The Sealed Beamsused during the war used a substitute reflective coating becausee of anticipated wartime shortages.
The headlamps were not quite as bright. The lenses had a dull appearance to them, sort of like looking into a frog pond.
These sealed beams are highly sought after by the discriminating collector. NOS do show up from time to time. They give your CCKW that "period" look.
The sealed beams I have as spares are Corcoran Brown, and Guide. They have black metal backing.
WWII HEADLAMP BULBS
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WWII HEADLAMP BULBS
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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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Another good reason not to wear those silly assed headlamp booties 
that send those canvas merchants to the bank smiling.
that send those canvas merchants to the bank smiling.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