Socket for interior lights?

[SpookyDad]

Does anyone have a 12v socket for plugging in vehicle interior lights?

Anyone have pictures they wouldn't mind sharing?

Thanks

Neil

[Funksammler]

Neil,

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Basically they are standard Bosch units, they exist in a number of variations in metal and bakelite. I have placed them on 5 mm plywood bases to feed in the connection wires from below. Note that the left one, a prewar version, still has "Germany" stamped on it!

regards,

Funksammler

[SpookyDad]

Funksammler

Is there anything you don't have in your collection?

Do you know if these are currently available as modern parts?

Do you have a couple of spares that you wouldn't mind parting with?

Neil

[Funksammler]

As it happens I am looking for quite a bunch myself for some restoration work. They do pop up from time to time however, usually in late war yellow. They were found in many vehicles, including half-tracks and tanks, so best look at the vehicle collecting community to find some. I surely wish I could find a boxfull of them!

regards,

Funksammler

[SpookyDad]

Do you know what the Wehrmacht called them? It would be handy to have a search term.

Thanks

Neil

[Funksammler]

Probably 12 V Steckdose...

regards,

Funksammler