STENCIL "40 MPH" STICKER
Stencil "40 MPH"
For canvas marking
Reusable stencil for applying the "Max Speed 40 MPH" marking on canvas top covers. This marking was primarily applied to jeeps shipped via England to the European Theater of Operations (ETO), together with the "Caution Left Hand Drive No Signal" warning for traffic in countries with left-hand traffic.
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Material Adhesive vinyl film (single use) or oilboard (reusable) |
Application Canvas top covers, trailer tarpaulins |
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Letter height Approximately 2" (50 mm) |
Finish Dab or spray with white paint |
Features
- Stencil for "40 MPH" speed marking
- Originally used on ETO-period jeeps (particularly UK assembly)
- Typically applied to rear of canvas top cover, left side
- To be applied with white matt paint
- Suitable for canvas, fabric and other textile surfaces
★ Authentic reproduction for historically correct restorations of jeeps deployed to Europe via England.
Application
This marking was applied to canvas top covers of jeeps shipped via the United Kingdom to the European front, primarily during the period 1943-1944. The "Max Speed 40 MPH" was usually positioned on the rear left of the canvas, with "Caution Left Hand Drive No Signal" on the right. After D-Day, these markings were sometimes removed or painted over. Also applied to ¼-ton trailer covers and occasionally to other canvas components. Photographic evidence shows this marking primarily in UK and early ETO period; less frequently found in Pacific Theater or late-war continental Europe.
Installation notes
Apply the stencil to clean, dry canvas. Use repositionable spray adhesive on the reverse of the stencil to prevent shifting. Dab the paint with a sponge or soft brush in a stippling motion — do not brush, to avoid paint bleeding under the stencil edges. Apply several thin coats of white matt paint (5-6 coats) for opaque coverage. Remove stencil carefully before the paint is completely dry to prevent cracking.
Compatibility
Fits all WWII-period canvas top covers. Historically correct for Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201 with ETO provenance (UK assembly or shipped via England). Not authentic for Pacific Theater, North Africa Campaign or post-1944 jeeps. Also not used on civilian CJ models. Some units used similar markings on the inside of the windscreen or dashboard lip, but this varied greatly by unit and theatre.
Historical context
During WWII, large numbers of jeeps were assembled or stationed in the United Kingdom prior to the invasion of Europe. To warn British road users of American left-hand drive vehicles without indicators, canvas top covers were marked with warning texts. The "Max Speed 40 MPH" was also intended to conserve tyres and fuel — although the jeep could mechanically achieve 55-65 MPH, 40 MPH was the safe and economical cruising speed.
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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:
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| Dodge | |
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