GUARD RADIATOR ASSEMBLY STAMPED TYPE
WOA3615
Radiator grille pressed steel type
9-slat pressed steel, standard production from June 1942
Pressed steel radiator grille with the characteristic 9 vertical slats as originally fitted from June 1942. This grille protects the radiator against debris, stones and branches during off-road use and gives the vehicle its iconic appearance.
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Material Pressed steel |
Version 9-slat standard type |
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Vehicle Willys MB, Ford GPW, Hotchkiss M201 |
Part number WOA3615 (original WO-A3615) |
Features
- Pressed steel with 9 vertical slats
- Pre-drilled mounting points for fitting
- Protects radiator against debris and impact
- Original design as applied from June 1942
- Replaceable without modifications
★ Correct reproduction of the standard radiator grille as fitted to WWII production jeeps from mid-1942.
Application
Fits Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps produced from 12 June 1942 (standard pressed type, not slat-grille). Also suitable for Hotchkiss M201. This is the later production type with pressed vertical slats, which replaced the earlier welded slat-grille design.
Installation notes
Attachment with rivets or bolts to the front of the chassis, directly in front of the radiator. The grille has pre-drilled holes that align with the original mounting points. Fit with headlight buckets and arms on either side.
Compatibility
Not suitable for early slat-grille jeeps (production before June 1942). The pressed type replaced the welded slat-grille design and became standard on all subsequent MB/GPW production. Ford GPW grilles sometimes had a stamped 'F' on the radiator deflector on the inside, but grilles are interchangeable between Willys and Ford.
Historical context
From 12 June 1942, Willys and Ford replaced the welded slat-grille design with this pressed steel grille with 9 slats — lighter, cheaper to produce and stronger. This iconic design became the standard for all subsequent WWII jeep production and is the most recognisable feature of the military jeep.
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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 |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
Body Bundel GPW
Bodykit MB ACM1
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
