Reflectors

[FISCH]

So, this has probably been tossed around before, but somebody refresh my brain cells.

Marble reflectors - for what vehicle/ years are they appropriate?

I have a early 1942; 3/4 tons Command Car and was looking to replace the plastic reproduction reflectors that look ok with something more appropriate, but I don't know what that is.

Can anyone help?

[Ray Edsall]

G,Day Fisch . The reflector,s that you describe are of early vehicles .1940 /1 i think . The 51/2 wc family used the same reflector,s as the MB Gpw Jeep . 2 piece steel frame with the lens held between the two pieces . There are many repro,s out there that are just as good as the early 42-5 reflector,s . MWM and VPW have them in stock Ray

[Gordon_M]

Marble reflectors - for what vehicle/ years are they appropriate?

Marble reflectors existed before WW2, and you see them on things like trailers for a good while later.

I've seen them on 1940 and 1941 Dodges, and I've seen the Anthes ones on a contractor built half ton WC T215 Repair Truck built at the very end of 1941 at the earliest.

I don't think I've ever seen them fitted on a 3/4 ton as original equipment though.

[FISCH]

Ok, thanks for the reply. I am sure the GIs used them for hasty repair on equipment (war, damage, parts is parts, etc...).

Glad to know, I wanted to keep with original, so I will cross the marble reflectors (no matter how cool they look) off that list.

Appreciate the response.

Fisch

[Kaegi]

I saws some on a WC64KD. so might have been whoever built the back body for them used marble. I have never seen marble on any other 3/4 ton dodges tho.

[kevin in ohio]

King Bee 295 on the early WC 1/2 tons. My 3rd series WC40 closed cab came with Tiger ey 100's

[SteveJ]

The Canadian Dodge 3/4 ton WC APT had the marble reflectors.
http://wheelsofvictory.com/xx/Ron/Cando ... or%20a.jpg

[Kaegi]

The Canadian Dodge 3/4 ton WC APT had the marble reflectors.
http://wheelsofvictory.com/xx/Ron/Cando ... or%20a.jpg

cool I have looked at that site a bunch and never noticed that. thx

[SteveJ]

Sent you a PM

[brian]

if only there was a manual with part numbers in it. oh wait there is.

[Ian Jamieson]

So while were on the subject of reflectors, do the reflectors on the lower rear door of the WC 53 screw direct to the door, or do they use a bracket like the Command Car?

Cheers
Ian

[Andersun]

So while were on the subject of reflectors, do the reflectors on the lower rear door of the WC 53 screw direct to the door, or do they use a bracket like the Command Car?

Cheers
Ian

Ian,
They mounted them direct to the lower tailgate. You can see a good picture of the rear end of a WC-53 in the new "U.S. Dodge The Military Machine" book by David Doyle.

[Ian Jamieson]

Thank you