LAMP BLACKOUT TYPE FORD LEFT
WOA1437US
Blackout Marker Light Grille Left
Type Ford GPW - 6 volt
Blackout marker light ('cat eye') for mounting in the grille on the left side of a Ford GPW. These blackout lamps were essential for night missions during WWII, allowing convoy vehicles to maintain safe distances without drawing enemy attention. The lamp projects a characteristic slit-shaped light visible only to vehicles directly in front of or behind the jeep.
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Voltage 6 volt |
Mounting position Grille left |
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Type Ford GPW - F-marked |
Use Blackout / convoy |
Features
- For left side grille Ford GPW
- 6 volt version with correct lamp unit
- F-marking on front and top
- Correct Ford-type base plate for grille mounting
- Complete with housing, lens and connector
★ Reproduction blackout marker light to original Ford GPW specification, featuring the correct 'F' marking as used on Ford-produced jeeps.
Application
Mounted in the grille of Ford GPW jeeps (1942-1945), left of the grille opening. GPW13201 = left lamp, GPW13200 = right lamp. These marker lights worked together with the rear marker lights to maintain convoy distance during blackout conditions.
Installation notes
Attachment via Ford-specific teardrop-shaped base plate on the grille. The lamp has a bullet connector with yellow-with-two-black-stripes wiring according to Ford standard. Operates via the blackout section of the light switch (first position push/pull or 'BO MK' on rotary switch).
Compatibility
Specific to Ford GPW - identifiable by the F-marking. Willys MB used marker lights without F-marking. Note: this is a grille marker light, NOT the blackout driving light mounted on the left wing. 6V system - not compatible with 12V without modifications.
Historical context
Blackout marker lights became standard on all WWII jeeps from mid-1942 onwards to enable convoy driving in darkness without enemy detection. Ford GPW models received lamps with the characteristic 'F' stamp.
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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 |