Glove Compartment Bottom Plate Early
Glove box floor plate early
Flat version for early production
Floor plate for the glove box as used in early Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps. This flat version without reinforcement ribs is characteristic of production until mid-1942.
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Material Rolled steel |
Version Early - flat |
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Period Until approx. MB 125000 |
Application Glove box |
Features
- Flat floor plate without reinforcement ribs
- For early production Willys MB and Ford GPW
- Original specification until mid-1942
- Replaced by ribbed version from approx. MB 125000
- Essential part for authentic early restoration
★ Correct flat version as originally applied in early WWII jeeps, for restorations with an eye for historical accuracy.
Application
For Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles built until approximately March 1942 (Willys MB until approx. serial number 125000). Early slat grills had this flat floor plate. Later it was replaced by a version with two reinforcement ribs.
Installation notes
The floor plate is mounted in the glove box. Check whether your vehicle requires the early or late version based on the year of manufacture and serial number. The tapping plate for the hinge attachment slides under the lip of the glovebox opening.
Compatibility
EARLY version: flat floor plate without ribs (until approx. MB 125000, early GPW until mid-1942). LATE version: floor plate with two reinforcement ribs (from approx. MB 125000 and later Ford/ACM bodies). Willys MB originally had flat floor plates, Ford GPW switched to ribbed version. Check your vehicle for the correct variant.
Historical context
During 1942, the construction of the glove box changed several times. The earliest vehicles had a flat floor plate, but around the end of slat grill production (March 1942), reinforcement ribs were introduced for extra strength.
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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 | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
