Lens for Yard Lights

[dale farley]

Does anyone know of a source for the lens for yard lights? The number on the lens is SAE R76 GM 1T. The outside dimensions are 6 1/8 on one side and 5 7/8 on the other. It is 1 1/2 inches wide.

[Pete]

Dale, I bought some at one time from a Chevrolet dealer. If not, try LMC Truck.

[JCarrollJr]

I think they are early '90s Ford Pick-Up cargo light. '91 sticks in my mind.

[billbunch47]

Dale, Pete is right LMC sell them the whole light or just the lens and it wasn't a ford pare it was old chevy gmc. look on page 196, good luck. Bill

[dale farley]

The LMC lens does look like the right one. I called LMC, but they couldn't give me the specs/size on the lens, so I'm not sure it is the right size. Has anyone ordered this particular lens before? It is the lens in the upper left corner of the page below. I hate to order 10 of them and not have an exact match.

[Donnie Myers]

The LMC lens does look like the right one. I called LMC, but they couldn't give me the specs/size on the lens, so I'm not sure it is the right size. Has anyone ordered this particular lens before? It is the lens in the upper left corner of the page below. I hate to order 10 of them and not have an exact match.

It is the right one. They have some lenses in stock but no gaskets. I just placed an order for stock. We have been buying these for replacements for a long time.

I actually have a LED DIRECT REPLACEMENT FIXTURE that we had designed for us. It is solid billet aluminum chrome plated and fits the exact foot print it is 12 or 24 volt. It has over 1000 lumens and draws less than 1amp 12v. I have a proto type and my first production run should be in within the next two weeks. This fixture is not some cheap chinese piece. It is hand made here in Florida and uses high quality components for the LED and driver. I have not officially announced their release (I guess I just did...lol) so I thought I may just mention it here since we are on the topic. No more bulb change outs, no heat, three to four times brighter and looks amazing! I will have more info on them later.IMG_0481.JPGIMG_0482.JPG

[Gil_J]

Donnie,

You beat me to it. I too was considering a direct replacement option that uses LEDs and didn't have the curve on the backside for the cab of the pickup. Instead, at least for now, I took the cheap route and probably have about the same light output as yours.

Okay, many will be looking for pricing. I hope you have a discount for a "whole coach" package. Given you didn't go offshore for production, I'm guessing the pricing may be a bit much for some older coaches.

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[Donnie Myers]

Donnie,

You beat me to it. I too was considering a direct replacement option that uses LEDs and didn't have the curve on the backside for the cab of the pickup. Instead, at least for now, I took the cheap route and probably have about the same light output as yours.

Okay, many will be looking for pricing. I hope you have a discount for a "whole coach" package. Given you didn't go offshore for production, I'm guessing the pricing may be a bit much for some older coaches.

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Yeah, mine are flat and made to mount on a flat surface. Mine will definitely not be for everyone as that is not the market we are in. Our lights, lenses and all components are made to last. As you know, there are a lot of inferior foreign LEDS on the market that will fail and can actually be hazardous. This is why we have designed and built interior ceiling and now exterior LED lighting. These will retail for around 255.00ea.

[Donnie Myers]

It would be interesting to see them side by side and compare output as well as longevity. LMC is kinda hit or miss with parts for these lights. We went for over a year and they didn't have anything for them. I expect at some point they will run out and not restock. The problem with sourcing these lights from overseas is quality and the fact it's hard to get LED's that look the same color temp over time as they use whatever cheap components they can get at the time. Since these are on the exterior of the coach and stick out like a sore thumb, we wanted something nice that would actually enhance the coach. The way the light mounts, it can be mounted about anywhere.

[Gil_J]

Donnie,

As for light output, my cheapo fix hits my targets dead on. I have room for 3 24 LED panels in the lens. For me, one panel is perfect in the near ground level lens and 2 panels for the over the wheel well lens. As for longevity, I won't hold any hope that my buck a panel Chinese LED panels will come anywhere near the life of yours; they really are "Cheapos" put together to for what I wanted to achieve at the time--not intended to be a permanent solution.

If time wasn't factors, I would use a few CREE LEDs as they, so far, appear to have the best quality control and longevity. I would design the housings to have a bit more down angle and given the move to LEDs, I would manufacture then to have less standout from the coach. But no need to go down that path; you already have.

There's no doubt your purpose-made lights will be winners! It pleases me every time I see someone build replacement items to enhance or extend the life of our coaches, especially those of us with the XL series. It's even better when the replacement product is equal to or better than the original. Based on your pictures, your billet aluminum beauties would seem right at home on any Prevost. Thanks!