WHEELHOUSE REAR LEFT EARLY
FITTED TO VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1941 UNTIL MARCH 1942
Rear wheel house left early
Reproduction for early production
Reproduction rear left wheel house for early Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles from the initial production years. This body component forms the structural rear wheel housing with integrated toolbox lock button depression according to early specifications.
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Material Geperst staal |
Version Vroege productie |
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Position Achter links (bestuurderszijde) |
Application Vroege Willys MB / Ford GPW |
Features
- Reproduction according to early body specifications
- Round toolbox lock button depression (Willys style)
- Pressed wheel house for structural integrity
- Suitable mounting points for body installation
- Supplied with primer for finishing
★ Manufactured according to original contours and dimensions for authentic restoration of early WWII jeeps.
Application
This wheel house fits early Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles built before the introduction of the composite body in 1944. Early MB bodies featured round toolbox lock button depressions, as opposed to the rectangular depressions of early Ford-built bodies. This version is suitable for vehicles from the period November 1941 to late 1943.
Installation notes
Check before installation that the toolbox lock button depression (round vs. rectangular) corresponds with your original body specification. Willys MB bodies had round depressions, Ford GPW bodies rectangular. From January 1944, composite bodies produced by American Central Manufacturing featured uniform characteristics. Inspect welds and mounting points for corrosion. After installation, finish with primer and OD paint.
Compatibility
Note: early Ford GPW wheelhouses (February-April 1942) had no reinforcement rib. Later Ford GPW wheelhouses (March 1942-August 1943) did feature a reinforcement rib. Composite bodies (1944-1945) used a standardised design with round toolbox depression. Verify that this early version corresponds with your body type and production date.
Historical context
During the Second World War, Willys MB and Ford GPW bodies were manufactured separately by both producers until late 1943, each with their own detail differences. From January 1944, American Central Manufacturing introduced a composite body with standardised features for both makes.
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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 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |