PLATE DATA CAUTION WILLYS/FORD ZINC
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Caution Data Plate Zinc
For mounting on instrument panel
Replica of the original caution plate as fitted to the instrument panel of WWII jeeps. Manufactured in zinc with etched surface according to original specifications.
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Material Zink, geëtst oppervlak |
Type Caution data plate |
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Position Instrumentenpaneel |
Finish Mid-war productie |
Features
- Etched surface as per original
- Zinc finish (mid-war production)
- Displays patent numbers and warnings
- Attachment with rivets (not included)
- Reproduction according to original specifications
★ High-quality reproduction with acid-etched surface and raised letters, as per original mid-war period production.
Installation notes
Mounted on the instrument panel with small rivets. This plate was part of a set of three data plates on military jeeps: caution plate (instrument panel), vehicle name plate and shifting instruction plate (both on glove box door).
Compatibility
Note: various material finishes were used during the war. Willys MB predominantly used zinc during the mid-war period, whilst Ford GPW used steel during the same period. Early production vehicles had brass plates, late-war production aluminium.
Historical context
Data plates on WWII jeeps contained essential identification and instruction information. The caution plate on the dashboard displayed warning information and patent numbers referring to technical solutions in the jeep construction.
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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.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |