HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT DODGE

WC53WC54WC56
Manual available
38,16 €
BTW: 6,62 €
SKU:  CC695923
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 1.17
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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

High beam indicator light

For instrument panel

Indicator light for the instrument panel that illuminates when the high beam is switched on. This light was mounted to the right of the steering column on the instrument panel and provided the driver with clear visual confirmation that the high beam was active.

Application

Instrument panel

Voltage

6 Volt

Vehicle

Dodge WC series

Type

Open and closed cab

Features

  • Suitable for both open and closed cab versions
  • Mounted on instrument panel right of steering column
  • Provides visual confirmation of high beam position
  • 6 Volt electrical system
  • Replacement part for restoration

★ Essential component for a correctly functioning instrument panel on Dodge WC vehicles from the Second World War.

Application

Fits Dodge WC 3/4 ton and 1½ ton vehicles (WC-51, WC-52, WC-56, WC-57, WC-62, WC-63 and related models). Suitable for both early and late production variants with open cab and closed cab configurations.

Installation notes

The light is mounted in the pre-drilled opening to the right of the steering column on the instrument panel. Wired through the 6V electrical system, connected to the high beam circuit so that it illuminates when the dimmer switch is in the high beam position.

Compatibility

Specific to Dodge WC series vehicles with 6 Volt electrical system. Not compatible with 1/2 ton Dodge WC models which had a different instrument panel configuration. Note correct voltage — this is a 6V light, not suitable for 12V systems.

Historical context

High beam indicator lights were fitted to many military vehicles during the Second World War to warn the driver that the high beam was active, essential during night-time operations and convoy movements.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

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:

ModelYears
Dodge
Dodge WC53 carryall1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC54 ambulance1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC56 command car1942, 1943, 1944, 1945

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)

Instruments, gages, misc electrical
Instruments, gages, misc electrical
Page 232–241