STENCIL "CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE" REAR CANVAS
Stencil 'CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE' for rear canvas
Paint stencil for canvas marking
Self-adhesive paint stencil for applying the historically correct 'CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE NO SIGNAL' marking on canvas rear curtains. This marking was primarily applied to WWII jeeps shipped via the United Kingdom to the European front, to warn British traffic of left-hand drive vehicles.
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Type Self-adhesive paint stencil (single use) |
Application Marking on canvas rear curtain |
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Paint colour White (paint not included) |
Period WWII ETO (1943-1945) |
Features
- Self-adhesive vinyl stencil for single use
- Historically correct typeface and dimensions
- Suitable for application with spray or stipple paint
- Sharp, neat finish
- Use on clean, dry canvas
★ This stencil enables you to apply an authentic ETO marking to your jeep canvas, as historically used on vehicles operating in Europe.
Application
This marking was applied to the right-hand side of the canvas rear curtain on WWII jeeps (on the left-hand side 'MAX SPEED 40 MPH' was applied). The marking was particularly common on vehicles routed through England to the European theatre (1943-1945), but not standard on all fronts. Australian and Pacific Theatre vehicles typically did not carry this marking.
Installation notes
Apply the stencil to clean, dry canvas. Ensure good adhesion by pressing lightly. Apply paint in several thin coats of spray paint (matt white paint) or using stippling technique. Remove the stencil immediately after application for sharp edges. Allow paint to dry completely before use.
Compatibility
Suitable for canvas rear curtains of various WWII and post-war jeeps. Note: this marking is historically correct only for ETO vehicles from the period 1943-1945. For Pacific Theatre or early WWII jeeps, this marking is not authentic. Some M-series jeeps (M38, M38A1, M201) also carried this marking in certain units.
Historical context
The 'CAUTION LEFT HAND DRIVE NO SIGNAL' marking warned British traffic that these American military vehicles were left-hand drive and had no indicators. Large numbers of jeeps were assembled and marked in the UK for D-Day and the liberation of Europe.
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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 |