Tail Light Brackets Early
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Early rear light brackets
Set of 2 pieces, vertical mounting
Reproduction of the vertical rear light brackets as used on early production WWII jeeps. These brackets are fitted to the inside of the rear panel and support the blackout and rear light units. Characteristic of the early version is the vertical orientation, as opposed to the later horizontal brackets.
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Type Vroege verticale montage |
Material Staalplaat |
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Finish Primer of OD lakgereed |
Set contents 2 stuks (links + rechts) |
Features
- Vertical mounting brackets for early production
- Suitable for left and right
- Correctly formed width and mounting holes
- Fitting to inside of rear panel below light opening
- Prepared for use with rubber grommet around rear lights
★ These reproduction brackets have the correct shape and mounting holes for an authentic restoration of early production jeeps.
Application
Suitable for early production WWII jeeps from 1941-1943. The vertical brackets were replaced by horizontal brackets from approximately 1943-1944. Use together with rubber grommets that were characteristic of early rear light mounting.
Installation notes
The brackets are fixed with spot welds or screws to the inside of the rear panel, below the rear light opening and against the bottom of the tool box floor. Both brackets are identical and can be fitted left or right. Fit together with the correct rubber grommets for a watertight connection.
Compatibility
Please note: these early vertical brackets do NOT fit later jeeps from circa 1943-1944, which used horizontal brackets. Check using your chassis number and build date whether your vehicle requires early or late rear light brackets. If in doubt: early vehicles often also have rubber grommets around the rear lights.
Historical context
The early WWII jeeps had vertically orientated rear light brackets that were spot-welded below the opening. This construction was later replaced by horizontal brackets, one of many production modifications during wartime production at both Willys and Ford.
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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.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |