BOND STRAP COWL TO HOOD R/L
GPW-18876
Grounding strap wing to bonnet
Right or left
Braided grounding strap for mounting between wing and bonnet. Part of the radio suppression system on original WWII military jeeps. Provides electrical conduction between bonnet and body to prevent radio interference.
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Material Braided steel wire with soldered eyelets |
Design Suitable for right and left |
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Function Radio suppression / electrical grounding |
Original part number A-5038 / GPW-18876 |
Features
- Braided steel construction
- Soldered eyelets at both ends
- For mounting between wing and bonnet
- Part of radio suppression system
- Fits right and left
★ Correct reproduction of the original grounding strap. Braided steel wire with soldered mounting points for durable electrical conduction.
Installation notes
Mounts between the bonnet and wing. The electrical connection is mainly ensured by the pressure of the closed bonnet against the strap. Install with suitable bolts and spring washers for good conduction.
Historical context
These grounding straps were added from mid-1942 as part of the radio suppression system on military jeeps, to prevent interference with radio communication equipment.
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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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📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
