Keith S Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 My Model-B 46 came with five good KD517 bezels and amber lenses. What I don't have are the bases. Has anyone hacked-to-fit any of the new el-cheapo teardrop plastic cab lights to fit the KD517s? At $23 for five el-cheapos, it doesn't seem like too big a waste of money if it doesn't work. I've wasted more than $23 on a lot of stuff/ideas that didn't work! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 If all of yours look that good then I would use what you got. Just need a good ground for all 5. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Are the original 38MO216 cab roof marker lamps no longer available from Watts ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 kingofsalvage.com sells some aftermarket markers with chrome metal housings; he says they are longer than the originals but they will work. $155 for 5 lights. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 What Watts sold me were Grote . Watts product code # 130 $ 35.00 ea. Similar to the original but longer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 https://www.finditparts.com/products/354341/grote-45333?srcid=CHL01SCL010-Npla-Dmdt-Gusa-Svbr-Mmuu-K354341&gclid=CJ_sxOeqidQCFcdXDQodgFEGfQ I got mine from finditparts. Cheapest place I found them and I think I bought a $7 hose cutter to get free shipping. My original 517's will be come off some day but not sure when. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 517 s Are getting as gold as vent windows. I have been looking for years for some green glass lenses for 517s. Use to be able to buy complete 517 s from Mack about ten years ago but they were really cheaply chromed. They would rust bad if left outside 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks, Hobert for the link. My original lights on the F model still work, but the gaskets and bases are deteriorated. Paint and body on the F is my next project after I get the MH done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Underdog said: Thanks, Hobert for the link. My original lights on the F model still work, but the gaskets and bases are deteriorated. Paint and body on the F is my next project after I get the MH done. These lights have a semi curved base that match up to the B roof pretty well. Not sure how they will sit on the F's roof. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 11 hours ago, Hobert62 said: These lights have a semi curved base that match up to the B roof pretty well. Not sure how they will sit on the F's roof. I've checked on it before... Same lamp. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) Nice thing is these grotes are made from some type of nonmagnetic metal and shouldn't rust, or crack like the cheap plastic ones. Edited May 26, 2017 by Hobert62 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith S Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 5/23/2017 at 6:43 PM, kscarbel2 said: Are the original 38MO216 cab roof marker lamps no longer available from Watts ? That's an interesting part number - it brought up a whole bunch of "equivalents". Specifically the DO-Ray 410's, which led to a whole bunch of truck cab lights. Anybody know about the DO-Ray 410? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I still have the original glass in mine, the covers are nice but my bases are junk. I will likely just rebuild them the best I can when the time comes. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 39 Baby Mack Posted May 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2017 There are actually 2 different style KD #517 marker lamps. The #517 which has a curved base to fit on a curved roof (B model etc.) There was also a #517F which was made to fit on a flat roof. Early "F" models had these, Greg's F model has these. I always thought these were very clever the way they were made. Both lamps use the same door (bezel) and lens only the bases are different to fit the different roof shapes. The #517F base is flat on the bottom but is formed into a curve on the top to match the contour of the door for the regular #517. If you think regular #517s are scarce I wouldn't want to try to find the #517Fs. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for the clarification, Ron. I always thought they were the same lamp as a B-model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-370860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicked Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) Have bezel for lamp labeled AT#D124618. Amber KD 517. Need info maybe f series Edited June 19, 2021 by Dicked More info needed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49945-kd-517-cab-lights/#findComment-475441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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