Headlamp positions

[100SRV]

In the late '60's (I believe 1968) legislation meant that the grille-mounted headlamps would result in Land Rovers not complying with road vehicle regulations in some countries (may well be UK), can anyone explain why/how the Jeep CJ and Wrangler series have escaped this regulation?

[300bhp/ton]

I don't know for sure, but I think if measured the Jeep's headlights are closer to the edge of the vehicle. The Wings tend to be narrower.





I also suspect that critically on a Jeep the headlights are almost level with the front of the car, while on an old Series when inner mounted they are also some 8"+ further back as well. Which can obstruct the light when viewed at some angles like this:

[Martin4x4]

If manufactured after 1972 they must be no more "400 millimetres from the outer edges of the widest part of the vehicle"

[100SRV]

300bhp/ton said:

I don't know for sure, but I think if measured the Jeep's headlights are closer to the edge of the vehicle. The Wings tend to be narrower.

I also suspect that critically on a Jeep the headlights are almost level with the front of the car, while on an old Series when inner mounted they are also some 8"+ further back as well. Which can obstruct the light when viewed at some angles like this:

Logical deductions...I didn't realise how far from the edges the grille mounted headlamps were until I used my Dad's Series One last night - the photos of the Jeeps reinforce how wide Land Rover wings are!