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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?

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

FISCH wrote: 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.

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

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.

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

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

SteveJ wrote: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

Sent you a PM

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

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 Jamieson wrote: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.

Thank you