They were not factory installed until the mid 60s.
M-Series trucks 2 1/2 ton and up got them first. Retro fit kits were issued at that time, also. First 1/4 Tons to get them were M-151A1.
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS ON TACTICAL TRUCKS
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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS ON TACTICAL TRUCKS
44 MB 356378- 54 M-38A1-41 CCKW 352-51 M-37-42TW6-45MBT-43 M1 BOMB LIFT (WEAVER)- RECORD SETTING HONOR GRADUATE Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics School, U.S. ARMY 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL 1962 - MVPA 1064 - RED BALL CHAPTER - PHONY VETERAN HEADHUNTER - ARMY FIXED & ROTARY WING MECHANIC/CREWCHIEF-STILL FIT WARBIRD COCKPITS
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joel gopan
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There were times when commercially avaible lights were installed on the WWII trucks and M-series. Usually the wreckers.
The WWII tractor Trailer Tactical vehicles had none, hand signals were the norm. Military drivers were well disciplined and aware of other traffic than many collectors are today. The Army has punishment for acting stupid.
Drive on an active military reservation, observe the traffic observing those 10 MPH, and 20MPH signs.
I drove at these same speeds on DOW AFB for 20 years after it was closed(1968). Just good habit left over from the military.
The WWII tractor Trailer Tactical vehicles had none, hand signals were the norm. Military drivers were well disciplined and aware of other traffic than many collectors are today. The Army has punishment for acting stupid.
Drive on an active military reservation, observe the traffic observing those 10 MPH, and 20MPH signs.
I drove at these same speeds on DOW AFB for 20 years after it was closed(1968). Just good habit left over from the military.
44 MB 356378- 54 M-38A1-41 CCKW 352-51 M-37-42TW6-45MBT-43 M1 BOMB LIFT (WEAVER)- RECORD SETTING HONOR GRADUATE Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics School, U.S. ARMY 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL 1962 - MVPA 1064 - RED BALL CHAPTER - PHONY VETERAN HEADHUNTER - ARMY FIXED & ROTARY WING MECHANIC/CREWCHIEF-STILL FIT WARBIRD COCKPITS