PLATE DATA FRAME NUMBER EARLY
WOOA6
Willys MB Chassis Number Plate — Early Type
Reproduction for early Willys MB
Reproduction of the early chassis number plate for Willys MB jeeps. This small plate was fitted to the inside of the left chassis rail, just behind the front bumper, and contains the stamped serial number of the vehicle.
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Material Zinc (stamped) |
Fixing Two rivets |
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Application Early Willys MB |
Location Left chassis rail, inside |
Features
- Reproduction of early Willys MB chassis plate
- Stamped zinc as original
- Fixed with two rivets
- Fitted to inside of left chassis rail behind bumper
- Suitable for early production MB (approx. January–March 1942)
★ Authentic reproduction of the early Willys MB chassis number plate, manufactured to original specifications.
Application
Early Willys MB jeeps, produced before chassis number MB122xxx (January–March 1942). The very first MBs had a small plate without 'MB' prefix and used the letter 'I' instead of the digit '1'. From chassis number MB122xxx to approximately MB34xxxx, an oval plate was used. Later MBs (after July 1944, chassis MB34xxx+) received a larger square plate with 'Jeep' inscription.
Installation notes
The plate is fixed with two small rivets to the inside of the left chassis rail, directly behind the front bumper. This is the standard location for Willys MB chassis number plates. The serial number must be stamped by a specialist — this plate is supplied blank.
Compatibility
This early model is ONLY suitable for the very first Willys MB production (before MB122xxx). Do not use for later MBs with oval plate (MB122xxx–MB34xxxx) or late square plates (after MB34xxx). The Ford GPW did NOT use a plate but had the chassis number stamped directly into the upper left longitudinal member.
Historical context
Willys MB production started in 1941, and the very first vehicles received a small chassis number plate without 'MB' prefix. These were replaced in early 1942 by the oval version with full 'MB######' numbering.
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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 | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |