COVER WINDSHIELD
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Windscreen cover
For folded-down windscreen
Canvas cover for protection of the folded-down windscreen. In tactical situations, the windscreen was folded down to avoid reflections and glass splinters during firing, and subsequently covered with this cover. Protects the windscreen during storage or transport.
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Material Canvas |
Colour Olive Drab |
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Vehicle Willys MB, Ford GPW, M201, M38 |
Fastening With press studs |
Features
- Canvas construction for durable protection
- Fastening with press studs to windscreen frame
- Protects glass during transport and storage
- Prevents reflection in tactical situations
- Suitable for folded-down windscreen
★ Reproduction of original military equipment for protection of the folded-down windscreen.
Application
Suitable for Willys MB, Ford GPW, Hotchkiss M201 and M38 jeeps. Used when the windscreen is stored or transported in folded-down position.
Installation notes
The cover is fastened with press studs mounted on the windscreen frame. Openings for the windshield hooks are located on the sides of the cover, as with the original version, for correct positioning.
Compatibility
Please note: the windshield covers for M38 and M38A1 are not interchangeable due to different height and angle of the windscreen. Check which model you have before ordering.
Historical context
During WWII, standard operating procedure was for windscreens to be folded down and covered with a canvas cover in tactical situations to prevent reflection — a windscreen was visible to the enemy from kilometres away. The folded-down windscreen also enabled efficient stacking for transport.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
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 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
