Updated 12 october 2009 H O M E Introduction page Willys MA Ford GP Bantam BRC Willys MB Ford GPW Ford GPA Hotchkiss M201 Reconditioned Plates Willys CJ-2A Willys CJ-3A Willys CJ-3B Trailer dataplates  Miscellaneous dataplates  Stamping dataplates Attaching Hardware Dataplate restoring  Original Dataplates Brass Latches   Paint Stencils Dating your Jeep Feedback FAQ WILLYS MB    BRASS Start production - March 1942 stamping example BRASS March 1942 - Mid 1942 stamping example ZINC Mid 1942 - End 1942 stamping example ZINC Jan 1943 - Nov 1943 stamping example ZINC Dec 1943 - Mid 1944 stamping example ZINC Mid 1944 - March 1945 stamping example ZINC March 1945 - End of roduction stamping example note: I have read several publications stating that Willys used zinc coated steel or aluminium for their plates. I have studied the materials used by Willys and I am 100% sure that the metal used for the respective styles (seen here on this page) between mid 1942 until the end of production is solid zinc. From start of production until mid 1942 and the Canadian style dataplates they used brass. Due my continuous dataplate research I can now even better appoint the correct style for your Jeep; When you have ordered your dataplateset, I will appoint the correct plate style for your serialnumber BRASS Canadian 242 Contract  stamping example ! If you have seen original plates, please send me a picture and you will receive a free set of miniplates BRASS Canadian 505 Contract stamping example BRASS Canadian 505 Contract Publication Plate stamping example ZINC shipping plate Light Switch Plate ZINC very early frame plate without MB prefix   stamping example ZINC early frame plate with MB prefix stamping example ZINC late frame plate stamping example ZINC Regulator Plate stamping example ZINC Generator Plate I have the correct attaching hardware for each period for the Willys MB and the correct drive screws for the frameplates Available are the correct stencils in the factory style. The style used on the Willys MB's  is different then the stencils used on Ford GPW's I can stamp your Willys MB dataplate and frame plate in the correct stamp style for each time period the MB's were made If you have seen original plates, please send me a picture and you will receive a free set of miniplates "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of the lowest price has faded" Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The WWII Military Jeep And More ...