WHEEL STEERING TYPE M201 BLACK
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Steering Wheel Type M201 Black
Bakelite version
Black bakelite steering wheel, type as used on Hotchkiss M201 and early Willys MB (1941-March 1942). This steering wheel features the characteristic black finish as used on the French licence jeeps and early military models.
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Material Black bakelite |
Type M201 / Early MB |
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Diameter 44 cm (17.3 inches) |
Hub 36 teeth, 21 mm diameter |
Features
- Bakelite construction in black finish
- Hub with 36 teeth and 21 mm diameter
- Suitable for steering column with standard mounting
- Type as used on Hotchkiss M201
- Also fits early Willys MB (1941-March 1942)
★ Black bakelite version as originally used on French Hotchkiss M201 military jeeps and early American Willys MB production.
Application
Fits Hotchkiss M201 (1946-1967), early Willys MB (1941-March 1942), CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B and early CJ-5 models. Suitable for vehicles with 36-tooth hub and 21 mm diameter steering column.
Installation notes
Mounting on standard steering column with 36-tooth hub. Horn button (not included) fits in central opening. Check before fitting that the hub teeth correctly fit your steering column.
Compatibility
Please note: this is the black bakelite version as used on M201 and early MB. Later production changed to khaki/green bakelite (March 1942-October 1942) and subsequently to versions with rubber covering. Not interchangeable with later 17-inch steering wheels with different hub design.
Historical context
The Hotchkiss M201 was the French licence version of the Willys MB, produced between 1955-1966 with a total of approximately 27,628 units. These vehicles were primarily deployed by the French army as light terrain vehicles (VLTT - Véhicule Léger Tout Terrain).
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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 | |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
