What is the best tailight assembly to get? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

64GMCHorsepower · 03-11-2010, 09:56 PM

My tailight assembly was toast in my 64 Fleetside, so I went to O'Reilly's and bought one of the generic GM tailite sockets....

It sucks!!! It does not work unless I wiggle the bulb around, and I have to keep pressure on it also......

So what is the best almost near OEM style taillite socket that I can buy/order to replace this and work.

I don't mind paying for high quality items, so help a brother out.....

thanks

Chad

K-TEN · 03-11-2010, 10:41 PM

NOS is always the best. I just checked eBay and didn't see anything. So the next best is used original. Ping up some of the guys here like 4-5-6 Lil Red and some others on Stovebolt and get some clean used ones. It's hit or miss with reproduction stuff. If it isn't "OER" -Original Equipment Reproduction--then you're just shootin' the dice. Sometimes you win, this time you lost.

BigRedTruck · 03-11-2010, 10:46 PM

you can check the fillingstation.com, or oldchevytrucks.com or parts123.com all have what you need. I've purchase many items from these companies. Oldchevytrucks.com is the cheapest for shipping of anything min $3 but they only charge the actual fee charged by UPS & USPS. You wont have anymore problems unless you have a grounding issue.

creep · 03-12-2010, 12:42 PM

I replaced mine with new ones from classicparts.com. 2 new housings cost me about $30. I also bought 2 new bezels for $24, 2 new lenses for $20 and a new taillight wiring harnes for $40.

Ornery37 · 03-13-2010, 06:25 AM

I think LMC has some of that stuff, but not sure on the quality

mbgmike · 03-13-2010, 10:41 AM

You have several options. We sell the housings and all kinds of repair sockets

*LILRED66* · 03-13-2010, 02:25 PM

Good, used stuff is available and the best quality, fit & finish, since it is original equipment and requires no modifications. I have them, if you decide to go this route.

jonathan-m · 03-13-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Good, used stuff is available and the best quality, fit & finish, since it is original equipment and requires no modifications. I have them, if you decide to go this route.

I just got a full tail light assembly from LilRed66, just got it put in about an hour ago actually. Looked damned near brand new when I got it, and worked like a charm.

mbgmike · 03-13-2010, 05:40 PM

If you want used we have them as well if you prefer.

03-11-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	What is the best tailight assembly to get? My tailight assembly was toast in my 64 Fleetside, so I went to O'Reilly's and bought one of the generic GM tailite sockets.... It sucks!!! It does not work unless I wiggle the bulb around, and I have to keep pressure on it also...... So what is the best almost near OEM style taillite socket that I can buy/order to replace this and work. I don't mind paying for high quality items, so help a brother out..... thanks Chad __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

03-11-2010, 10:41 PM	#2
K-TEN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 114	Re: What is the best tailight assembly to get? NOS is always the best. I just checked eBay and didn't see anything. So the next best is used original. Ping up some of the guys here like 4-5-6 Lil Red and some others on Stovebolt and get some clean used ones. It's hit or miss with reproduction stuff. If it isn't "OER" -Original Equipment Reproduction--then you're just shootin' the dice. Sometimes you win, this time you lost.

03-11-2010, 10:46 PM	#3
BigRedTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 13	Re: What is the best tailight assembly to get? you can check the fillingstation.com, or oldchevytrucks.com or parts123.com all have what you need. I've purchase many items from these companies. Oldchevytrucks.com is the cheapest for shipping of anything min $3 but they only charge the actual fee charged by UPS & USPS. You wont have anymore problems unless you have a grounding issue.

03-12-2010, 12:42 PM	#4
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: What is the best tailight assembly to get? I replaced mine with new ones from classicparts.com. 2 new housings cost me about $30. I also bought 2 new bezels for $24, 2 new lenses for $20 and a new taillight wiring harnes for $40. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-13-2010, 06:25 AM	#5
Ornery37 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 91	Re: What is the best tailight assembly to get? I think LMC has some of that stuff, but not sure on the quality

03-13-2010, 10:41 AM	#6
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03-13-2010, 02:25 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What is the best tailight assembly to get? Good, used stuff is available and the best quality, fit & finish, since it is original equipment and requires no modifications. I have them, if you decide to go this route.

03-13-2010, 05:40 PM	#9
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: What is the best tailight assembly to get? If you want used we have them as well if you prefer. Last edited by mbgmike; 03-13-2010 at 05:41 PM.



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