CONTROL CHOKE EARLY VERSION
Knob made from stamped sheet metal and outer casing/wire is cadmium plated.
Fits many vehicles, also Dodge and Halftrack
Choke control early version
Metal knob with white marking
Reproduction choke control with metal knob as used on early WWII jeeps. This early version with steel knob and stamped white marking was standard on all Ford GPW and on Willys MB built before mid-1942. Complete cable including inner and outer casing.
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Version Early version with metal knob |
Finish OD with white marking |
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Knob material Metal |
Contents Complete with inner cable and outer casing |
Features
- Metal knob with raised white marking
- Outer casing of spring steel wire (Belden type)
- Inner cable of steel wire
- Completely assembled and ready to fit
- Reproduction to original design
★ Correct reproduction of the choke control as originally fitted. The metal knob with raised white marking is characteristic of the early production period.
Application
Ford GPW: all production years (1942-1945). Willys MB: early production until mid-1942 (up to approximately MB #124,308). From mid-1942 onwards, Willys switched to a plastic knob with engraved marking.
Installation notes
The outer casing is fitted unpainted — zinc-plated or cadmium-plated but not painted. Knob is painted in OD with white marking. Check cable length for your specific application and shorten if necessary.
Compatibility
IMPORTANT: This is the early version with metal knob. Late Willys MB (after mid-1942) used a plastic knob. Ford GPW retained the metal knob throughout production. Not interchangeable with late plastic version without modification.
Historical context
The steel choke and throttle knobs with stamped white marking were characteristic of early WWII jeeps. Ford retained these metal knobs throughout wartime production, whilst Willys switched to plastic knobs from mid-1942 onwards.
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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.
ALL_CATEGORIES : ELECTRIC BODY MB, 09 DASHBOARD MB/GPW
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
