TOP COVER JEEP WW2 WITH STENCILS
B-2309COL
Jeep WW2 Top with Stencils
Canvas soft top with European theatre markings
Canvas top for WWII jeeps, executed with historical stencil markings as used during the European campaigns. Jeeps shipped for the invasion of Europe via the United Kingdom received standard markings on the canvas with warnings for left-hand drive and maximum speed.
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Material Canvas |
Type Soft top WW2 |
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Finish With stencils |
Markings MAX SPEED 40 M.P.H., CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE, NO SIGNAL |
Features
- Canvas soft top for WWII jeeps
- With historical stencil markings as used in ETO (European Theater of Operations)
- Stencils in white, letters approx. 2 inches high
- Markings: MAX SPEED 40 M.P.H., CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE, NO SIGNAL
- Historically correct finish for jeeps routed to Europe via England
★ Canvas jeep top with authentic ETO markings as applied to jeeps shipped for the invasion of Europe via the United Kingdom.
Application
This top with stencil markings is historically accurate for jeeps deployed in the European theatre (ETO) during the winter of 1944-1945. Large numbers of jeeps were assembled and marked in the UK prior to the invasion of Europe, and photographic evidence shows these markings on jeeps on the European continent as well. The markings were a safety measure to warn British drivers of the left-hand drive American vehicle.
Historical context
During the preparation for the invasion of Europe, tens of thousands of jeeps were assembled and prepared in the United Kingdom. Standard stencil markings were applied to the canvas with warnings for left-hand drive (unusual in the UK) and a maximum speed of 40 mph. This practice was particularly widespread in the ETO, whilst jeeps in the Pacific Theater (PTO) rarely carried these markings due to the subtropical climate where the top was often not used.
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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 | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| 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)
