Re: [MV] Very early 1942 GPW

Tony Standefer (WillysJeep@worldnet.att.net)
Wed, 03 Dec 1997 13:33:34 -0800

Todd Paisley wrote:
>
> >Very early GPW with Willys frame had the pressed radiator grill without
> >center dent.....
>
> Did it just have a hole or was it just flat? The "dent" is for clearance
> for the tab welded to the front crossmember for the lower mount on the
> grille. Does it have this tab? That is interesting. Where did you hear
> this?
>
> Todd Paisley
>
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I think there is some confusion on this matter. The "flat part" refers
to the TOP of the grill where the hood rests. On early fords there is
no dip for the hood seam, while on later hood there is a small
depression for the hood seam to rest in.

Tony Standefer
1944 Willys MB
1943 Bantam T-3
former GPW restorer

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