Superdog Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Decided to replace the little amber lens marker lights on the '88 with chrome bullet markers,saw a set of 5 at Walcott last week for $99.95,but as we all know,you need a special center one for a Mack,so I just called my dealer to get a set ,4 standard and the short center one. Not in stock of course,so they ordered them . Picked them up Sat., $427.00 .I justa bout choked on my Skoal. My own fault since I didn't bother to check price first,but damn,I didn't dream they'd be that far outta line. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 i got 5 (led) from I80, for the center light, I cut it down with hack saw to same lenght as stock. It had a flat rib in same spot, painted it with some chrome paint and then clear coated. On the roof and you cant notice the difference till they light up! bobo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 i got 5 (led) from I80, for the center light, I cut it down with hack saw to same lenght as stock. It had a flat rib in same spot, painted it with some chrome paint and then clear coated. On the roof and you cant notice the difference till they light up! boboI wish I woulda checked Mack's price first , I woulda done the same thing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 That's what they are going to do with the old stuff price it so high that nobody will buy it and phase it out. I have the same problem with my International everything is discontinued or special order. Sometimes I get lucky and they will have new old stock. It is what it looks like. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Sounds like someone needs to start making the "special" center light and sell them on flea bay. Cut down an existing light, get it plated, and match it with 4 regular lights. You would have to make money at half of the factory price. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Might have to sleep with those lights under your pillow for a week or so before putting them on the truck. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 That's what they are going to do with the old stuff price it so high that nobody will buy it and phase it out. I have the same problem with my International everything is discontinued or special order. Sometimes I get lucky and they will have new old stock. It is what it looks like. Cheers, RobJust like the entire meaning of "Built like a Mack truck", it IS slowly & systematically being reduced merely a badge on the front of a V-----, and even that will soon be replaced with a diagonal slash just as so many others have had there fate sealed by a merger or buyout. Rick Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted June 24, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2013 They need to change that saying to "Built like an old Mack Truck" 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnet Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Big truck, big money, just purchased upper engine gasket set for the 711 engine. How does $500.00 grab you?. WOWVictor Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Might have to sleep with those lights under your pillow for a week or so before putting them on the truck.LOL.....I would be afraid that I would wake up the next morning with vaseoline on my bottom, wondering where that came from.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Big truck, big money, just purchased upper engine gasket set for the 711 engine. How does $500.00 grab you?. WOWVictor Not bad, I payed $1100.00 for mine last spring. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 LOL.....I would be afraid that I would wake up the next morning with vaseoline on my bottom, wondering where that came from.mikeYou mean your dealership uses a lube!! Lucky you, try it dry. 1 Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I use to buy in chassis rebuilt kit liners brng pistons gskt for 998.00 for E-6. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I just had to replace the drivers side steering box on my 89 Superliner, they had none around here, but McDivott Mack found one an original at a dealer in Canada paid almost $600 for that and turned in my core. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 You guys need to call us here at Watt's! (Especially if you are a BMT VIP...5% discount on any order, no limits!) Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 You guys need to call us here at Watt's! (Especially if you are a BMT VIP...5% discount on any order, no limits!) I figured on normal parts,all Mack dealers had to use the same price book.What would set of 5( 4 regular and 1 short) OEM Mack bullet lights cost me?Any word on the B-81 emblems????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-190746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Almost nothing is reasonable through Mack anymore,the chrome started peeling off my grille (plastic) a year or so back a replacement grille is almost $1000.00!.................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-191035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Superdog, Watts is cheaper than that and they advertise the set online, oh and I have the trucklite part number for them I got mine for $26 each and got the one center one from Mack $60. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-191054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Battery box bottom 170.00 174.00 235.00 that was a 60 mile radius at mack dealers Gabrielle was the most expensive that what happens after a dealer gets bought out 5 times 15 years. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-191116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Winrock ahs the boxes in stock used and a few new, PAI makes em now too including factory style stainless tops, you can get em all thru Winrock they are one of the oldest PAI Master dealers out there. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-191161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Decided to replace the little amber lens marker lights on the '88 with chrome bullet markers,saw a set of 5 at Walcott last week for $99.95,but as we all know,you need a special center one for a Mack,so I just called my dealer to get a set ,4 standard and the short center one. Not in stock of course,so they ordered them . Picked them up Sat., $427.00 .I justa bout choked on my Skoal. My own fault since I didn't bother to check price first,but damn,I didn't dream they'd be that far outta line.Mike were those lights KD 516. Mike and I went to the truck show in Wilmington, Ohio today. there was a guy selling new lights, he had a set 4 long 1 short. Mike bought a new set of KD 516 for $68 and some change tax included. if anyone is interested I will post the phone# Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-196272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Mike were those lights KD 516. Mike and I went to the truck show in Wilmington, Ohio today. there was a guy selling new lights, he had a set 4 long 1 short. Mike bought a new set of KD 516 for $68 and some change tax included. if anyone is interested I will post the phone#Superdog, Watts is cheaper than that and they advertise the set online, oh and I have the trucklite part number for them I got mine for $26 each and got the one center one from Mack $60.Pour Mike has probably has his head in the oven bout now! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-196497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Mike were those lights KD 516. Mike and I went to the truck show in Wilmington, Ohio today. there was a guy selling new lights, he had a set 4 long 1 short. Mike bought a new set of KD 516 for $68 and some change tax included. if anyone is interested I will post the phone#I'm in interest, let us know the phone#.The only reason to doubt - there's a picture on Watts webside shows the lights are original and completely reproduces the stuff on my roof.I plan to refresh mines but want to be shure they'll look absolutely correct, not "close to be similar".Have found just a body of the long kind on "Bigrigchromeshop" commented "copies OEM" for $66 apiece though. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-197271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm in interest, let us know the phone#.The only reason to doubt - there's a picture on Watts webside shows the lights are original and completely reproduces the stuff on my roof.I plan to refresh mines but want to be shure they'll look absolutely correct, not "close to be similar".Have found just a body of the long kind on "Bigrigchromeshop" commented "copies OEM" for $66 apiece though.www.slclighting.com 101 parker drive Andover, OH. 44003 phone # 1 800 938-0120. they also have the headlight buckets to fit about anything with the bezel. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-197338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thank you very much!Looks like they have them just for free Will try. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31695-sticker-shock/#findComment-198737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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