PLATE SKID TRANFER CASE FORD TYPE
F Marked Skid Plate
Transfer Case Skid Plate Ford Type
One-piece transmission and transfer case protection plate
Steel skid plate for protection of the transmission and transfer case against ground damage. Mounted to the underside of the frame crossmember. This version is based on the original Ford GPW design GPW 5291-B for vehicles with external contracting brake.
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Material Pressed steel |
Type One-piece, Ford type |
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Finish Primed, ready for painting |
Application Transmission and transfer case protection |
Features
- Pressed steel construction for durability
- One-piece design, specific Ford-type configuration
- Pre-drilled mounting holes for crossmember attachment
- Original geometry for correct fitment
- Primed for corrosion protection
★ Replica of the original Ford GPW skid plate to WWII specifications. Essential component for protecting critical drivetrain components during off-road use.
Installation notes
The skid plate is bolted to the underside of the frame crossmember. Check during installation that all mounting holes align and that the plate clears the propshaft and gearshift lever. Installation requires access from below (lift or pit).
Compatibility
Note: Ford GPW used a one-piece design (GPW 5291-B), whilst Willys MB typically had a two-piece system (main plate A-1253 + extension A-5415). This is the Ford variant. Different versions exist for external contracting brake (early, until September 1944) vs. internal expanding brake (late, from September 1944) — check which brake type is fitted to your vehicle.
Historical context
During WWII, Ford produced the GPW jeep with its own one-piece skid plate (GPW 5291-B), unlike the two-piece Willys design. This robust steel plate protected the transmission and transfer case during intensive military off-road use in all theatres of operation.
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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 | |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |