FRAME GPW
WOA1142
Chassis Ford GPW with F-script
Complete frame for Ford GPW 1941-1945
Reproduction chassis for Ford GPW jeeps from World War II. This frame features the characteristic Ford details: square U-shaped front crossmember and the typical F-script. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant steel and coated with red epoxy primer, ready for final finishing.
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Material Steel with galvanneal coating |
Finish Red epoxy primer |
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Vehicle Ford GPW 1941-1945 |
Production Robot-welded |
Features
- Square U-shaped front crossmember typical for Ford GPW
- F-script marking as per original
- Corrosion-resistant steel (galvanneal)
- Robot-welded for consistent quality
- Ready for primer and paintwork
★ Modern manufactured reproduction frame that follows the original Ford specifications in terms of construction. The robot welding ensures better and more consistent quality than the original hand-welded frames.
Application
Suitable for complete restoration of Ford GPW jeeps built between 1941 and 1945. Note: early Ford GPWs (up to approx. frame 8000) used Willys MB chassis from A.O. Smith – these 'transitional frames' had a round tube front crossmember instead of the square U-shape.
Installation notes
Frame is supplied in epoxy primer and must be provided with a topcoat before assembly. Check the condition of all mounting points and weld seams before assembly. Chassis weighs approx. 63 kg (140 lbs).
Compatibility
Specific for Ford GPW with square U-crossmember. NOT compatible with Willys MB (has round tube crossmember) or early 'transitional' Ford GPWs that still used Willys frames. If in doubt: check original frame for the shape of the front crossmember behind the grille.
Historical context
Ford produced approximately 280,000 GPW jeeps between 1942 and 1945 under contract for the War Department, built to Willys specifications but with their own frame design. The characteristic square U-crossmember was riveted rather than welded as with Willys.
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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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |