Argosy / Classic Front turn signal lights

[bkahler]

Ok, I give up. I'm usually pretty good at finding a part when needed but I've reached a point in my search for a replacement front turn signal light where I'm ready to give up and throw my hands in the air!

The light in the pictures below is the right front turn signal light for my Argosy. I think the Argosies and Classics share the same light assembly. I need to replace the left front light assembly and can't find anything that matches it. A 67 to 68 Chevy pickup turn light looks similar but the lens does have a slightly different shape and I think it's larger overall.


Have any of you Argosy or Classic motorhome owners ever sourced a replacement light and if so do you have a part number or a place to order from?!

Thanks!

Brad

[martin300662]

Are they not just standard P30/P20 step van lights?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-St...w/232384406863

[bkahler]

I finally got lucky and got a hit on google!

The light assemblies are GM # 916558 and they are....obsolete, imagine that

Searching google with the 916558 number I found a pair still in the original GM box. They weren't cheap but there aren't exactly a lot of alternatives out there so I guess it could have been worse. And I now have a spare light assembly




Brad

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by martin300662

Are they not just standard P30/P20 step van lights?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-St...w/232384406863

Martin, just saw your post. These lights look very similar and would definitely work. They aren't identical (who cares) to the originals which tells me they are probably reproductions (again who cares) but they should fit and work just fine.

While you were posting your reply I had just found a NOS pair and bought them. Fortunately I didn't spend too much more than what these sell for.

Brad

[WayneG]

I think it is the same type they use in my 84

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by WayneG

I think it is the same type they use in my 84

Wayne, I believe that is correct. From what I remember I think all of the Argosies and Classics up to at least 89 or so used the same front turn lights.

[crazeevw]

I got replacement lenses from one of the Chevy Truck catalogs. Once it's day light, I'll get out there and see where they came from. Believe they also sold the whole light unit as well. I bought LED light pads and glued them onto the new lenses though.

Derek

[crazeevw]

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=188

[bkahler]

Derek,

After much searching yesterday morning I stumbled across a pair of NOS light assemblies and decided to buy them. Then Martin and now you pointed out there are reproductions that work just as well. If I hadn't found the NOS units I would have gone with reproductions. I'm just happy the lights are still available!

Thanks!

Brad

[Constantin]

Originally Posted by crazeevw

I got replacement lenses from one of the Chevy Truck catalogs. Once it's day light, I'll get out there and see where they came from. Believe they also sold the whole light unit as well. I bought LED light pads and glued them onto the new lenses though.

Derek

Hello
Where did you find it in lmc truck ?

[Glenritas]

Check http://www.lmctruck.com in the 73-87 pickup catalog pg.200 these may be what your looking for.

[GWallace]

For my 1977 Argosy, I purchased 1967 Chevy Truck Park/signal lamp assemblies and they fit just like the originals.

[Constantin]

Originally Posted by GWallace

For my 1977 Argosy, I purchased 1967 Chevy Truck Park/signal lamp assemblies and they fit just like the originals.

Thank you so much for you’re answer
The one ok the right top corner
36-4414 ?
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/CB/full.aspx?page=194

[Constantin]

Originally Posted by Glenritas

Check http://www.lmctruck.com in the 73-87 pickup catalog pg.200 these may be what your looking for.

Thank you for you’re answer
I maybe found one who can fit page 194 Chevy GMC truck

[Constantin]

Originally Posted by GWallace

For my 1977 Argosy, I purchased 1967 Chevy Truck Park/signal lamp assemblies and they fit just like the originals.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/CB/full.aspx?page=194
The one on the left top corner ?
Ref : 36-4414 ?

[Hochstrasser]

Anyone know a way to convert one of these from bulb to LED? I found the kit to do the Argosy rear lights but no luck on fronts.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Hochstrasser

Anyone know a way to convert one of these from bulb to LED? I found the kit to do the Argosy rear lights but no luck on fronts.

I used these 1157 LED Amber bulbs on my 75 Argosy and Peanut which is a 77 Argosy. These bulbs should work for all of the Argosy and Classic series motorhomes.

Brad

[Gregsch]

I tried to switch the turn signal bulbs on my 79 classic to LED and found that there was not enough resistance in the LED bulbs to make the flasher work. I ended up putting the standard bulb back in .
All of my running lights have been converted to LED so the majority of the current draw was eliminated but , the turn signals work as originally designed.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Gregsch

I tried to switch the turn signal bulbs on my 79 classic to LED and found that there was not enough resistance in the LED bulbs to make the flasher work. I ended up putting the standard bulb back in .
All of my running lights have been converted to LED so the majority of the current draw was eliminated but , the turn signals work as originally designed.

Greg,

I replaced the turn and hazard flashers with two of these flashers from Amazon.

They work great.

Brad

[Hochstrasser]

Originally Posted by bkahler

Greg,

I replaced the turn and hazard flashers with two of these flashers from Amazon.

They work great.

Brad

I know others have posted about changing the bulb out to an LED one. Hadn't heard that the flasher wouldn't work. Thanks, both for the info.