PLASTIC HEADLAMPS
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PLASTIC HEADLAMPS
Do not forget that early M-Series Jeeps had Plastic Headlamps. (M-38, also)
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HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: PLASTIC HEADLAMPS
Yes they did; where do you buy them now? For sure, don't guess.
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Re: PLASTIC HEADLAMPS
Got some GI hands on experience with them, changed originals out to glass on early 50's M-37's, M-38's and 5 Tons.They would craze, crack, split open, moisture would turn the reflective material black. They were crap as the light they emitted was dimmer than those with lenses, even when new. I also stocked NOS Chrysler boxed complete M-37 Headlamp Assys. at my business, gave a few to friends in the business and sold the last of the plastic bulbs for $300.00 per pair to serious M-37/M-38 Collectors. AutoLite 24V sealed beams, plastic or glass, command a big premium Where did I get them? From Supreme Surplus, Firestone Motors, Mott Haven, back in the 60's thru 80's. Where do I get them from now? Nowhere, they are virtually extinct. I may still have a couple, not sure tho.
I don't have to guess, been at this forever and have done business with all the old big time Surplus parts dealers.
I don't have to guess, been at this forever and have done business with all the old big time Surplus parts dealers.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
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