FRONT FLOOR HAT CHANNEL KIT
⚙️ TECHNICAL DATA SHEET – FRONT FLOOR HAT CHANNEL KIT – WILLYS CJ-2A
📋 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Front Floor Hat Channel Kit consists of the complete set of hat channels (U-profile reinforcements) fitted under the front floor of the Willys CJ-2A Jeep.
These profiles provide structural rigidity, support the floor, and transfer loads to the chassis.
The SGI Reengus version is made from electro-galvanized cold-rolled steel, following original factory specifications (1945–1949).
🔧 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Component / Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Application | Willys CJ-2A (1945–1949) |
| Function | Reinforcement profiles under front floor |
| Material | Electro-galvanized cold-rolled steel (SGI Reengus) |
| Sheet Thickness | approx. 14–16 gauge (~1.5–1.2 mm) |
| Construction | CNC-formed U-profiles, spot welded |
| Number of pieces | Complete kit (5hat channels ) |
| Mounting | Welded or riveted to front floor |
| Finish | Unpainted, supplied in bare SGI steel |
🛠️ INSTALLATION STEPS
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Remove old hat channels.
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Position new profiles under front floor.
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Align with chassis supports.
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Spot weld or rivet as per factory method.
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Apply finishing (primer/paint) by customer.
📦 DELIVERY
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Complete Front Floor Hat Channel Kit.
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Manufactured in SGI Reengus steel.
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Unpainted – ready to install.
📚 SOURCE
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TM 9-1803B – Body and Frame.
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Original Willys-Overland factory drawings CJ-2A.
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SGI Reengus production specifications.
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.
ALL_CATEGORIES : SGI BODY FLOOR PARTS CJ3A, 03 SGI BODY FLOOR PARTS CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
