HANDLE BODY OUTSIDE REAR FORD
HANDLE, body, outside rear corner - GPW F marked
Body handle exterior rear
Per piece (2 pieces required per vehicle)
Handle for mounting on the exterior of the rear corner of the body. This grip handle was used for manual recovery from muddy terrain and handling of the body during maintenance. An essential component for authentic restoration.
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Material Staal |
Finish Zwart gepoedercoat of OD primer |
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Position Achterhoek carrosserie links/rechts |
Quantity per vehicle 2 stuks |
Features
- Original Willys part number: WO-A-2389
- Original Ford part numbers: FM-GPW-1129672, FM-GPW-16610, FM-GPW-16005
- Government Group: 1800A (Body Assembly & Parts)
- Visible on SNL G-503 Figure A (item K), Figure B (item G and R) and Figure D (item G)
- Used for manual recovery from difficult terrain
★ Reproduction to original specifications as listed in SNL G-503 parts list. Suitable for all ACM Type 1 and Type 2 bodies, both Ford and Willys production.
Installation notes
Mounting on the exterior of the rear body corners. Fitted with bolts through the body panel. Check the original mounting holes — ACM bodies have pre-drilled positions, Ford production bodies may vary.
Compatibility
Fits Ford-produced bodies (Feb. 1942 – Sept. 1943), ACM Type 1 bodies (Willys: Nov. 1941 – Dec. 1943, Ford: Sept. 1943 – Dec. 1943) and ACM Type 2 composite bodies (Jan. 1944 – end of war, both manufacturers). Suitable for both Willys MB and Ford GPW.
Historical context
These handles were a standard feature on all MB/GPW models from 1942 onwards and were used for manual recovery of vehicles from muddy or difficult terrain. They also made handling of the lightweight body easier during maintenance.
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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 (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |








