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Old 01-15-2006, 03:40 AM
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Default Replacement light bulbs for the 3rd brake light

Hello
i have a 1986 and i need to know where to get replacement bulbs
for the 3rd brake light high mount.
thanks
Old 01-15-2006, 07:18 AM
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I got mine at an good auto parts store. They are standard bulbs. Mine were #811, I think, for an '88 coupe.
Old 01-15-2006, 07:45 AM
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I agree. I think they are about $5 each.
Old 01-15-2006, 10:34 AM
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Top ones are hallegen if you can get them for 5 do it!! dealer wants 12 ea. and part stores here were 8 ea, (times 4 no less)

edit, mine is a 90 I didn't think there was a roof mounted one on the coupe in 86, is that what you are reffering too?

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Old 01-15-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mseven
Top ones are hallegen if you can get them for 5 do it!! dealer wants 12 ea. and part stores here were 8 ea, (times 4 no less)

edit, mine is a 90 I didn't think there was a roof mounted one on the coupe in 86, is that what you are reffering too?
86 was the first year for the roof mount third brake light on the coupe.
Old 01-15-2006, 11:59 AM
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you can get them most places, just call ahead. the fun part is replacing them.

in most corvettes you need to remove the wheels, hood, seats, gas tank, spare tire, carpet and transmission to replace that bulb. good luck!
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Originally Posted by kize
86 was the first year for the roof mount third brake light on the coupe.
Thanks, I wasn't sure if it was after thinking about it, and giving wrong info
Old 01-15-2006, 01:27 PM
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I took my 3rd brake light off the top and replaced it with an LED light bar under the hatch.
Old 01-15-2006, 03:01 PM
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I replaced a couple a few years back and still have a spare bulb for my 87. The package reads GE#891 and they were $7 each..but as I say, that's a few years back.

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