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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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I need some help identifying a GM tail-light. I got this in a myriad of boxed parts when I purchased a stalled 65 Corvette project. I assumed initially that it was a back up (clear) tail-light. The GM part number is 898718. I have noticed it has a chrome ring around the edge near the bezel. I have included pics. Help!! Thanks, Dr. Mike
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Looks like a C1 front turn signal.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Looks like a C1 front turn signal.
Yup. '58-'62.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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that part number is not it my 53-72 Corvettes parts book.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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I'll bet that it is--try group 2.585
It's right hand--717 is left hand
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that part number is not it my 53-72 Corvettes parts book.
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Originally Posted by 62corvette
I'll bet that it is--try group 2.585
It's right hand--717 is left hand
your right but I did not see it in the index
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Thanks much for all the help. Now my next question. Whats a fair price to ask for it? I'm selling off these misc parts to help me offset the 65 I'm finishing . Thanks again, Dr. Mike
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For sure at least 85.00 each.
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Thanks, so much!! Dr. Mike
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
your right but I did not see it in the index
FYI: look for 0898718
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