PLATE DATA WILLYS TRAILER
A6431
Data Plate Willys Trailer 1/4 Ton
Zinc reproduction for MBT trailer
Reproduction of the original data plate for the Willys MBT (MB Trailer) 1/4 ton trailer. The plate is manufactured in zinc according to original specifications and features fields for serial number and delivery date. Essential component for correct restoration of the WWII jeep trailer.
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Material Zinc |
Fitting 4 screws or rivets |
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Position Front panel left upper |
Type Reproduction data plate |
Features
- Manufactured in zinc according to original specifications
- Provided with stamping fields for serial number and date
- Positioned on driver's side on front panel
- Fastening with 4 screws or 4 rivets
- Suitable for correct historical restoration
★ Accurate reproduction of the original WWII trailer identification plate, manufactured according to historical production techniques.
Application
Data plate for Willys MBT (Willys MB Trailer) 1/4 ton trailers from World War Two. The plate is mounted on the outside of the front panel, driver's side upper right.
Installation notes
Attach the plate to the trailer's front panel on the driver's side (left side at drawbar eye), upper right. Use 4 screws or 4 rivets in accordance with original specifications. The plate must be visible on the outside.
Compatibility
Specific to Willys MBT trailers. Note: Bantam T-3 trailers use a different model data plate with varying dimensions and corner design. Willys plates show only month-year of delivery, whilst Bantam plates display day-year.
Historical context
During WWII, Willys-Overland produced over 60,000 MBT trailers as accompanying trailer for the Willys MB jeep. The data plate contained crucial identification data such as serial number and delivery date, essential for military logistics and registration.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
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.
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1281 — Parts List & Maintenance Manual — only for the 1/4-ton 2-wheel trailer (Bantam T3 / Willys MB-T)
