GLASS WINDSHIELD FORD LH
WOA2478F
Windscreen glass
Left — laminated safety glass
Reproduction windscreen glass in laminated safety glass for the inner windscreen frame of the Willys MB and Ford GPW. This glass is sold individually and is suitable for both left and right side.
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Material Laminated safety glass |
Application Inner windscreen frame |
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Original part number Willys: WO-A-2478 / Ford: FM-GPW-1103100 |
Contents 1 piece of glass |
Features
- Laminated safety glass to original specification
- Suitable for left and right side (identical glass)
- Combine with rubber seal WO-A-2479 (sold separately)
- Original dimensions 580 × 311 mm
- Gov't Group 1811A
★ Laminated safety glass as originally supplied by Libbey-Owens-Ford and Triplex during WWII. For complete assembly, two glass panes and two rubber seals (WO-A-2479) are required.
Installation notes
For one complete windscreen, two glass panes (left + right) and two rubber seals WO-A-2479 are required. The glass is installed in the inner windscreen frame (WO-A-3210) using the rubber sealing profiles.
Compatibility
Left and right glass are identical and fully interchangeable. Note: this concerns the inner windscreen — not suitable for later CJ models with single-piece glass.
Historical context
During the Second World War, the windscreen glass of the Willys MB and Ford GPW was supplied by specialised manufacturers such as Libbey-Owens-Ford (Toledo, Ohio) and Triplex Safety Glass (UK). The engraved marking at the bottom right showed manufacturer, date and safety standard.
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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.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 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)
