Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

arrover · 11-26-2013, 12:02 AM

Tonight I replaced my cab lights and gaskets for $29 (plus shipping). The cheapest that I could find from LMC, Classic Parts, Classic Industries, Brothers, etc. was $80. Here's the link: http://www.truckspring.com/heavy-dut.../VSM1313A.aspx I don't work for them and I've never ordered from them either. The lights are $5.72 each and include the light socket, bulb, rubber base gasket and the lens. I didn't use the sockets or bulbs but it's nice to have spares. It might be good for someone wanting to add clearance lights to their truck. Anyway, I thought you guys might be interested.

JellyBeanDriver · 11-26-2013, 12:37 AM

Great deal!

**special-K** · 11-26-2013, 12:37 AM

Good to know. Thanks!

Tx Firefighter · 11-26-2013, 07:40 AM

I paid extra to get genuine GM gaskets for my truck. When they arrived, I see this on the package....

Made in China. Looks like I'd have been ahead to just get the ones like you got. China is China. But I would have more money left in my pocket if I hadn't gotten the Chinese ones in the GM bag.

Thanks for the tip. Next time I need some I will know where to go.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-26-2013, 09:22 AM

Funny you should mention about GM parts being made in china.. I just bought a starter relay for my diesel from GM Parts Direct and it too was made in china.. It lasted one start.. I too have decided that the unnamed aftermarket is prolly the same quality as the new DM parts..
Good find Arrover

arrover · 11-26-2013, 09:50 AM

Thanks guys. I hope the info is helpful to someone. Yes, I agree that these are most likely made overseas somewhere. They aren't marked like the original Signal Stat 9069 lenses were and they didn't come in any packaging (other than the shipping box). I imagine that these are probably the same as the lenses and gaskets that you would get from the reproduction parts houses but I can't be sure.

king-918 · 11-26-2013, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I paid extra to get genuine GM gaskets for my truck. When they arrived, I see this on the package....

Made in China. Looks like I'd have been ahead to just get the ones like you got. China is China. But I would have more money left in my pocket if I hadn't gotten the Chinese ones in the GM bag.

Thanks for the tip. Next time I need some I will know where to go.

If you want something made in merica buy Toyota

jhama78 · 11-26-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by king-918

If you want something made in merica buy Toyota

Sad but true

*nekkidhillbilly* · 11-26-2013, 07:53 PM

yeah built in ky engines and junk come on a train from a ship that came from japan though................my kia is built in ga even.

11-26-2013, 12:02 AM	#1
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 Tonight I replaced my cab lights and gaskets for $29 (plus shipping). The cheapest that I could find from LMC, Classic Parts, Classic Industries, Brothers, etc. was $80. Here's the link: http://www.truckspring.com/heavy-dut.../VSM1313A.aspx I don't work for them and I've never ordered from them either. The lights are $5.72 each and include the light socket, bulb, rubber base gasket and the lens. I didn't use the sockets or bulbs but it's nice to have spares. It might be good for someone wanting to add clearance lights to their truck. Anyway, I thought you guys might be interested. Attached Images __________________ 1982 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 - "River Truck" build thread 1973-1987(91) Chevy/GMC How-To Videos

11-26-2013, 12:37 AM	#2
JellyBeanDriver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 268	Re: Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 Great deal! __________________ 86' C30 Dually Crew Cab Ranch truck, carb'd 454, TH400, towing a slant load 4 horse trailer.

11-26-2013, 12:37 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 Good to know. Thanks! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-26-2013, 07:40 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 I paid extra to get genuine GM gaskets for my truck. When they arrived, I see this on the package.... Made in China. Looks like I'd have been ahead to just get the ones like you got. China is China. But I would have more money left in my pocket if I hadn't gotten the Chinese ones in the GM bag. Thanks for the tip. Next time I need some I will know where to go. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-26-2013, 09:22 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 Funny you should mention about GM parts being made in china.. I just bought a starter relay for my diesel from GM Parts Direct and it too was made in china.. It lasted one start.. I too have decided that the unnamed aftermarket is prolly the same quality as the new DM parts.. Good find Arrover __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-26-2013, 09:50 AM	#6
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 Thanks guys. I hope the info is helpful to someone. Yes, I agree that these are most likely made overseas somewhere. They aren't marked like the original Signal Stat 9069 lenses were and they didn't come in any packaging (other than the shipping box). I imagine that these are probably the same as the lenses and gaskets that you would get from the reproduction parts houses but I can't be sure. __________________ 1982 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 - "River Truck" build thread 1973-1987(91) Chevy/GMC How-To Videos

11-26-2013, 07:53 PM	#9
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Replace your cab light lenses/gaskets for $29 yeah built in ky engines and junk come on a train from a ship that came from japan though................my kia is built in ga even.

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