GPW GUSSET FRONT BUMPER UPPER LEFT
WOA1127
Front bumper reinforcement plate upper left
Ford GPW with F marking
Upper left bumper gusset for the front bumper of the Ford GPW. This steel reinforcement plate connects the front bumper to the chassis frame and ensures the structural rigidity of the bumper assembly. Features correct F marking according to original Ford specifications.
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Material Steel |
Position Front bumper upper left |
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Marking F (Ford script) |
Contents 1 reinforcement plate |
Features
- Upper left gusset for front bumper
- Attaches to the front of the chassis frame
- Correct F marking for Ford GPW
- Steel construction to original specifications
- Essential for correct bumper assembly
★ Reproduction with realistic F marking according to original Ford GPW specifications.
Application
Ford GPW 1941-1945. Also applicable to Hotchkiss M201 and early CJ-2A up to serial number 215649 (where the original bumper gusset configuration was used).
Installation notes
First attach the lower gussets to the spring shackle brackets beneath the frame. Then mount the upper gussets to the frame rails. Install the bumper and attach it to the upper gussets. Initially leave all bolts slightly loose for final adjustment, then tighten everything. For original restorations: use rivets instead of bolts.
Compatibility
Specific for Ford GPW with F marking. For Willys MB, identical gussets are available with W marking. Note: these upper gussets are only suitable for the early bumper configuration as used on MB/GPW and early CJ-2A (up to serial number 215649). M38A1 models did not use bumper gussets.
Historical context
The bumper gussets were a characteristic component of WWII jeep construction, where the bumper was attached to the chassis via four reinforcement plates (two upper, two lower). Ford marked their GPW parts with distinctive F markings to distinguish them from Willys MB production.
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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 (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |