Historia del Jeep | Variaciones en la fabricación 1941 a 1945

#historics #clubhistorics Jeep History | Manufacturing Variations 1941 to 1945 Jeep History Chapter Five Manufacturing Variations Part 2 1941 to 1945 Jeep, the most produced military vehicle for WWII. We continue with some variations that took place during its manufacturing. Hood latch clips. The first model was used by the MB, and from July 1942, it was changed to the second model. The GPW always used the second model. Initially, the grille was flat on top, but from April 1942, it was changed to one with a central recess, as it obstructed the central inner reinforcing rib of the hood. Black Out Drive Initially, MBs did not have a Black Out Drive on the left fender, until the end of July 1942, when it was added. Corcoran Brown In contrast, the GPW initially released a model with straight-cut wheels, switching in August 1942 to the same model as the MB. The standard wheels were used on the MB until February 1942, then replaced by combat wheels, which remained in use until the end of production. The GPW always used combat wheels. The spare wheel carrier changed design, from three holes to two, and a lower support was added. Spare wheel disc: the MB has two holes, and the Ford has another—long live the difference! Location of the spare wheels. Watch out, the train is coming! Choo, choo… Solid Steel brand tow hook on the MB. In July 1942, safety hooks were added, as seen in the following photo. The same tow hook for Ford, with the "F" and the added safety hooks. From February 1945 onwards, the hook was changed to a stamped one. We see the reinforced chassis structure of the MB, with a crossmember. This is something the GPW lacks, and it also has holes in the crossmembers. Round muffler on the Slat Grill. In May 1942, it was changed to an oval muffler on the MB. In April 1945, the exhaust outlet was installed behind the rear axle. It allowed wading to a depth of 45 cm without the engine stalling. In this photo, we can see the reinforcement structure for the tow hook on the MB, as well as the latest model tow hook and the exhaust pipe with the rear outlet. In April 1945, the exhaust outlet was installed behind the rear axle. It allowed wading to a depth of 45 cm without the engine stalling. In this photo, we can see the reinforcement structure for the tow hook on the MB, as well as the latest model tow hook and the exhaust pipe with the rear outlet. Initially, the MB, the Slat Grill, didn't have a glove box; it's called the "early" body style. From the end of February 1942, a glove box was added, and it became known as the "Standard" body style. Glove box with a lock. This was in use from the end of February 1942 to April 1942. The key was removed and replaced with a push button. There's another small change, but you'll have to figure it out yourselves. Okay, fine... I'll tell you: in December 1944, the lid spring was removed, and the word "Push" was placed on the push button. Since there was no glove box, the fire extinguisher was located on the passenger side. The fire extinguisher was moved to the other side. With this change, the body style went from "Early" to "Standard." In December 1943, MB switched to the so-called "Composite" body style. Ford did so in January 1944. The manufacturer of the Composite body style was the same for both brands, Willys and Ford. The license plates seen in the glove compartment are a world of variations, both in the MB and the GPW, in positioning and materials, but I don't want to go into too much detail. The plates were made in the language of the vehicle's destination. Black Bakelite steering wheel, manufactured by Sheller. In March 1942, it was changed to green Bakelite. Ford followed suit a little later. In September 1942, the standard metal spokes were adopted. Ford followed suit a little later. The opportunity was taken to replace the rubber with felt on the steering column clamp. SAS steering wheel, British Special Air Service. We'll talk more about this special Jeep later. Speaking of rubber, the rubber protectors on the gearshift and transfer case levers were also changed to leather. Since we're on the subject of levers, there's a small detail that shows us that stock should be used up and finished. At the end of November 1941, the transfer case lever shaft was moved to a slightly thicker, hollow cylinder with a grease fitting. The remaining MA cylinders in storage were being used. The pedals changed slightly on the MB. In January 1942, the clutch pedal with a straight outer edge was changed to one with rounded edges. And in July 1944, they were changed to a smooth surface. Two other minor details: The early pedals on the GPW were made of copper. The brake pedal shaft has two grooves on the GPW for adjusting its position, but on the MB it has only one groove.