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Offline raf2330

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Tailgate marker lights
« on: April 16, 2016, 05:20:26 pm »
Hey guys, anyone know where I can get the stock original tailgate marker lights for my 78 dually. Just the lenses would be fine, lights still work. Have not been able to locate any. Tried some of the online outfits and see nothing. Any help appreciated.

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Offline Jason S

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Re: Tailgate marker lights
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2016, 05:33:43 am »
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Re: Tailgate marker lights
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2016, 01:03:18 pm »
No, I have seen and considered these but they are not long enough to cover the existing holes in the tailgate from the originals. Posted a picture of the last complete one I have. Thanks for the response.
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Offline Jason S

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Re: Tailgate marker lights
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2016, 02:41:32 pm »
Dietz 77-825R is the part number for the lens.

It looks like Truck-lite is showing an almost identical assembly in their catalog:
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=28429&langId=-1

Attached is a photo from the Truck-Lite catalog and pdf of the assembly.  The photo shows the Dietz 77-825 part number on the lens - the bases are showing to be black instead of gray like yours.

The Truck-Lite & Signal-Stat number for the assembly with base is 1506 and 8956 for the lens only.  Even though Truck-lite shows them, it looks like these may have been discontinued by them. 

Here are 4 of the assemblies:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-PACK-Signal-Stat-1506-RED-MARKER-LIGHT-NOS-TRUCKLITE-2-Bulb-Light-/222066848934

Here is one of the lenses:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dietz-77-825R-SAE-PIL-70-Side-Marker-Lens-/272202144904?hash=item3f60831c88

Here is a trailer site that lists it:
http://www.easternmarine.com/rubber-body-mount-red-marker-light-1506d

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Offline raf2330

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Re: Tailgate marker lights
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2016, 03:13:35 pm »
Wow! Thanks so much. I have the GM part # for them, but never thought to look for DZ# on lens. What can I say, brain freeze I guess. The bases on the originals were black, sun over the last 38 yrs. bleached them pretty good. Have purchased from links you shared. This forum is great. Thanks again so much.                                                           
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Offline Jason S

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Re: Tailgate marker lights
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2016, 05:12:24 pm »
Glad to help! 

You'll have to post some photos of the new lenses - both daytime and night...

BTW- It looks like the seller at the first ebay link has listed a few more sets available for anyone interested.
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Re: Tailgate marker lights
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2016, 07:32:21 pm »
Great help Jason S!
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