72 MCI MC-5B marker and ID lights
 

72 MCI MC-5B marker and ID lights

Started by Jsrcaptain, March 12, 2021, 09:42:08 AM

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Jsrcaptain

Hey all,

I'm looking to replace the clearance light on my MC-5B. I'd like to get 28V leds in the original style which is the 3.5" tube shaped ones in the attached picture. My search has struck out and I may have to go with the beehive design. Or maybe replace the whole housing assembly.

Do you know of any sources I may have missed?

Thanks
1972 MCI MC5B, 8V71 NA
Baraboo, Wisconsin

buswarrior

Peterbilt, Kenworth, Western Star trucks all used the old bullets.

Old school, new school lighting is available for much of that stuff.

Peterson, Grote, TruckLite are some names of suppliers.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

Frozen North, Greater Toronto Area
new project: 1995 MCI 102D3, Cat 3176b, Eaton Autoshift

6805eagleguy

My bus has the bullet looking ones, I got them from either 4 state trucks or raneys, mine are a common peterbuilt part
1968 Eagle model 05
Series 60 and b500 functioning mid 2020

Located in sunny McCook Nebraska

https://eagles-international.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4786&sid=12ebf0fa56a6cbcf3bbaf1886a030a4e

chessie4905

GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

Jsrcaptain

I'll call Luke. Nobody seems to have a modern version of the bullet light. The beehives are around. I may have to switch. And none are 24 volts. Maybe I should stay with incandescent lights.
1972 MCI MC5B, 8V71 NA
Baraboo, Wisconsin

richard5933

Richard
1974 GMC P8M4108a-125 Custom Coach "Land Cruiser" (Sold)
1964 GM PD4106-2412 (Former Bus)
1994 Airstream Excella 25-ft w/ 1999 Suburban 2500
Located in beautiful Wisconsin

chessie4905

A lot of led bulbs are now rated 12 to 32 volts.
GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

Jsrcaptain

I've got some larger LED brake lights that are like 10 to 30 volts but the markers are like 12.8 VDC. Someone said you could put 28 vdc through them without a problem. I'm not sure.

The Taillightking website won't load for me. Can anyone else get on?
1972 MCI MC5B, 8V71 NA
Baraboo, Wisconsin

6805eagleguy

1968 Eagle model 05
Series 60 and b500 functioning mid 2020

Located in sunny McCook Nebraska

https://eagles-international.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4786&sid=12ebf0fa56a6cbcf3bbaf1886a030a4e

richard5933

Quote from: Jsrcaptain on March 12, 2021, 06:38:12 PM
...The Taillightking website won't load for me. Can anyone else get on?

No problem here on my MacBook or PC.
Richard
1974 GMC P8M4108a-125 Custom Coach "Land Cruiser" (Sold)
1964 GM PD4106-2412 (Former Bus)
1994 Airstream Excella 25-ft w/ 1999 Suburban 2500
Located in beautiful Wisconsin

chessie4905

I get mine from Superbrightleds and Lazfit. Satisfied with both.
GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central