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Old 11-05-19, 15:07
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Default Identification and terminology of these Jeep headlight buckets

I was going through the dark corners of my shop and I found these in a dark recess in a box with the PTO (which I have just listed for sale). I don't need them, but if I am going to list them the least I can do is be accurate.

These buckets are supposed to be from an MB. They don't look the the "headlight buckets" I have found for sale on line. SO...
1) what is the proper terminology for these?
2) Are they considered a body part or an electrical part?
3) what are they from?

ANy help would be much appreciated.
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Old 11-05-19, 18:17
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I was going through the dark corners of my shop and I found these in a dark recess in a box with the PTO (which I have just listed for sale). I don't need them, but if I am going to list them the least I can do is be accurate.

These buckets are supposed to be from an MB. They don't look the the "headlight buckets" I have found for sale on line. SO...
1) what is the proper terminology for these?
2) Are they considered a body part or an electrical part?
3) what are they from?

ANy help would be much appreciated.
1) Headlight mounting with bowl & retaining ring.
2) Electrical part.
3) Not 100% certain. They look similar to the M38/M38A1 headlight units, but there are a few differences. My best guess is early civilian jeep (CJ2A, Cj3A, CJ3B). The attached photo is from a US Navy CJ V35/U, which was essentially a CJ3A with some modifications for military use.

Owen.
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Old 11-05-19, 18:23
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Thanks for taking the time to straighten me out. Based on the pic you provided,I'd say you are correct.
Very much appreciated!
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Old 12-05-19, 14:43
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Also look like the M151 series lights, too.
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Old 12-05-19, 15:25
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Default headlight mountings

I think these are older than that, but I have no idea if there was a design change (given that I have never really seen an M151...)
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Old 12-05-19, 16:17
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civilian 99% the m38 one will have metalclip inside to hold the connector
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