TAG LIGHT SWITCH
AUTO010
Light switch instruction plate
Instruction plate for rotary light switch
Reproduction instruction plate (escutcheon plate) for the rotary light switch on the dashboard. This plate shows the different switch positions: BO DR (Blackout Drive), BO MK (Blackout Markers), Stop Lt (Stop Light) and HD LTS (Highway Drive Lights). Essential for a correct and authentic restoration.
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Type Reproductie instructieplaat |
Material Plastic of metaal |
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Period Late productie vanaf zomer 1944 |
Application Dashboard lichtschakelaar |
Features
- Reproduction of original WWII escutcheon plate
- White lettering on black or OD green background
- Position indicators: BO DR, BO MK, Stop Lt, HD LTS
- Suitable for rotary type light switches
- Replaces missing or damaged original plates
★ Authentic reproduction of the original instruction plate, with correct fonts and positioning according to WWII specifications.
Installation notes
Fitted on or around the rotary light switch on the dashboard. The plate serves as a visual reference for the different lighting positions of the vehicle.
Compatibility
Intended for late Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles produced from June-July 1944 onwards with rotary type light switch. Not suitable for earlier vehicles with push-pull light switch. Willys versions generally had metal plates, Ford GPW versions had plastic plates.
Historical context
From summer 1944, Willys and Ford replaced the push-pull light switch with a rotary version that integrated blackout drive functionality. The escutcheon plate was essential for correct operation 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 |