Bill 88 R 688 ST Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Anyone know if you can replace bases and gaskets on an 88 R-model from outside the cab without removing headliner ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 are they held in with nutserts ? then yes. don't think by '88 they were mounted with machine screws/ bolts and nuts. problem would be if nutserts spin in sheet metal cab. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I was just about to ask the same thing.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 88 R 688 ST Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Thanks joeymack and mecohaulic. Not sure on the nutserts, was thinking about doin it over winter, and was wondering if anyone knew off the top of their head, just did em on my F-250 and had to drop headliner...😠 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 🍻 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 glad I have you as back up Jojo. when ever I question the brain cells for memory , YOU come to my rescue. defiantly need to have a brandy shot together soon. especially since you posted those mystery line up tools. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 hell,, back a screw off, it it rises you have nut-serts, if it spins, go to another one to be sure it spins, then youll know its bolted and not nutserted... Mech, is 'Nutserted' a word?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Bill 88 R 688 ST said: Thanks joeymack and mecohaulic. Not sure on the nutserts, was thinking about doin it over winter, and was wondering if anyone knew off the top of their head, just did em on my F-250 and had to drop headliner...😠 NOW You are NOT putting a F-250 in same category as a Mack !!! 😂🤣🤣. couldn't help myself. try a hold down screw see what happens. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Uhhh We did it again Mech,,, You know..... The Thing we do.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: hell,, back a screw off, it it rises you have nut-serts, if it spins, go to another one to be sure it spins, then youll know its bolted and not nutserted... Mech, is 'Nutserted' a word?? I'm a senior ; I can make up my own words and get a way with it, LMAO.. I'm nutserted according to the wife. ... so yes it is a word. can't print the other words I heard .. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Joey Mack said: Uhhh We did it again Mech,,, You know..... The Thing we do.. not speaking of """off topic ""I hope !!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Naahh... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 88 R 688 ST Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 LOL, No I am not putting that in the same category as my real truck... And just for the record, nutsert is a real word guys...🤣 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Glad you found the humor in 'us' taking over your posting.. we tend to do that a lot here.. Got any cool pics of your 'R' ?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill 88 R 688 ST Posted December 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill 88 R 688 ST Posted December 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 Nothing real cool, just some general pics... 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 hell yeah.. I love those 'R's' Clean lookin' too.. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 well,, gotta go.. it's bedtime.. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 88 R 688 ST Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Thanks joeymack. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Wouldn't mind having that R In my driveway! On an off topic note: I can't recall ever seeing an f250 with roof marker lights. I always associated marker lights as the mark of a one ton (at least in GM land) 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: well,, gotta go.. it's bedtime.. Jojo see : like I stated Jojo has my back all the time. didn't want to be first to say it's bedtime''' ; that makes me sound old ::: oh that's 🤣right Jojo works early am== I'm retired LMAO. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 back to original post; I'd say roof lights are held in with nutserts looking at pictures. question would be whether or not nutserts spin in cab sheet metal. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Mine weren't held in with a nutsert but are now I would just try it, if the screw spins then cut it off and bung a nut sert in to attach the light And use lots of never seize and some big long stainless screws and and the problem will be solved forever Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Bill 88 R 688 ST said: Nothing real cool, just some general pics... Nothing real cool my ass, the little doggy will be shibberbating, amd that must be a word for sure Cracking photo Don't see many dogs in the snow out here Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I think Harbor Freight has a nut setting tool kit.. They are fairly easy to install. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73696-can-roof-marker-light-base-and-gaskets-be-replaced-from-outside-without-removing-headliner/#findComment-544214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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