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Title: oem tail lights
Post by: Busnut83 on October 23, 2006, 07:49:02 PM
Yesterday somewhere in the topics I saw a replacement tail-light for mci-9 83 models ... I think it was with the mirror ad... I think the company was in Ga... I think the cost was about $125ea ... looking for web address or pics???
Title: Re: oem tail lights
Post by: buswarrior on October 24, 2006, 12:07:13 PM
International Bus Parts in FL has them.

Also MCI has kits.

Shop around!

happy coaching!
buswarrior
Title: Re: oem tail lights
Post by: grantgoold on October 24, 2006, 06:34:38 PM
Good luck! They were very expensive when I went looking! I decided to replace each of the lights and convert to LED. Total cost was approximately $220.00.  Here is a picture of the end product.
Title: Re: oem tail lights
Post by: H3Jim on October 24, 2006, 11:07:29 PM
Nicely done!
Title: Re: oem tail lights
Post by: Busnut83 on October 25, 2006, 05:30:29 AM
Thanks,,, they look nice,,, are they hard to install,,, or do they fit the same????
Title: Re: oem tail lights
Post by: grantgoold on October 25, 2006, 09:46:19 PM
The small 4 inch units fit in the original holes. They worked great. The 7 inch units required a bushing made from .75 thick rubber that provided the backing necessary. The standard 7 inch LED lights will not fit in the original opening. It is about 1/16 too big all the way around and you cannot take that away from the light or the housing. When I replace the 7 inchers I will purchase the same units just the slimmer versions. I also built a conversion box on the back side of each housing unit to make the repairs or replacments a breeze.

Good luck!

Grant
Title: Re: oem tail lights
Post by: Busnut83 on October 26, 2006, 10:55:08 AM
Thanks alot Grant...