STENCIL PRESTONE 42
Stencil PRESTONE 42
Anti-freeze marking for bonnet
Paint stencil for the PRESTONE 42 marking on the bonnet. This marking indicated that the vehicle had been equipped with Prestone anti-freeze in the cooling system in 1942. The marking was applied to a visible location on the bonnet, usually in white or yellow paint.
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Type Paint stencil (paint mask) |
Letter height 1 inch (approx. 25 mm) |
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Application Bonnet or dashboard |
Period WWII 1942 |
Features
- Self-adhesive vinyl stencil for single use
- Standard military stencil letter style
- Letter height 1 inch according to military standard
- Suitable for OD surface
- Historically correct marking for 1942
★ Authentic reproduction of the WWII maintenance marking indicating when the vehicle was last equipped with anti-freeze.
Application
This marking was applied to military vehicles that were equipped with Prestone anti-freeze in 1942. The Prestone marking was followed by the year (42, 43, 44, 45) and indicated until when the cooling system was protected against frost. The marking was usually applied to the bonnet, sometimes on the inside near the hinge.
Installation notes
Apply the stencil to a clean, dry surface. Use a stencil brush or sponge with little paint for the best result. Better to apply too dry than too wet to prevent bleeding. Remove the stencil immediately after application.
Compatibility
Suitable for all WWII military vehicles treated with Prestone anti-freeze in 1942. For vehicles treated in other years, use PRESTONE 43, 44 or 45. The marking was field maintenance and was renewed annually when the anti-freeze was replaced.
Historical context
Prestone was the brand of anti-freeze approved by the U.S. Army during WWII. It protected engines against freezing in winter conditions and raised the boiling point in summer. The number after PRESTONE indicated the year in which the anti-freeze was last tested or replenished.
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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 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |