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Parking Light Color

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jp274, Jan 14, 2020.

  1. Jp274

    Jp274 Member

    On the 1960 cj5 was the parking light clear or amber colored? I’m referring to the two small lights on the grill
     
  2. Uncle Vin

    Uncle Vin Member 2022 Sponsor

    Clear glass (yes, glass).
     
  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Lens and bulb should be clear.
     
  4. maurywhurt

    maurywhurt Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Just out of curiosity, when did the front parking light lenses get changed to the amber color?
     
  5. Jp274

    Jp274 Member

    Thought so. I’ve seen all different variations on jeeps and wanted to keep it original
     
  6. ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I would guess when the light changed on the grille.
    For cars i think the 62 could be clear and 63 became amber.
     
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  7. Uncle Vin

    Uncle Vin Member 2022 Sponsor

    My 63' in my avatar photo has clear glass.
     
  8. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor


    I can see lens being clear
    but bulb should be amber . I think
     
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  9. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    I think '63 was the transition from clear glass to amber plastic. I've seen both on '63s. My '64 Tux has the amber plastic. These lenses have a "62" molded in them, so they were designed in 1962.
    -Donny
     
  10. Jp274

    Jp274 Member

    My 1960 when we got it. Wasn’t sure I’d this was changed or not
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  11. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I don't recall ever seeing an amber bulb in any that have the clear lens. Of course that doesn't mean it's correct.
     
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  12. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Yours is correct.
     
  13. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Wagon parts list calls for a 1034 bulb which is clear.
     
  14. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    The clear plastic ones are back up lights on my Tux.
     
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