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Markings on light switch. OD or white ?

Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:55 pm
by Jim
Are the marks for the various switch positions on the
M38 light switch supposed to be OD or white? I've seen
them both ways.

Jim in Darkest Arkansas

Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:42 pm
by 12Bravo
While I was in the Army, when we would get new light switches, the lettering would all be in white while a lot of times if the vehicle was repainted, the switch would get painted also. I was in from 89-96 but am sure that it has been that way for a long time.

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:55 pm
by Ryan_Miller
I bought a NOS from 1953 and it was painted. I am not sure about in production 1950-52.

I have seen the newer HMMVs in service with them painted and now all new vehciles have the push button style.