BULB 6 VOLTS 4 WATTS
BULB 6V LANTERN B.O. 5W 1 PLOT
Bulb 6 volt 4 watt
For instrument panel lighting
Replacement bulb for instrument panel lighting on classic jeeps with 6 volt electrical systems. This bulb fits into the protruding dash light sockets mounted above the speedometer for night-time illumination of the instruments.
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Specifications 6 volt, 4 watt |
Type Bulb #63 |
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Base BA15S (single contact) |
Application Instrument panel lighting |
Features
- 6 volt, 4 watt output
- Type #63 bulb
- BA15S base with single contact
- Suitable for dash light sockets
- Replacement to original specification
★ Correct replacement bulb to original specifications for 6 volt electrical systems.
Application
Fits the instrument panel lights of CJ-2A (1946-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1964) and M38 (1950-1952) with 6 volt systems. This bulb fits into the protruding dash light socket above the speedometer.
Compatibility
Only for vehicles with 6 volt electrical systems. Not suitable for 12 volt systems. CJ-3B models from 1957 onwards often already had 12 volt systems — check your vehicle's voltage before ordering.
Historical context
The #63 bulb (6V 4W) was standard specification for instrument panel lighting on early post-war civilian jeeps and military M38 vehicles until the transition to 12 volt systems in the mid-1950s.
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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 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |