HALF DOORS WITH ORIGINAL FITTINGS RH LH
Half Door Set Canvas with Original Hardware
Right and Left, Complete with Metal Mounting Hardware
Complete canvas half door set for WWII military jeeps. These reproduction half doors are supplied with original type metal hardware for mounting to windscreen and body side. Set includes both right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) half.
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Material Canvas with metal hardware |
Vehicle See category |
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Type Set of 2 (RH + LH) |
Application Attachment to body studs and windscreen |
Features
- Complete set right and left half door
- Canvas exterior with metal reinforcement hardware
- Original type snap fasteners for body attachment
- Hinges/hardware for windscreen attachment included
- Historically correct reproduction
★ This half door set provides an authentic finish for historical restorations. The metal hardware is of the original type as used during WWII.
Application
Half doors were used during WWII on military jeeps for protection against weather and wind whilst still providing adequate airflow and visibility. Fitting requires the presence of 7 body studs on each side of the vehicle (these were drilled as standard on all WWII production vehicles). Attachment to windscreen frame via supplied hinges.
Installation notes
For fitting, the 7 body studs (sockets) must be present on both sides of the body. These were standard on WWII production, but may be absent on post-war or French bodies. Hinges are mounted to the windscreen frame with L-shaped brackets. Canvas may shrink over time — if shrinkage occurs, carefully dampening and stretching with weights may help.
Compatibility
Note: Ford GPW half doors originally had a herringbone twill edge finish, whilst Willys MB examples had a gimp/leatherette edge. Both types fit functionally on both MB and GPW vehicles. Not all reproductions respect this difference. Check that your body has the required 14 studs (7 per side) — French and some reproduction bodies lack these.
Historical context
Canvas half doors were standard equipment on WWII jeeps and provided protection against the elements whilst allowing quick entry and exit. They were often removed in desert and tropical climates, but were essential in Europe and temperate zones.
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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 |
| 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)
