Blackout side light

[Andrew H.]

I have just been given this small blackout side-light and wonder if anyone can tell me the kind of vehicle it would have been used on in WWII.

[motto]

Guide Lamp Division was a part of General Motors and their products were used on vehicles built by GM (though not exclusively) such as the 6x6 2-1/2 ton CCKW and the Chevrolet 4x4 1-1/2 ton series of trucks.
The lamp pictured is a standard pattern U.S. military front blackout marker and as such could be used on any WW2 U.S. vehicle though the mounting did vary depending on application.

David

[Andrew H.]

Thanks David, so this type of sidelight is not suitable for my LRDG truck, which has a completely different kind - see pics. Does anyone know where I can get the LRDG type?

[cliff]

Look like CMP side or convoy light fittings

[Andrew H.]

Thanks Cliff - Are the LRDG type hard to find?

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Andrew H.

Thanks Cliff - Are the LRDG type hard to find?

Hi Andrew, Those rubber type light are not that hard to find. There are quite a few floating around Australia infact I might just have a NOS pair that I can let you have. I will have a look in the spares department (haha!). You actually need 3, as the convoy light for the rear axle is also one of those but I don't think I have 3 to spare. Give me a few days to have a look.

Both Chev and Ford Cab11 and Cab12 Blitzes had them as original fittings and I guess that is where these came from.

I am watching your replica LRDG with interest, you are doing a great job.

regards Rick.

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

The early rubber one in for sale on Leegwaters' web - http://www.lwdparts.com/
-Canadian vehicles - Ford Canada - page 9, for 55€ each

Frankie

[Keith Webb]

If these are the early CMP type as they appear to be I can help you with them New Old Stock.

I also have the mounting brackets, also NOS but not the plugs to go into the back.

[Andrew H.]

Thanks Keith, that's great. I will pm you about them.
Andrew

[Michael R.]

Try Brian Asbury, known as BCA on MLU, . . . for the wiring plug into the back of the clearance lamps.

[BCA]

Plus I have the replacement rubber portion if you already have the socket; as well as complete lights with pigtail wire ($US45 while present supply lasts). Brian