PLATE SKID TRANFER CASE EARLY 41-42
Transfer Case Skid Plate Early Version 1941-1942
A-1253 for slat grill Willys MB
Protective plate for the transfer case as used on the very first production Willys MB jeeps with slat grill. This early version was produced until serial number MB120700 in early 1942 and differs from later models by the absence of mounting holes for the exhaust pipe guard (A-5415).
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Part number A-1253 |
Application Early Willys MB slat grill |
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Period November 1941 – early 1942 |
Serial number Up to MB120700 |
Features
- Original part number A-1253
- Early version without holes for exhaust pipe guard
- Steel construction
- Mounts beneath the transfer case to the chassis
- Protected the transfer case against terrain obstacles
★ Authentic reproduction part for early slat grill restorations. The early A-1253 skid plate is recognisable by its simpler design without the additional mounting holes that were added later.
Application
This early skid plate fits exclusively on Willys MB jeeps with slat grill from the first production period (November 1941 to early 1942), up to and including serial number MB120700. After this serial number, the A-1253 was replaced by a later version with additional mounting holes for the exhaust pipe guard A-5415.
Installation notes
The skid plate mounts beneath the transfer case to the chassis. Note: early slat grill jeeps had various configurations of sump and exhaust system. Verify that this plate suits your specific chassis configuration and serial number.
Compatibility
NOT compatible with later production MB (after serial number 120700), Ford GPW or post-war CJ models. Later models used a modified A-1253 with additional mounting holes for the exhaust pipe guard. For correct restoration, the vehicle's serial number must be verified.
Historical context
The first 25,808 Willys MB jeeps were built with a welded slat grill between November 1941 and March 1942. These earliest production jeeps had several unique parts including this early skid plate version, before modifications were implemented to the exhaust system and protective plates around serial number 120700.
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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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |