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oem4me · 04-12-2013, 06:08 PM

Just a heads up that newly made lenses are now available. Don't do what I did and hit the Buy it Now button thinking you found the last NOS set on earth. The darn things are repops! (good ones though) I think I overpaid by a quite bit too. Oh well.

Reyals Bemus · 04-12-2013, 06:41 PM

Reeeally? Who is making them? And how is the quality?

oem4me · 04-12-2013, 08:49 PM

I'm sure a number of sellers have them as they are GM Restoration Parts authorized repros. The vague wording of the particular Ebay listing and high quality fooled me into thinking they were NOS. I can imagine a few other buyers are going to get suckered as well.
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**ChiefRocka** · 04-12-2013, 10:29 PM

I seem to have purchased an NOS set (left over military) lenses.

They are 'guide' lenses ...

I paid $70 shipped ...

Did I get reemed ??

GVDobler · 04-12-2013, 10:45 PM

I'll take a high quality repop over brittle 50 year old plastic. I have a set of repops and they are very good. I also have a set of used and they are okay.
I also have the originals that have a blue dot inserted.

Unless you are going for concourse restoration, the repops are better than the old brittle ones any day. 2cents, keep the change.

spacedebris · 04-13-2013, 01:20 AM

took a little to find them. for some reason my normal search terms "1960 suburban tail light lens" would not pull them up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-1961-19...d7fb7c&vxp=mtr

to help others.

Quote from ad.....

ONE NEW SET OF TAIL LIGHT LENSES FOR YOUR 1960-66 CHEVROLET OR GMC SUBURBAN OR PANEL TRUCK, AS ORIGINAL WITH "GUIDEX" ON THE LENS, FULLY LICENSED GM RESTORATION PART. NEW TO THE MARKET THIS WEEK, HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED FROM GM MANY YEARS AGO, SHIPS TO LOWER 48 STATES ONLY.

spacedebris · 04-13-2013, 01:24 AM

Hell, Just noticed who was selling on ebay. Its the ebay store for truck and car shop in orange. Bet its now available via their catalog.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I seem to have purchased an NOS set (left over military) lenses.

They are 'guide' lenses ...

I paid $70 shipped ...

Did I get reemed ??

Not really. If you want NOS then I'd say thats not too bad. If you dont care about NOS, then these new ones are $46 a pair.

jonzcustomshop · 04-13-2013, 07:24 AM

this will help!... that ebay link- $16 shipping???? a little high if you ask me....
wonder if they will do some in clear? I think it would be cool to mount some mirror image on the doors for reverse lights.

**MusicMan70** · 04-13-2013, 11:58 AM

Thanks Spacedebris, for the link.

padresag · 04-13-2013, 03:17 PM

I got these off a fellow on Jollies site last year for 26.50 for the pair shipped from MO.. got them for spares(still in the wrapper). guess that I did ok then!

ron

hemifalcon · 04-15-2013, 01:52 PM

I cheated and called them.. Just ordered mine..

gostranger · 04-16-2013, 06:00 AM

was it the same price?

hemifalcon · 04-16-2013, 09:44 AM

Yeah--same $46 price over the phone...
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**ChiefRocka** · 04-18-2013, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

this will help!... that ebay link- $16 shipping???? a little high if you ask me....
wonder if they will do some in clear? I think it would be cool to mount some mirror image on the doors for reverse lights.

**60-66** · 04-18-2013, 02:53 PM

Talked to the truck shop today, they sold 40 sets in no time, what's the opinion of fit and finish ? Past experience with other repop lenses is the light does not shine through exactly the same ? Just curious what you think.

oem4me · 04-19-2013, 01:44 AM

Got my new Counterpart/GM Restoration part repops and compared them to an NOS lens. First, I have to say these are some clean lenses. I mean really super clean. In fact, they are noticeably cleaner and glossier than the NOS lens. This may not be a good thing however, depending upon what they look like when in use, especially at night.
You can see in the pics the repop lens appears a bit clearer (hence darker) than the NOS one. I suspect the slightly "frosty" original may illuminate more evenly after dark.
Other than this one difference, the new lenses are perfect in every detail and look as good or better than the originals.

**60-66** · 04-20-2013, 02:44 PM

OK, so just so I understand, your going to put Chinese aftermarket parts on "OEM"forme's Carryall ?

oem4me · 04-20-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60-66

OK, so just so I understand, your going to put Chinese aftermarket parts on "OEM"forme's Carryall ?

Oh gosh NO!

When I pulled the BIN trigger on these, they were cleverly listed as new lenses with no packaging and no mention of them being repros. Until then, the latest info I had was that NOBODY had ANY in stock, and NOS or used was all one could hope to find. Within minutes of committing to buy I had found others clearly listed as new repros and my happy bubble was burst.
As You might suspect, I am a huge fan of original factory parts and seek those pieces exclusively for my trucks.
I posted pics for those who are simply after a good set of lenses. With that in mind, these repros are very nice quality.

**60-66** · 04-20-2013, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oem4me

Oh gosh NO!

When I pulled the BIN trigger on these, they were cleverly listed as new lenses with no packaging and no mention of them being repros. Until then, the latest info I had was that NOBODY had ANY in stock, and NOS or used was all one could hope to find. Within minutes of committing to buy I had found others clearly listed as new repros and my happy bubble was burst.
As You might suspect, I am a huge fan of original factory parts and seek those pieces exclusively for my trucks.
I posted pics for those who are simply after a good set of lenses. With that in mind, these repros are very nice quality.

LOL

! Just giving you a hard time Bruce ....I actually think this is one of the better looking reproduction items they make. Jon

hemifalcon · 04-24-2013, 02:09 AM

Got a couple pair of lenses today.. They ARE top notch reproductions. They have the correct markings on them and the castings are fantastic..

bbadfred · 04-25-2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemifalcon

Got a couple pair of lenses today.. They ARE top notch reproductions. They have the correct markings on them and the castings are fantastic..

Ditto! Got mine yesterday and they ae flawless!!! Now if I could just find a nice set of housings!

Dewey Clines · 04-30-2013, 09:26 PM

Brothers has them on sale right now for $49.00. I bought a set and waiting to see the quality! I'll post when I get them.
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**Corts60** · 04-30-2013, 11:19 PM

Just got my set today from Truck and Car shop. Very impressed. It is probably the first plastic re-pop I have seen that doesn't seem chinzy or cheap. It's about time!

Reyals Bemus · 05-01-2013, 10:53 PM

This is great news. Quality repros! For our '60-66 Burbs and Panels no less. Hallelujah!

bbadfred · 05-29-2013, 08:38 AM

I got mine also and they look excellent! I will be running mine with Led bulbs so they should work fine, Now I need to get busy and get some nice housings so I can get them installed!

04-12-2013, 06:08 PM	#1
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Suburban tail lenses Just a heads up that newly made lenses are now available. Don't do what I did and hit the Buy it Now button thinking you found the last NOS set on earth. The darn things are repops! (good ones though) I think I overpaid by a quite bit too. Oh well.

04-12-2013, 06:41 PM	#2
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: Suburban tail lenses Reeeally? Who is making them? And how is the quality?

04-12-2013, 08:49 PM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Suburban tail lenses I'm sure a number of sellers have them as they are GM Restoration Parts authorized repros. The vague wording of the particular Ebay listing and high quality fooled me into thinking they were NOS. I can imagine a few other buyers are going to get suckered as well. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by oem4me; 04-12-2013 at 09:06 PM.

04-12-2013, 10:29 PM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Suburban tail lenses I seem to have purchased an NOS set (left over military) lenses. They are 'guide' lenses ... I paid $70 shipped ... Did I get reemed ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-12-2013, 10:45 PM	#5
GVDobler Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 122	Re: Suburban tail lenses I'll take a high quality repop over brittle 50 year old plastic. I have a set of repops and they are very good. I also have a set of used and they are okay. I also have the originals that have a blue dot inserted. Unless you are going for concourse restoration, the repops are better than the old brittle ones any day. 2cents, keep the change. __________________ Jon S 1966 GMC Suburban 305 V6 Las Vegas NV

04-13-2013, 01:20 AM	#6
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Suburban tail lenses took a little to find them. for some reason my normal search terms "1960 suburban tail light lens" would not pull them up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-1961-19...d7fb7c&vxp=mtr to help others. Quote from ad..... ONE NEW SET OF TAIL LIGHT LENSES FOR YOUR 1960-66 CHEVROLET OR GMC SUBURBAN OR PANEL TRUCK, AS ORIGINAL WITH "GUIDEX" ON THE LENS, FULLY LICENSED GM RESTORATION PART. NEW TO THE MARKET THIS WEEK, HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED FROM GM MANY YEARS AGO, SHIPS TO LOWER 48 STATES ONLY.

04-13-2013, 07:24 AM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Suburban tail lenses this will help!... that ebay link- $16 shipping???? a little high if you ask me.... wonder if they will do some in clear? I think it would be cool to mount some mirror image on the doors for reverse lights. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

04-13-2013, 11:58 AM	#9
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Suburban tail lenses Thanks Spacedebris, for the link. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

04-13-2013, 03:17 PM	#10
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Suburban tail lenses I got these off a fellow on Jollies site last year for 26.50 for the pair shipped from MO.. got them for spares(still in the wrapper). guess that I did ok then! ron

04-15-2013, 01:52 PM	#11
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: Suburban tail lenses I cheated and called them.. Just ordered mine.. __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495

04-16-2013, 06:00 AM	#12
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Suburban tail lenses was it the same price?

04-16-2013, 09:44 AM	#13
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: Suburban tail lenses Yeah--same $46 price over the phone... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495

04-18-2013, 02:53 PM	#15
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Suburban tail lenses Talked to the truck shop today, they sold 40 sets in no time, what's the opinion of fit and finish ? Past experience with other repop lenses is the light does not shine through exactly the same ? Just curious what you think. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

04-19-2013, 01:44 AM	#16
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Suburban tail lenses Got my new Counterpart/GM Restoration part repops and compared them to an NOS lens. First, I have to say these are some clean lenses. I mean really super clean. In fact, they are noticeably cleaner and glossier than the NOS lens. This may not be a good thing however, depending upon what they look like when in use, especially at night. You can see in the pics the repop lens appears a bit clearer (hence darker) than the NOS one. I suspect the slightly "frosty" original may illuminate more evenly after dark. Other than this one difference, the new lenses are perfect in every detail and look as good or better than the originals. Attached Images

04-20-2013, 02:44 PM	#17
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Suburban tail lenses OK, so just so I understand, your going to put Chinese aftermarket parts on "OEM"forme's Carryall ? __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK



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04-24-2013, 02:09 AM	#20
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: Suburban tail lenses Got a couple pair of lenses today.. They ARE top notch reproductions. They have the correct markings on them and the castings are fantastic.. __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495

04-30-2013, 09:26 PM	#22
Dewey Clines Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 33	Re: Suburban tail lenses Brothers has them on sale right now for $49.00. I bought a set and waiting to see the quality! I'll post when I get them. Posted via Mobile Device

04-30-2013, 11:19 PM	#23
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Suburban tail lenses Just got my set today from Truck and Car shop. Very impressed. It is probably the first plastic re-pop I have seen that doesn't seem chinzy or cheap. It's about time! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

05-01-2013, 10:53 PM	#24
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: Suburban tail lenses This is great news. Quality repros! For our '60-66 Burbs and Panels no less. Hallelujah!

05-29-2013, 08:38 AM	#25
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: Suburban tail lenses I got mine also and they look excellent! I will be running mine with Led bulbs so they should work fine, Now I need to get busy and get some nice housings so I can get them installed!

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