HOLDER BLACKOUT DRIVING LAMP GPW
This B.O. Driving Light Guard has the correct four (4) small rounded bottom pressed holes on each side. These guards are indistinguishable from the originals. We are also stocking the A-4118 B.O. Driving Light Guard for the Willys MB Jeeps.
Blackout drive lamp bracket
For mounting on left front wing
Reproduction bracket for the blackout drive lamp on the left front wing. The blackout drive lamp was an essential part of the military lighting system, allowing the driver to see the road during nighttime convoy operations without enabling enemy detection.
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Material Steel |
Finish OD (Olive Drab) |
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Mounting Left front wing |
Application Blackout drive lamp 4.5" |
Features
- Reproduction bracket for blackout drive lamp
- For mounting on left front wing
- Suitable for 4.5" blackout lamp unit
- Pre-drilled mounting holes
- Compatible with standard blackout lamp bucket
★ Correct reproduction of the original bracket, conforming to military specifications for blackout lighting.
Application
Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945) and Hotchkiss M201. Note: different versions existed during production — early vehicles sometimes had a 'tombstone' (U-shaped) bracket, later models a 'horseshoe' bracket.
Installation notes
Mounts on the left front wing with fixing bolts. The blackout lamp bucket and lamp unit are supplied separately. Check that the mounting holes are present in the wing — not all early jeeps received these from the factory.
Compatibility
Fits standard MB/GPW/M201 wings. Not compatible with other blackout marker lights (rear). Specifically for the large 4.5" blackout drive lamp on the left front wing. Early 'tombstone' and later 'horseshoe' brackets are not interchangeable.
Historical context
The fender-mounted blackout drive lamp was introduced to help the driver see the road during nighttime convoy movements, whilst the smaller blackout marker lights served for distance monitoring between vehicles. This system was crucial for tactical mobility without enemy detection.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| 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)
