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8.6.1 Steering wheel
Types of steering wheels used in GPW production were as follows:
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Period Employed |
Steering Wheel Type |
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Start of production thru approx. late June ‘42 |
Solid molded black hard rubber |
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6/2/42a thru approx. Nov. ‘42 |
Solid molded Green hard rubber (“Tenite”)“SHELLER” marked |
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Approx November ‘42 thru end of production |
Wire spoked with green hard rubber rim |
a. Per J.Gilmore archival research.
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8.6.2 Pedals
GPW clutch and brake pedals used a cast iron pedal top with a pattern of small round bumps on the upper surface. Pedals should not show significant wear.
The GPW accelerator pedal is a steel stamping, incorporating a rubber socket on the rear which receives the accelerator rod. There is a small leaf spring installed at the pedal hinge. The accelerator pedal should not show any significant wear.
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8.6.3 Gear shift and transfer case shifters
The Gear shift and transfer case shifters all used the same ball-shaped knobs. These were made of a brown/black hard rubber material which was not shiny. There was a ridge or rib protruding from the “equator” of the knob.
From the start of production until approx. mid-August 1942, rubber transmission and transfer case shifter boots were provided. By mid-September 1942, leather boots were supplied. This and other “rubber-shortage” changes, such as felt firewall grommets probably were all made around the same time, late summer 1942.
8.6.4 Emergency brake handle
The emergency brake handle itself is made from cast zinc, painted OD. There is a small script f located on the face of the emergency brake handle.
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