BAG TYRE CHAIN JEEP
GPW18136-B
BAG TYRE CHAIN JEEP
Canvas Tyre Chain Bag
For storage of snow chains
Canvas storage bag for storing tyre chains as supplied as standard equipment with military jeeps during WWII. The bag protects the chains against rust and facilitates organised carrying. Two bags were required per vehicle, one for each pair of chains.
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Material Canvas (cotton duck) |
Type Tyre chain storage bag |
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Finish Olive Drab canvas |
Application Storage for 6.00x16 tyre chains |
Features
- Suitable for storage of one set of tyre chains (2 pieces)
- Canvas construction to military specification
- Often features stencilled marking
- Protective storage against rust and dirt
- Compactly foldable for storage in tool box
★ Reproduction of the original canvas storage bag as used during WWII for storing tyre chains in the rear tool box.
Compatibility
Two bags were required per jeep: one bag contained two tyre chains. The bags were stored in the right rear tool box. Originally manufactured to U.S. Army spec #6-280A from minimum 8 oz. Osnaburg cotton.
Historical context
During WWII, four snow chains (for all four wheels) were supplied as standard with every jeep, packed in two canvas bags. This ensured maximum traction in mud and snow.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| 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)
