Headlight Bracket Right
Support bracket for mounted headlamp bucket
Reproduction of the original right headlight bracket for the WWII military jeep. This bracket connects the headlamp bucket to the wing and forms part of the characteristic 'floating' headlight system allowing the lamps to flip upward to illuminate the engine.
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Material Steel |
Position Right (passenger side) |
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Vehicle MB, GPW, M201 |
Application Mounting headlamp bucket to wing |
Features
- Reproduction to original specifications
- For right (passenger) side
- Enables mounting of original headlamp bucket
- Pre-drilled fixing holes
- Suitable for 5¾" headlamps (standard MB/GPW/M201)
★ Correct reproduction of the original A-2970 part for an authentic restoration of your WWII jeep.
Application
Suitable for Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945) and Hotchkiss M201 (1952-1967). Fits to the right front wing and forms the hinge bracket to which the headlamp bucket is mounted.
Installation notes
The bracket is bolted to the wing. The headlamp bucket is mounted to the bracket with separate fixing bolts. The pivot mechanism allows the headlight to be flipped upward for engine maintenance.
Compatibility
Specific to MB/GPW/M201 with 5¾" headlamps. Not interchangeable with later civilian CJ models using 7" headlamps. Original part number A-2970.
Historical context
The characteristic flip-up headlights of the WWII jeep made it possible to carry out engine maintenance at night by flipping the lamps upward. This pivot system was a typical feature of the Willys MB and Ford GPW produced between 1941-1945.
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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 | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
