PANEL REAR WHEELHOUSE INSIDE RH GPW WITH SUPPORT
Rear Wheelhouse Inner Panel Right with Reinforcement Brace
For Ford GPW 1943-1945
Reproduction inner panel for the right rear wheelhouse, complete with reinforcement brace between rear panel and wheelhouse. This component was introduced from February 1943 in Ford GPW production as a strengthening solution for the body construction.
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Material Geperst staal |
Position Rechts achter, binnenzijde |
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Application Ford GPW 1943-1945 |
Fitting Inlassen (weld-in) |
Features
- Rear wheelhouse inner panel right complete with reinforcement brace
- Strengthens the connection between rear panel and wheelhouse
- Introduced in factory production from 8 February 1943
- Reproduction to original Ford GPW specification
- Pressed steel, ready for fitting and finishing
★ Authentic reproduction of the reinforcement panel that Ford introduced in 1943 to improve body strength. Essential for a correct GPW restoration of vehicles built from early 1943 onwards.
Application
Suitable for Ford GPW built from February 1943 until end of production (September 1945). This reinforcement panel was not used on early GPW models (1941-early 1943) or on Willys MB vehicles, which had a different body construction.
Installation notes
Weld in between rear panel and inside of wheelhouse. The reinforcement brace must be correctly positioned to ensure structural integrity. After fitting, finish with primer and Olive Drab paint layer according to original specification.
Compatibility
Specific for Ford GPW, right side. NOT interchangeable with Willys MB components — Ford GPW bodies had a rectangular cutout around the tool box latches, Willys MB had round cutouts. This reinforcement panel was not used on early GPW production (before February 1943).
Historical context
In February 1943, Ford introduced this reinforcement panel as a production modification to strengthen the connection between the rear panel and the wheelhouses. This was one of the many detail improvements implemented during wartime production.
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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.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |