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WHEEL STEERING EARLY TYPE SHELLER
Type Willys MB et Ford GPW (March 1942 till October 1942) and for M38 et M38A1
Early Type Steering Wheel – Khaki Green Bakelite
Sheller-type with moulded bakelite (1942)
Reproduction of the early Sheller-type steering wheel in khaki green bakelite, as used from March to October 1942. This solid moulded wheel replaces the later metal spoke type and is characterised by the distinctive ribbing on the upper side and finger-shaped grip on the lower side.
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Material Khaki green bakelite (solid moulded) |
Diameter 17 inch (approx. 43 cm) |
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Period March – October 1942 |
Splines 36 splines – 1¼" horn button |
Features
- Solid moulded bakelite construction – colour not painted but moulded into material
- Ribbing on upper side of steering rim, finger-shaped grip on lower side
- 36 spline connection for steering column
- Suitable for 1¼" horn button (802359)
- Reproduction of original Sheller-type
★ Faithful reproduction of the early bakelite steering wheel – the colour is moulded into the material for an authentic, durable finish.
Application
This early type steering wheel was used from March to October 1942 on early production MB and GPW vehicles, before the change to the metal spoke type from late 1942 onwards. Also applied to later M38 and M38A1 models.
Installation notes
Fits on standard 36-spline steering column. Check that your horn button is 1¼" diameter. Earliest Slat Grille MBs (1941 – March 1942) had the black bakelite Sheller-type (WO A-6858) – from March 1942, the khaki green type was introduced.
Compatibility
This khaki green bakelite type is NOT correct for Slat Grille MBs (built until March 1942) – those had the black bakelite type. From late 1942/early 1943, it was replaced by the steel spoke type with bakelite rim. Both types (bakelite and metal spokes) were applied to both MB and GPW – the myth that only GPWs had metal spoke wheels is incorrect.
Historical context
The Sheller bakelite steering wheel was a short-lived version during early WWII production. Bakelite (phenolic resin) was one of the first synthetic plastics and was widely used in the 1940s for its strength and heat resistance.
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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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ALL_CATEGORIES : DIRECTION STEERING CJ2A, DIRECTION STEERING CJ3A, DIRECTION STEERING CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
