COWL SIDE ASSY LH EARLY GPW
Bonnet side panel left early Ford GPW
Ford-design body assembly 1942-1943
Left bonnet side panel for early Ford GPW vehicles from the period when Ford produced its own body assemblies. This early GPW version differs in construction details from later composite bodies and is recognisable by typical Ford features such as rectangular tool box cutout and specific reinforcement ribs.
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Material Pressed steel |
Version Early GPW (1942-1943) |
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Position Left (driver's side) |
Body type Ford-produced body |
Features
- Suitable for Ford GPW vehicles with early Ford-produced body (February 1942 - September 1943)
- Left side panel with original Ford construction details
- Compatible with early GPW bodies with rectangular tool box cutout
- Pre-drilled for bonnet hinge and latch mounting points
- Reproduction manufactured to original Ford specifications
★ This reproduction is manufactured for early Ford GPW vehicles from the period when Ford produced its own body assemblies at the Lincoln plant. Important for authentic restoration of early GPW examples.
Application
Specifically for Ford GPW vehicles built between February 1942 and September 1943, when Ford produced its own body assemblies. From October 1943, Ford used American Central bodies (ACM Type 1), followed by composite bodies from January 1944. Not suitable for these later body types or for Willys MB vehicles which had different panel configurations.
Installation notes
Attachment via spot welds and/or bolts to body assembly. Ensure correct positioning of hinge points and latch points. Early GPW bodies have specific Ford features that differ from later composite bodies — verify body type before ordering.
Compatibility
ONLY for early Ford GPW with Ford-produced body (February 1942 - September 1943). NOT compatible with: Willys MB (uses different panel configuration), late GPW with composite body (after January 1944), or GPW with American Central body (October 1943 - January 1944). Ford bodies are recognisable by rectangular tool box cutouts and specific reinforcement construction.
Historical context
Ford produced its own body assemblies at the Lincoln plant from December 1941 to September 1943. These early Ford bodies differ from Willys MB bodies and later composite bodies used by both manufacturers from 1944 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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |