Wanted side markers.
- Thread starter MikeB
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Have you looked at the full-size Jeep ones there in about an eighth of a 1/8”shorter on the bolt spacing?
They do look similar. I like the 70s style chrome ring on the OEM lights. Ill have to see if I can merge them. Thanks for the recommendation.
If who can find them and willing to pay the price, 1970 AMC Javelin AMX are suppose to be the same. They were a one year only item.
Yeah like $200 for 1 red NOS AMX side marker. Front 1970 AMX amber markers are so rare you just don’t find them NOS or used for that matter. There is a guy in LA that used to have oodles of front/rear side markers that he hoarded over the years but has since dwindled down to a few sets. He only sells sets to restorers of 1970 AMX folks for a huge markup.
I found a nice set of used 1970 AMX rear side markers that I plan on using to replace my current China markers that have faded/cracked in just 2 years. Plus, I believe the original mounts for the screws were rivet nuts in the SMC that are broken off. It also looks like some sort of plate was sandwiched between the side marker and the body but I cannot figure out the body assembly manual image I downloaded - crappy image quality.
Ed
Applied has originals for less than $100
SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ( ORIGINAL LENS )
These marker lights are available in red and amber for your GMC motorhome.
www.gmcrvparts.com
The Amber side markers are 2 piece and difficult keeping assembled. I considered gluing them but the fit isn’t the worlds greatest. These are the same I have now on my motorhome but not impressed with the longevity - faded and cracked in 2 years.Applied has originals for less than $100
SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ( ORIGINAL LENS )
These marker lights are available in red and amber for your GMC motorhome.www.gmcrvparts.com
Wow $150 to $300 on ebay. Maybe the AMC guys need to be looking at Applied’s lights.
I used these. They just need a little modification. https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-79-ford/sidemarker/fc-1973-79-front-sidemarker-lamp
That website forces the entry of a vehicle in a pop up. Can you identify the source vehicle?
Rick “has been known to shun stores that start with ‘what car?’” Denney
Many of the parts on our vehicles fit some, if not many other vehicles. I don't know if anyone has researched the side markers, but there could be dozens of vehicles that used these. I believe there are SAE Guide numbers that could be used to find alike parts. I just ran across this today: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/ptd/d/tulsa-buick-oldsmobile-pontiac-park/7667275556.html
Maybe it will be of some help.
Maybe it will be of some help.
It was huge work to eliminate the entire side bumper strip as the aluminum top meets the lower FG there but I did and almost 2 years later, there are no cracks. Anyway, in cleaning up the sides, I used the small and bright almost flush round LED lights there. I think they give it a much more modern appearance.
I have an album somewhere on this site that shows the side markers and running lights. I tried to smooth out the whole body but the mirrors are a big aero drag. Working on that but don't want to spend crazy money for nice mirrors. Things like this usually come to me if I keep looking.
1970 AMX/Javelin part numbers:
Front side marker: AMC 448-7459
Rear side marker: AMC 448-7460
I found this website recently with front/rear reproduction 1970 AMX sidelights plus made in USA. Scroll down the page for the listing and prices.
I find I'm not in the restoration camp on this one.
I'll convert all 4 to a led setup before I spend the
same $ on a replacement. Then again, maybe some
red plexi cut to size?
Better yet, does anyone know of a translucent plastic
that is printable in a 3-d printer? I'll print the darn thing.
I'll convert all 4 to a led setup before I spend the
same $ on a replacement. Then again, maybe some
red plexi cut to size?
Better yet, does anyone know of a translucent plastic
that is printable in a 3-d printer? I'll print the darn thing.
