h67st Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 A friend sold me some KD517 lights; I found that 3 of them had a different kind of base that's more flat so they will fit on my H model and other cabs that aren't as curved as the B model roof. I need to get 2 more of these bases, if anyone knows where I can get 2 please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Honestly it seems like no difference to me. Could be just imperfection of stamping. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Restoration Specialties in PA have the rubber bases and the inserts for the glass or plastic lens to sit on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I could use a few better bases. Mine are rotted and one doesn't have anything to hold the screw for the cover. I've had it siliconed on for nearly 2 decades now! Mine look like Matts, not the newer reverse flipped edge. Edited September 29, 2020 by Freightrain Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Thanks Matt! I have bases like yours...these new bases are much flatter. The old ones will work but as you can see in these pictures, the chrome top piece leaves a big gap in the middle since my cab is not as curved as a B model. I can make the old ones work but if I can find 2 of the correct bases I will have all 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 My lights were crap and I spent some time researching the lights different places sell for my b model and got on the grotte site and found the same lights for a lot less money they look close enough for me I'm probably somewhat less fussy about oem parts on my truck but the new lights looked like the ones that was on the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I can pick out some good ones and run them through my cabinet to see what they really look like? I was just saving them until I found the NOS ones. Edited September 29, 2020 by mattb73lt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Check out these guys. They have at least SOME of the ones that match up with factory stuff. The bullets they have matched up with the ones on my old R. EMTS parts used to have some also, but they don't appear to have too much any more. Not sure if any of this will help, but it's all I've got! https://www.slclighting.com/search-results-page/marker%20lights https://www.slclighting.com/product-page/cab-marker-chrome-high-impact-amber-incandescent Also check out this conversation from a few years back... Edited September 29, 2020 by doubleclutchinweasel added additional links 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 I found a couple of NOS markers that are identical to KD517s but sold under Napa brand name. They have rubber bases that are almost flat on the bottom to fit the L and H cab but take the regular 517 lens and cover. I'd rather have the metal bases but if I don't find any then I'll use these. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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