Mark Pearson Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Can anyone tell me how many different types of the early British made Carrier headlights there are ? I have currently 3 sets, 2 which are slightly different, will post pics soon Mark.............:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I have cav lights on mine and as far as I know all the brit ones had the same lights but I'm no expert, maybe the pics will help rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearson Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 The two type of brit ones are almost exactly the same with the little logo on top. The housing for the wire is slightly different. I hope to have pics up soon. Mark...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearson Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 The first pair are from an early Bren gun carrier 1938 and the other pair are from a British made Mk1 Mortar carrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Rowe Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi Mark, it appears your headlights in that first pic are the commercial ones of the day. They do not have the 2 outlets for the wiring, and the Bosh CAV badge on the top is a little different if you look hard and compare proper early scout carrier ones. Ben could probably clarify this, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Andrew pretty much nailed it. Top ones are commercial lights. Very similar to the pre universal carrier type but with a different wiring arrangement. These type (but with the correct wiring layout) with the thicker front bezel would be found on pre universal carriers. Bren, Scout, AOP MK1, Cavalry. The second photos shows the correct style for British made MK1 universal carriers (and some Loyd's), these would be the correct type for your carriers Mark. This style was also found on very early Canadian carriers, this was because Britain sent lights, switches, gauges etc to fulfil the early Canadian contract. Rick has one of these early Canadian carriers. Hope that helps Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearson Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ah, I see. As I have absolutely nothing to compare with as still not visited Bruce and his lovely Bren Carrier for a look see. I guess they will do until I can find the correct mk1 types. I don't think there are any pictures in Nigels books either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearson Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Probably a few spares here ? :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The second photo is the correct MK1 type. By the way, the brackets go the other way round. 45* notches at the rear. Bruce's Bren carrier is very nice but be careful, there are LOTS of very subtle differences between a pre universal carrier and a MK1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearson Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I noticed there are big differences between the Sentinel Wagon maker and Wolseley, both Mortar Carriers made in 1941. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDT16 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I can't help to ask as these look really similar, although I have little to go on..... The Sexton we are restoring has the Differential mounted lights, which look as if the mount in a very similar way. Can any of you light experts help me with identifying the correct ones? Sorry to "highjack" the thread with a different vehicle. SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hi SD From what's left on the mount I'd suggest that they might be the Canadian biscuit tin type. The British lights have cast mounting where as the Canadian lights have a pressed or folded type. I only have British carriers so I can't help with a picture I'm afraid. I think they may be a standard CMP style headlight. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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