HOOD ASSEMBLY
WOA3225
Bonnet assembly complete with hinge
Including 5-piece hinge construction
Complete bonnet assembly for military jeeps, supplied including ready-to-fit hinge. This reproduction follows original specifications and is suitable for Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201 restorations. The bonnet is supplied in prepared condition, ready for final finishing.
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Material Steel, cataphoretically treated and primed |
Finish Khaki primer, ready for finishing |
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Vehicle Willys MB, Ford GPW, Hotchkiss M201 |
Kit contents Bonnet with complete hinge fitted |
Features
- Complete bonnet assembly with integrated hinge
- Cataphoretic treatment for corrosion protection
- Khaki primer as base for further finishing
- Suitable for 1941-1945 production plus M201
- Length approx. 845 mm according to original dimensions
★ Reproduction to original specifications. The bonnet is cataphoretically treated for optimal corrosion protection and fitted with khaki primer as a base for your restoration.
Application
Suitable for Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945) and Hotchkiss M201 (1952-1967). Please note: various bonnet versions existed during production (early/late variants with differences in reinforcement construction). Early slat-grille models had different mounting points for windscreen locks.
Installation notes
Bonnet is supplied with fitted hinge. Check before fitting the fit of wooden blocks (rubber or wood, depending on version) on which the bonnet rests on the windscreen. Ensure correct placement of any accessories such as lubrication chart holder, grease gun bracket and air deflector (early MBs only). Hinge contains 5 segments (tubes) — early Willys MB had 9-tab, later MB and GPW had 11-tab version.
Compatibility
CAUTION: several bonnet types were used during WWII. Willys MB used its own internal bonnet reinforcement construction until early 1944, then changed to Ford-type construction (when using ACM Type 2 body). Ford GPW had its own hinge construction (3-piece welded) and knurling on front edge. Hotchkiss M201 uses standard late-war version. Check your vehicle's original specifications for a historically correct restoration.
Historical context
The WWII jeep bonnet underwent various production evolutions: early Willys Slat Grille models had lower windscreen and modified locks, from MB103545 onwards the standard A-3225 bonnet was introduced. Ford produced under licence from Willys with its own production characteristics in the hinge and reinforcements.
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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 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
Body Bundel GPW
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
