet assembly for the Hotchkiss M201, the French licence-built military jeep. This newly manufactured bonnet is specific to the French army version and is supplied with the characteristic 13-segment hinge as originally applied by Hotchkiss.
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Material Steel, cataphoretically treated and primed |
Version French army specification |
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Vehicle Hotchkiss M201 |
Hinge 13-segment version (M201-specific) |
Features
- Complete bonnet assembly with hinge
- 13-segment bonnet hinge (M201-specific)
- Cataphoretic treatment against rust
- Primed, ready for painting in OD or desired colour
- Newly manufactured to French army specifications
★ This bonnet is newly manufactured to Hotchkiss M201 specifications and is supplied with the correct 13-segment hinge — an important identification feature of the French military jeep.
Application
Suitable for Hotchkiss M201 jeeps, produced between 1955 and 1966 by Hotchkiss in France for the French army. The M201 is the licence-built Willys MB with French modifications, including the 24-volt electrical system and specific French components. Please note: the 13-segment hinge is NOT compatible with Willys MB (9-segment) or Ford GPW bonnets.
Installation notes
The bonnet is supplied primed and must be painted before fitting. During installation, check that the hinge pin is correctly positioned and that the bonnet can move freely without contact with the grille or wings. The 13-segment hinge is a specific feature of the M201 and fits only on M201 vehicles with the corresponding hinge mountings on the body.
Compatibility
This bonnet is EXCLUSIVELY suitable for Hotchkiss M201. NOT compatible with Willys MB (9-segment hinge) or Ford GPW (11-segment hinge with 'F' marking). The M201 has specific differences from the American WWII jeeps, including the longer 13-segment hinge, different hinge mountings and modifications for the 24V electrical system.
Historical context
The Hotchkiss M201 was built between 1955 and 1966 by Hotchkiss at the Stains factory, France, under licence from Willys-Overland. In total, 27,628 units were produced for the French army, which used these robust jeeps until 2000.
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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 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
