CROSS TUBE FRONT FRAME WILLYS
WOA1203
Front frame cross tube Willys
Tubular model with welded mounting
Reproduction of the front frame crossmember for Willys frames. This tubular cross tube is welded between the frame rails and provides mounting points for radiator and grille. An essential component during frame restoration or replacement.
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Material Steel |
Finish Red primer |
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Mounting Welded into frame rails |
Type Tubular crossmember |
Features
- Tubular construction characteristic of Willys frames
- Fitted with mounting tabs for radiator installation
- With studs for earth straps (early versions)
- Pre-drilled holes for grille mounting
- Ready for installation after possible adjustment of ends
★ Supplied in red primer — ready for final finishing in your preferred colour.
Application
This cross tube is suitable for restoration of early Willys frames where the original front crossmember is damaged, rusted or removed. Early CJ-2A frames (1946) may also have used this tubular variant, depending on serial number and production period.
Installation notes
The cross tube is welded between the frame rails at radiator position. The ends may need to be flattened or adapted to fit correctly between the C-section profiles of the frame rails. Use the mounting tabs to position the radiator correctly and weld the tube at multiple points (top, bottom, inside the rail and at the tabs). Ensure the frame is correctly aligned before final welding — preferably use an alignment jig or measure from a comparable vehicle.
Compatibility
NOTE: Ford GPW frames use a square (U-shaped) crossmember that is riveted — NOT this tubular variant. Willys MB frames do have the characteristic round/tubular cross tube. Later CJ-2A frames (after approx. 1948) may have a different crossmember with integrated steering lever support. Always check your original frame before ordering.
Historical context
The tubular front frame crossmember was characteristic of Willys-produced MB frames during WWII. Ford GPW frames, by contrast, had a square, riveted construction — one of the few visible differences between the two manufacturers.
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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 |