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GAUGE WATER TEMPERATURE FORD VEP
Paint Can Lid Type Water Temperature Gauge for Very Early Production Ford GPW's only.
Used from SOP - Late March/ Early April 1942.
Water Temperature Gauge Ford GPW VEP
Paint Can Lid Bezel – Very Early Production
Reproduction water temperature gauge for Very Early Production Ford GPW jeeps, manufactured from February 1942 to late March/early April 1942. This gauge features the characteristic 'paint can lid' bezel typical of the very first GPW production, before Ford transitioned to the standard bezel design.
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Type Mechanical, capillary system |
Bezel Paint can lid type (removable) |
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Application Ford GPW VEP (SN 1–±12,000) |
Period SOP – March/April 1942 |
Features
- Paint can lid bezel to VEP specification
- Mechanical capillary sensor with extended cable
- Black dial with white needle
- Complete with fitting hardware
- Reproduction to original specifications
★ Manufactured to original VEP specifications. This gauge is distinguished by the removable 'paint can lid' bezel applied only to the very first Ford GPWs.
Application
Exclusively for Very Early Production Ford GPW with serial numbers from 1 to approximately 12,000–15,000, manufactured from February 1942 to late March/early April 1942. From mid-March/April 1942, Ford switched to the standard bezel design (non-removable). Not suitable for later GPW production or Willys MB.
Installation notes
The capillary sensor screws into the adapter on the cylinder head. The extended cable of this VEP version simplifies installation. Temperature gauge fits standard 52 mm dashboard opening. Ensure the capillary tube is not kinked during installation.
Compatibility
ONLY suitable for Very Early Production Ford GPW (February–March/April 1942). NOT compatible with: later Ford GPW (standard bezel from April 1942), Willys MB (uses different gauge design), Ford GPA (different configuration). For later GPWs, the standard water temperature gauge with fixed bezel is required (GPW10883).
Historical context
The paint can lid bezel was used on the very first Ford GPWs from the start-up phase of production. The removable bezel, resembling a paint tin lid, was replaced in March/April 1942 by the standard fixed bezel when production reached full capacity.
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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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ALL_CATEGORIES : ELECTRIC BODY MB, 09 DASHBOARD MB/GPW
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
📐 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)
