COMPOSITE PANEL REAR
Composite Rear Panel
Repair panel for body rear
Composite rear panel for WWII military jeeps with composite body construction. This type of panel was used from January 1944 by American Central Manufacturing for both Willys and Ford production, combining features of both earlier designs.
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Material Steel |
Body type Composite body (1944-1945) |
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Period Late war production |
Application Central rear body panel |
Features
- Reproduction rear panel for composite body
- Suitable for late war vehicles (1944-1945)
- Correct pressed formation
- Pre-drilled mounting holes
- Weld-in repair panel
★ Accurately produced repair panel according to composite body specifications as applied in the final war years.
Application
For military jeeps with composite body from the period January 1944 to May 1945. The composite body was produced by American Central Manufacturing and used by both manufacturers. The rear panel is the central vertical surface at the rear of the body onto which the spare wheel carrier is mounted.
Installation notes
This panel is welded in to replace damaged or perforated sheet metal at the rear of the body. Check alignment with adjacent body sections (wheel arches, floor) before fitting. Spot weld at correct positions according to original production method. Apply primer and paint after fitting.
Compatibility
Fits composite body as used from early 1944. Not suitable for early Ford-specific bodies (until September 1943) or early Willys ACM Type 1 bodies with different pressings. Note: composite bodies had round toolbox locking recesses and Ford-style gussets with three holes.
Historical context
From January 1944, American Central Manufacturing produced the 'composite body' which combined the best of the Willys and Ford design. The Ford design was followed for, amongst others, the rear panel with spare wheel carrier. This standardised production for both manufacturers in the final war year.
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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 | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |