Re: License plate light...

[Colin Hillyard <chillyar@xxxxxxx>]

> From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "amc" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: License plate light...try your local 18-wheeler parts stores...
> Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 17:26:46 -0700
> Message-ID: <BAY9-DAV26mRXf2LTrp00002bfa@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> A: Hey Jerry! Shoot me the part number and I'll see if I can access a
> replacement through my big truck surces at work.
> 
> From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: License plate light...try your local 18-wheeler parts stores...
> Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 17:18:54 -0500
> 

> >
> >   Wow...$16 !!! I paid $7 each at a truck store (
> > 18-wheeler, that is ) probably 6 years ago, for
> > those...exact same one. I bought 4, and sold one
> > later. I just went back to that same store a month
> > ago,and found exactly NONE...they'd changed the part
> > to a generic round light. I did find my bag with one
> > in it, with the part number...I may try to find it
> > online. But they aren't specifically AMC-only, they
> > were used by AMC and others. But I guess if you can't
> > find one, $16 is a good price...but might want to
> > check your local big-truck store to see if they still
> > have any left.
> >
> >  Jerry in Virginia
> >
> Jerry,
> I figured it would be something like that. There are a couple of
> truck parts stores in my hometown. I haven't been to them to
> check if they had the part. I think I suffer from that e-bay
> desease that compels one to buy foolishly, or in some cases let a
> good deal fly by and then curse one self for not jumping on it.
> thanks,
> 
> Armand

Guys,
these lamps are also available from APD, and probably other AMC vendors.
i bought one from Doug Noel, his price is $9 (used to be $7). i gather
the auction "winner" doesn't know that, he paid $36.50. which gives me a
great idea for a new business venture........

-- 
Colin Hillyard
Oakbank, Manitoba, Canada

68 390 AMX - sold
69 JAV SST - parts car
69 BBO AMX - on the project pad, 
70 390 AMX - ram air - golden lime shadow mask - auto

70 390 AMX - ram air - bittersweet shadow mask - 4speed