SPEEDOMETER MILES WW2 LATE SHORT NEEDLE FORD
WOA8180
Speedometer miles WWII late short needle Ford GPW
Reproduction with correct fonts and luminous pointer
Reproduction speedometer for late production Ford GPW, fitted with the short pointer as used from mid-1943 onwards. This speedometer has the correct fonts and a luminous pointer for night-time use, matching late war production specifications.
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Version Late type, short pointer |
Scale 0-60 mph (miles) |
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Application Ford GPW late production |
Features With trip meter and luminous pointer |
Features
- Late type short pointer as used from mid-1943 onwards
- Correct fonts for Ford GPW specification
- Luminous pointer for night-time use
- Mile scale 0-60 mph
- Metal housing with black dial
- Trip meter function
- Standard 5/8" thread cable connection
★ Reproduction speedometer with the correct specifications for late production Ford GPW jeeps. Fitted with the characteristic short pointer that replaced the longer early war pointer.
Application
Suitable for Ford GPW jeeps of late war production (approximately mid-1943 until end of production 1945). The short pointer replaced the longer early pointer that extended beyond the upper scale graduation. Also suitable for Willys MB of late production with comparable specifications.
Installation notes
Mounting in standard 85mm (3-3/8") dashboard opening. Connection via standard flexible speedometer cable with 5/8" thread. Pay attention to correct routing of the cable to the transfer case. Check before installation that the trip meter reset functions properly.
Compatibility
Specific for late Ford GPW production. Early GPW and MB used speedometers with longer pointers (Stewart Warner type until mid-1943). Waltham speedometers with short pointer were standard on late GPW. Note: not suitable for early slat-grille jeeps or early production with long pointer.
Historical context
The transition from long to short pointer took place around mid-1943 during Ford GPW production, when Waltham as a major supplier began delivering water-resistant speedometers. The short pointer remained within the scale graduation and was more practical in use.
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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 | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 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)
