DOOR, TAIL LAMP BLACKOUT (GPW)
Tail Light Blackout
For blackout tail light assembly
Protective door for the blackout section of the tail light housing. This component protects the blackout lamp at the rear of the vehicle against external influences and ensures correct operation of the blackout lighting during tactical operations.
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Component Tail light door – blackout |
Part number GPW-13449-A |
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Position Tail light blackout assembly |
Type Reproduction |
Features
- Door for blackout tail light housing
- Protects the blackout lamp
- Fits standard tail light housing
- 6 volt system
- Correct for WWII restorations
★ Reproduction to original WWII specification. Essential component for a complete and functional blackout lighting installation.
Installation notes
The door mounts onto the tail light housing and protects the blackout lamp. Check the rubber seal between door and housing for correct installation.
Compatibility
Fits Ford GPW tail light housing. Note: original Ford GPW blackout light doors were often unmarked (blank), unlike brands such as Corcoran Brown, Arrow or Guide which did mark their doors.
Historical context
All military WWII jeeps were equipped with blackout lighting for tactical operations where normal lighting was not permitted. The blackout tail light emitted a dim red light to maintain distance in convoys.
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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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |