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GAUGE OIL PRESSURE FORD VEP
Paint Can Lid Type Oil Pressure Guage for Very Early Production Ford GPW's only.
Used from SOP - Late March/ Early April 1942.
Oil Pressure Gauge Ford GPW - Very Early Production
Paint Can Lid Type bezel
Reproduction oil pressure gauge for Very Early Production Ford GPW jeeps with the characteristic 'paint can lid' type bezel. This type of gauge was produced from the start of production (SOP) until late March/early April 1942 and differs clearly from the later standard gauges through its distinctive flat rim.
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Application VEP Ford GPW (SOP - April 1942) |
Bezel type Paint Can Lid (flat rim) |
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Voltage 6 Volt |
Part number GPW9273 |
Features
- Reproduction to original specifications
- Characteristic 'paint can lid' type bezel
- Only for very early production Ford GPW
- Black dial
- Fits standard 52mm dashboard opening
- 6 Volt version
★ Correct reproduction of the rare early-type oil pressure gauge as originally fitted to the first Ford GPW jeeps from early 1942.
Application
Exclusively suitable for Very Early Production Ford GPW jeeps built from the start of production (February 1942) until late March/early April 1942. Later built GPW and all Willys MB models used a different gauge with standard bezel.
Installation notes
Connects via oil line to the oil gallery on the left side of the engine block. Check that the line is air-free to prevent needle vibration. Original gauges sometimes had a built-in orifice for damping.
Compatibility
PLEASE NOTE: This gauge is ONLY correct for VEP Ford GPW (serial numbers approx. 1-12,000/15,000, built until approx. April 1942). Later Ford GPW and all Willys MB used gauges with standard bezel. Not interchangeable without visible difference.
Historical context
The 'paint can lid' bezel version was used by Ford during the very first production period of the GPW, before switching to the standard bezel that would be used for the remainder of the war. These early gauges are rare and highly sought after by restorers of very early production vehicles.
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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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ALL_CATEGORIES : 09 DASHBOARD MB/GPW
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| 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)
