COVERS HEADLAMP (SET OF 2)
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Canvas Headlight Covers
Set of 2 pieces
Canvas headlight covers as originally issued with WWII military jeeps. These covers completely enclose the headlights and were primarily used to prevent glare reflection from the glass during daytime, making vehicles less visible to enemy observation. In the field, they were sometimes modified with a slit for blackout driving light.
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Material Canvas (cotton) with elastic |
Dimensions Ø approx. 18 cm per piece |
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Application Willys MB, Ford GPW, M201, M38 |
Contents Set of 2 pieces (left + right) |
Features
- Made from heavy-duty canvas material
- Elastic band for easy installation
- Completely covers headlight reflectors
- Repro according to original design
- Diameter approx. 18 cm per piece
★ Reproductions manufactured to original WWII specifications. These headlight covers were supplied as standard with military jeeps and were part of the basic equipment alongside windscreen and wing covers.
Application
Suitable for Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945), Hotchkiss M201 and M38. Fit standard 7-inch headlights as installed on WWII and post-war military jeeps.
Installation notes
The cover is simply pulled over the headlight and stays in place with the elastic band. No tools required. Note: prolonged use with headlights on may cause overheating — originally intended for anti-glare protection during daytime, not for driving with lights.
Compatibility
Fit standard 7-inch military headlights. Not suitable for civilian CJ models with different headlight mounting. Some collectors cut a slit in the cover to replicate a field modification for blackout driving light, but this was not a factory specification.
Historical context
Canvas headlight covers were issued as standard with WWII jeeps to prevent reflection from headlight glass, making vehicles less conspicuous to enemy air reconnaissance. In the field, they were sometimes improvised into blackout driving lights by cutting a slit or hole, until the dedicated blackout marker lights were fitted.
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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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
