SGI HOOD (bonnet) ACM1
MB ACM1 engine hood with 9-spiral US-type hinge.
Hood length at center: 84.2 cm
Hood ACM1
For American Central Manufacturing Type 1 body
Replica hood to ACM1 body specification as used on Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps between August 1942 and December 1943. American Central Manufacturing supplied body assemblies for both manufacturers during this period, with specific features differing from earlier Ford and Willys productions.
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Type ACM1 body specification |
Material Pressed steel plate |
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Finish To 1942-1943 specification |
Treatment Primed, ready to paint |
Features
- Pressed steel plate to ACM1 specification
- Reinforcement ribs at rear (3-piece for GPW type)
- Prepared mounting points for hinge system
- Stamped holes for optional grease gun bracket (from March/April 1944)
- Compatible with ACM1 body variant from period August '42 - December '43
★ Accurate reproduction of the hood as supplied on American Central Manufacturing Type 1 bodies. Suitable for authentic restorations of WWII jeeps from this production period.
Application
Developed for jeeps with ACM1-type body, produced by American Central Manufacturing between August 1942 and December 1943. This body variant was used on both Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles during this period, before the composite body was introduced in late 1943/early 1944.
Installation notes
Note correct matching with body type: ACM1 bodies have specific features at the firewall and toe board gussets that differ from later ACM2 and composite bodies. Check that the hood mounting points correspond with your hinge system (9-segment for early MB, 11-segment for GPW and later MB). The hood is secured with hood clamps and windshield hold-down clamps.
Compatibility
Specific to ACM1 body variant. NOT suitable for early Ford productions (before October 1943), early Willys productions (before March 1942), or later composite bodies (after January 1944). ACM1 and ACM2 bodies have different features at firewall and floor reinforcements — verify your body type before ordering.
Historical context
American Central Manufacturing (formerly Auburn Central) began production of jeep bodies for Willys-Overland in March 1941 and later also for Ford. The ACM1 body was the first standard version from this production. In late 1943, Ford, Willys and the Ordnance Department jointly developed the composite body, which combined the best features of both designs.
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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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