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DATA PLATES FORD STEEL STD MID (SET OF 3)
Used on Ford GPW from Mid 1942 - Mid 1944
Ford GPW Data Plates Steel Standard Mid-Production
Set of 3 plates
Authentic reproduction of the steel data plates as originally fitted to Ford GPW jeeps produced between mid-1942 and mid-1944. This mid-production set comprises the three identification plates that were mounted on the glove box lid.
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Material Steel with etched surface |
Period Mid 1942 - Mid 1944 |
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Mounting location Glove box lid |
Set contents 3 plates + 12 rivets |
Features
- Set of three plates: Caution (instrument panel warning plate), Vehicle Name (vehicle identification) and Shifting Instruction (gear shift diagram)
- Etched surface to original specification
- Complete with 12 steel rivets for mounting
- Mid-production type as used from mid-1942 to mid-1944
- Fits Ford GPW glove box lid
★ These mid-production steel data plates are exact copies of the original Ford GPW plates from the 1942-1944 period. Ford switched from brass to steel and later to aluminium during production — this steel version represents the most common mid-war production period.
Application
Specifically for Ford GPW jeeps built between mid-1942 and mid-1944. The three plates are mounted with rivets on the glove box lid: the central Vehicle Name plate with serial number and production date, the Caution plate with warnings about maximum speed and weight, and the Shifting Instruction plate with the gear shift diagram. This steel version replaced the earlier brass plates and was itself replaced by aluminium plates from mid-1944 onwards.
Installation notes
The plates are mounted with 12 steel rivets (4 per plate) on the glove box lid. Rivets are pressed in from the front and flattened at the rear. Ensure the plates are correctly positioned before riveting — once mounted they are permanently attached. The central plate carries the vehicle serial number and production date and must correspond with the chassis stamp.
Compatibility
ONLY suitable for Ford GPW. Not for Willys MB (which had different plates without edge). Early Ford GPW (before mid-1942) used brass plates; late Ford GPW (after mid-1944) used aluminium plates. Different Ford factories (Louisville, Dallas, Chester, Dearborn, Richmond) had minor variations in stamp size and layout — this set is the standard mid-production version. For correct restoration: check the original plates or consult the production date of your vehicle.
Historical context
Ford produced approximately 278,000 GPW jeeps between 1942 and 1945 in various factories. The transition from brass to steel data plates occurred mid-1942, driven by material shortages during the war. These steel plates represent the most common mid-war production period and are characteristic of the majority of Ford GPW production.
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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 | |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |