PLATE DATA FRONT WILLYS/FORD ZINC
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Data Plate Willys/Ford – Zinc
Blank etched plate, ready for stamping
Reproduction of the central identification plate for WWII military jeeps. Manufactured in zinc as used for mid-war production. The plate is supplied with pre-etched text fields and is ready to be stamped with vehicle-specific data.
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Material Zink, geëtst |
Type Mid-war nomenclature plate |
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Finish Blanco, klaar voor stempeling |
Mounting Klinknagels (niet meegeleverd) |
Features
- Etched surface finish as per original
- Pre-printed text fields for Make & Model, Serial Number, Date of Delivery and Weight
- Blank fields for manual stamping of vehicle data
- Suitable for mounting on glovebox door
- Correct reproduction for mid-war period
★ Authentic reproduction with etched finish, identical to original mid-war production. To be stamped by engraving service.
Application
Fits Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201. Intended for restorations where the original data plate is missing or damaged. Mid-war type zinc plate was used from mid-1942 onwards.
Installation notes
The plate is traditionally mounted on the glovebox door with copper or brass rivets. For Willys MB, these plates were sometimes also fitted with screws. Have the vehicle data professionally stamped by an engraving service before mounting the plate.
Compatibility
Please note: this is a blank plate without vehicle-specific data. Early-war vehicles often had brass plates, late-war Ford GPW vehicles had aluminium plates. This zinc plate is correct for mid-war period Willys MB production.
Historical context
During WWII, data plates were first etched with standard text, then manually stamped with serial number, delivery date and weight before being riveted to the vehicle. The material varied during the war from brass to zinc and aluminium.
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.
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 |