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WHEEL STEERING EARLY TYPE SHELLER BLACK
Type Willys MB early (1941 till March 1942)
Steering wheel early type black
Sheller-type for early military jeeps
Reproduction of the black Sheller-type steering wheel used on the earliest Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps, including slat grille models. This early type is characterised by fully black plastic construction with covered spokes, as opposed to the later metal spoke type.
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Material Black plastic (unpainted) |
Type Sheller early model |
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Diameter 17 inch (43 cm) |
Hub specification 36 splines, 13/16" shaft |
Features
- Reproduction of early Sheller-type steering wheel
- Fully black plastic construction as per original
- Covered spokes (not exposed metal)
- 17 inch diameter, 36-spline hub
- Suitable for 1-1/4" horn button
★ Quality reproduction of the rare early type steering wheel. The plastic is black throughout, not painted, as per the original Sheller design.
Compatibility
Please note: this is the early type with covered spokes. Later in production (from approximately 1942-1943) the change was made to the type with visible metal spokes inside. Both types are interchangeable in terms of fitment.
Historical context
The black Sheller-type steering wheel was used on the very first production jeeps, including script GPW and slat grille models from 1941-early 1942. This was later replaced by the green painted type with metal spokes.
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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.
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 |
| 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)
