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Botkins
Posted 2014-07-30 8:25 PM (#2254)
Subject: Marker lighs


Location: Botkins, Ohio
(206.51.134.204)		I have 1973 #55 coach and the front and rear marker lights are very rusty. Can anyone help me find original replacements that look new? or should i send them out to get chromed?
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BigRabbitMan
Posted 2014-07-31 12:38 AM (#2255 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs



Location: Cottage Grove, OR
(97.94.224.253)		I do not know of a source of ones like the originals used on the earlier coaches. If you want to retain that light, then I would plan on rebuilding the ones that you have. I do like those clearance lights!
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fmc708
Posted 2014-07-31 4:53 PM (#2256 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: RE: Marker lighs



Location: Soquel, CA.
(50.184.134.59)		That would be my first choice too, sending them out to be fixed up. The alternative is to replace them with something close, which you should be able to find on the nets.

You could also try a salvage or used parts place like this:
http://www.ericksonsrv.com/index.html


Or, go with something freaky like this!
http://www.grandgeneral.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&fly...
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dkarnath
Posted 2014-07-31 5:20 PM (#2257 - in reply to #2256)
Subject: RE: Marker lighs


Location: Medford, OR
(204.10.247.1)		I was going to post the eagle markers myself!! lol It's kinda hard to find red lense markers....
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hemi354az
Posted 2014-07-31 9:19 PM (#2258 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: RE: Marker lighs


Location: Scottsdale, Aridzona
(68.110.65.14)		Sooner or later you'll want to look here - http://www.taillightking.com/
I kept looking on E-bay and finally collected 10 good frames/sockets, gaskets, real good lenses, some painted covers, some used chrome.
Had them all re-plated and changed all to LED bulbs.
RED led bulbs are BRIGHTER shining thru red lenses, than bright white. Couldn't tell much difference between white or yellow/amber LEDs thru yellow/amber lenses.
It may take a while to get 5 red and 5 yellow good running lights. Keep at it. Lou #120
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dkarnath
Posted 2014-08-01 9:38 AM (#2259 - in reply to #2258)
Subject: RE: Marker lighs


Location: Medford, OR
(204.10.247.1)		Good link Lou. Thanks

Light on
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hemi354az
Posted 2014-08-01 11:00 AM (#2260 - in reply to #2259)
Subject: RE: Marker lighs


Location: Scottsdale, Aridzona
(68.110.65.14)		Light on ? Ha Ha Ha !!! Now you're catching ON !
Lou
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andy1canada
Posted 2014-08-05 11:53 PM (#2261 - in reply to #2260)
Subject: RE: Marker lighs


Location: Victoria, BC. Canada
(174.7.192.219)		There's also these: http://www.grote.com/product.php?product_number=G5052

I'm running them now and couldn't be happier. Look great, use little juice and have an awesome gasket that I believe won't leak for 20 yrs or more.

Options... options... leave it alone already.

Good luck.

Terry
#846 (2-after Charlie Pride's coach and 2-before Clint's)
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Botkins
Posted 2014-08-20 8:20 PM (#2262 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Botkins, Ohio
(206.51.134.204)		Thanks for all the input. I am sending them in to be cleaned and chromed. I will let you know how they turn out. Thanks again, this is a great resource for FMC owners
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FMC
Posted 2014-10-29 4:49 PM (#2361 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Lavallette, NJ 08735
(72.88.129.131)		If this helps, I found some vintage chrome ones on ebay that are an exact match, with "PM 112". and "SAE 61 P" on them...
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Botkins
Posted 2015-06-17 7:34 PM (#2764 - in reply to #2361)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Botkins, Ohio
(206.51.134.242)		I found the lights on ebay they matched mine perfectly. thank you fmc for the info. I sent in 7 to be chromed at a local Harley Davidson dealer. they returned in OK shape I paid $30 each. I chose the cheapest chrome option, could have be up to $200 each for a perfect job. I am happy to have the original lights and they look fine.
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dkarnath
Posted 2015-06-18 9:37 AM (#2767 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Medford, OR
(204.10.247.1)		30 dollars each? ouch. And they weren't done real well? Thats crazy. It's been a while since I've had anything chromed, sounds like prices have sky rocketed.
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lagunacat
Posted 2015-06-19 9:31 AM (#2769 - in reply to #2767)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Prescott, AZ
(160.3.64.169)		I agree that seems excessive. There are well over 20 plating companies in the greater Los Angeles area competing for business. When I was restoring motorcycles in LA chroming was not one of my major expenses. I once brought in a box of 30 small pieces into a company and they did them for $30. They just hung them with a larger job. Header pipes were $50-$100 depending on quantity. Always triple chromed. Here are a few links.


http://www.generalplatingco.net/chromium-bath-services
http://www.verneschromeplating.com
http://valleyplating.com
http://aamfgco.com
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dkarnath
Posted 2015-06-19 10:38 AM (#2770 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Medford, OR
(204.10.247.1)		Our local plating out fit closed there doors a few years ago (strong local economy you know)...We have to send items to CA now I'm told. I thought about having my factory split/rim/ring wheels chrome plated...I made some calls, and was told they would have to remove the factory welds, re-weld the rim with a certain rod type, then chrome. The price was VERY expensive. So.....that is when a couple cans of stainless steel color paint come in handy...at least I think that is what I am going to use....

Dan
#850
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andy1canada
Posted 2015-06-19 7:08 PM (#2773 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Victoria, BC. Canada
(108.180.28.87)		Tremclad has a nice gloss-alum works good. It actually looks like alum when you first put it on but loses some of its luster when it dries.
If I can't find a decent place (at a decent $$$) to re-chrome my door hinges here in Victoria, I'll likely use that paint as well. They sure need it.
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dkarnath
Posted 2015-06-19 11:07 PM (#2776 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Medford, OR
(107.77.97.107)		Yeah Andy, I have some "stainless steel" color made by Dupli-Color. I used some of it on 184's rear bumper to see how it would look, and I was surprised. If I remember correctly it had a deep metal flake semi-gloss sheen to it. Pretty neat stuff. I'll try one wheel and hope it's not to over the top bright...
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andy1canada
Posted 2015-06-20 8:23 AM (#2780 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Victoria, BC. Canada
(108.180.28.87)		Let us know how it works out Dan.
Terry
#846
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ricogomez
Posted 2015-06-23 11:30 AM (#2786 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: RE: Marker lighs


Location: Houston, Texas
(107.77.72.92)		check eBay for a 1972 Chevy/GMC trucks, they look great and fit good with a very minor mod...


Rico & Carmen
397
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byegorge
Posted 2015-06-23 2:10 PM (#2787 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Olympia, Washington
(174.61.212.92)		Now if anyone can point me towards the 'budget' priced amber & red marker lights I'll be happy.
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andy1canada
Posted 2015-06-23 10:33 PM (#2790 - in reply to #2254)
Subject: Re: Marker lighs


Location: Victoria, BC. Canada
(108.180.28.87)		http://www.grote.com/product.php?product_number=G5052

LED's with a very good thick foam gasket that don't leak.

Won't do much for the 'purist's' though...
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