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Title: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: yachats123 on April 26, 2021, 01:19:09 pm
just bought a really nice 84 3500. am in need of two complete tail light assemblies. anyone?
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on April 26, 2021, 01:58:22 pm
Does the rear of your new coach look similar to the one pictured below?  Does it have (need) the same type of tail lights?


Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: yachats123 on April 26, 2021, 03:50:00 pm
YES-that's them!
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: yachats123 on April 26, 2021, 03:50:54 pm
looks like my coaches twin!
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: Phranko on April 26, 2021, 03:57:57 pm
They look like surface mount.
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: wolfe10 on April 26, 2021, 04:15:38 pm
I moved this to Tech Talk, so discussion could occur without constant moderator intervention.
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on April 26, 2021, 08:31:33 pm
I think you will have to be exceedingly fortunate to locate even one, much less two, original tail light assemblies.  I personally don't have any idea where those lights were sourced.  Some other Forum member might have more info.

I think your best bet will be to locate some modern surface mount light units that will cover the existing holes in the body, and look good on the coach.  There are literally dozens of different designs to choose from.
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: red tractor on April 26, 2021, 08:36:40 pm
You can see if there is a name of the manufacture stamped somewhere. I think that some of the lights were Peterson lights
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: craneman on April 26, 2021, 08:58:57 pm
This is the replacement for the Monarch 5134 that is on my '81 FTX

Grote 51342-5 Versalite Rear Lamp Tail Light - Red (https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Grote-51342-5-Versalite-Rear-Lamp-Tail-Light-Red-p/69-9068.htm)
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: yachats123 on April 27, 2021, 09:29:15 am
thanks for all of the responses.i'm a total newbie to this but extremely happy with my running,driving, Pa inspected 1984 3500(?) with low mileage. was extremely cheap based on market values-but does need a bit of work. i'm sure i'll bother you with questions.
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: yachats123 on April 27, 2021, 09:30:03 am
how do i load pics?????????
Title: Re: 1984 tail lights wanted
Post by: hdff on April 27, 2021, 10:04:07 am
Here ya go