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Rear Panel Hat Channel Small
Rear Panel Hat Channel Small
Rear panel reinforcement profile
Replacement hat channel for reinforcement of the rear panel. This U-shaped steel profile provides structural rigidity to the rear body section and is often damaged by corrosion on older vehicles.
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Type Hat channel, small |
Material Pressed steel |
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Application Rear panel reinforcement |
Position Rear of body |
Features
- Reinforcement profile for rear panel body
- U-shaped pressed steel profile
- Essential for structural rigidity of rear section
- Replacement in case of rust or body restoration
- Quality reproduction of original part
★ Essential component for maintaining the structural integrity of the rear panel. High-quality reproduction manufactured to original specifications.
Installation notes
The hat channel is mounted on the inside of the rear panel for reinforcement. Check before fitting that adjacent body panels are free from corrosion. Weld or rivet according to original fastening method.
Historical context
Hat channels were a standard reinforcement technique in WWII-era military vehicle construction. They distributed forces across the thin body steel and prevented distortion under load.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
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 |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |