STENCIL "PRESTONE 43" STICKER
Stencil 'PRESTONE 43'
Bonnet antifreeze marking 1943/1944
Reusable stencil for applying the PRESTONE 43 marking on the bonnet. This marking indicated that antifreeze had been added to the cooling system and was valid until end of 1944. Suitable for authentic restoration of WWII military vehicles.
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Material Stencil material |
Letter height 1 inch (2.54 cm) |
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Marking colour White (½ to 1 inch letters) |
Position Bonnet above radiator grille |
Features
- Replica of original WWII field marking
- Letter height 1 inch according to original specifications
- Reusable stencil for multiple applications
- Suitable for stencil brush or spray gun
- Historically correct typeface and dimensions
★ PRESTONE was a brand name for antifreeze. The number '43' indicated that the antifreeze had been added or tested in 1943 and was valid until end of 1944.
Application
This marking was applied to military vehicles equipped with antifreeze in the cooling system. Vehicles produced in 1943 typically received the marking 'PRESTONE 44', but this could be modified in the field depending on when the fluid was replaced. The marking was applied in white paint on the bonnet above the radiator grille, visible to the driver and maintenance personnel.
Installation notes
Position the stencil at the desired location on the bonnet (above the radiator grille). Thoroughly clean and degrease the surface. Use white matt paint and work with little paint on the brush to prevent bleeding. When using a spray gun: secure the stencil with repositionable spray adhesive for a sharp edge.
Compatibility
The format and position are based on WWII specifications for jeeps and light vehicles. The '43' variant is historically correct for vehicles fitted with antifreeze in 1942-1943. For other years, PRESTONE 42, 44, 45 etc. were used depending on the year of addition. Not all vehicles carried this marking - it was primarily a field application for vehicles in colder climates.
Historical context
Prestone was the brand name for coolant that lowered the freezing point and raised the boiling point. The number indicated the year in which the fluid was last tested or added, so maintenance personnel knew when replacement was needed.
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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 (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |