Fender to Cowl, Firewall Support LH GPW
Fender to firewall support bracket left
For Ford GPW
Steel support bracket for mounting the left front wing to the firewall (firewall/cowl). This reinforcement component ensures a solid connection between wing and body and is essential for the structural integrity of the front end.
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Material Steel, pressed |
Side Left (LH - driver's side) |
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Vehicle Ford GPW |
Application Fender mounting to firewall |
Features
- Reproduction to original specifications
- Connects front fender to firewall/cowl section
- Correct drilling for original fastening
- For left (driver's) side
- Essential for correct fender installation
★ Accurate reproduction of this structural component, manufactured to original Ford GPW specifications for correct fitment.
Application
Ford GPW 1942-1945. Fits vehicles with both early and late body variants. Secures the front left fender to the firewall/cowl section of the body.
Installation notes
Installation is on the inside where fender and firewall meet. Fastening with original bolt size and captive nuts in firewall. During removal, check if original welting is present between fender and body — this must be replaced during reassembly.
Compatibility
Specific for Ford GPW (left). For Willys MB, a similar but possibly differently designed part exists (MB-5193). Not applicable to civilian CJ-2A or later models without modifications.
Historical context
Ford produced the GPW from January 1942 to 1945 based on the Willys design. The GPW body was initially built by Ford itself and from late 1943 onwards by American Central Manufacturing as 'composite body' for both Ford and Willys.
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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 | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
