HOUSING HEADLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
WOA5586US
Headlight housing sub-assembly
5¾ inch, steel
Headlight bucket for WWII jeeps with 5¾ inch headlamp unit. This sturdy steel housing forms the basis for mounting the headlight to the wing brackets and protects the rear of the sealed beam unit from dirt and moisture.
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Material Steel |
Dimension 5¾ inch (approx. 146 mm) |
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Type Headlight housing (bucket) |
Finish Sub-assembly |
Features
- Steel construction for durability
- Suitable for 5¾ inch sealed beam headlamp units
- Provided with mounting points for fitting brackets
- Protects rear of headlamp unit
- Reproduction quality
★ Robust steel headlight housing that holds the headlamp unit in place and protects it from the elements.
Application
Suitable for WWII jeeps fitted with 5¾ inch sealed beam headlamp units. Please note: CJ models use larger 7 inch housings and are not compatible.
Installation notes
Fixing is done via the headlight brackets to the wing. The housing must be correctly centred to ensure proper connection of the headlamp unit. Preferably fit before installing the grille.
Compatibility
NOT compatible with CJ models (CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B) which use 7 inch headlight housings. The 5¾ inch size is specific to WWII military jeeps with smaller headlamp units.
Historical context
The 5¾ inch headlight housing was standard on WWII military jeeps produced between 1941 and 1945, in combination with sealed beam headlamp units for optimal lighting under combat conditions.
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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 | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |