PRESSED RADIATOR GRILL TOP AIR DEFLECTOR FOR WILLYS MB
Pressed radiator grille upper air deflector
For pressed steel 9-slat radiator grille
Pressed steel upper air deflector that mounts behind the radiator grille. This component ensures correct airflow to the radiator whilst protecting the cooling system. Essential for proper cooling and an authentic restoration.
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Material Pressed steel |
Finish Primer |
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Position Upper radiator grille |
Grille type Pressed steel 9-slat grille |
Features
- Pressed steel construction
- Mounted to inside of radiator grille
- Directs air to radiator for optimal cooling
- Prevents chafing between bonnet and grille
- Suitable finish for painting in OD green
★ Reproduction of the original pressed air deflector design as applied to the improved 9-slat radiator grille that Ford introduced and Willys adopted.
Installation notes
Bolted to the upper section of the radiator grille. A felt or welt strip should be fitted between deflector and bonnet to prevent wear. Before painting: degrease, sand and finish in Olive Drab (OD) green or vehicle colour.
Compatibility
Fits pressed steel 9-slat radiator grilles as used on later Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles from 1942 onwards. Does NOT fit early slat grille assemblies (welded wire construction) — these had separate air deflectors.
Historical context
When Ford started GPW production in 1942, they introduced the pressed 9-slat radiator grille with integrated air deflectors as a replacement for the labour-intensive welded wire grille. Willys adopted this improved design for MB production.
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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 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
