Tail light - 1993 Regal GS coupe

[tbennie]

I have been looking for the black plastic strip that is located in the center of each tailight lens and has a slot for the back-up light lens. GM sells the tailight assembly as one piece. I do not need the whole assembly. Can any one help.

[NTX5467]

Those parts will be "manufacturer only" items. No "auto parts" store sources. If you can't get the parts from a GM dealer somewhere, then your other alternative would be the salvage yard people--who will ALSO sell you the complete tail lamp assembly and not a part off of it (as selling a part off of an assembly like that would basically make the resulting assembly "non-saleable" to them). It might be that the only difference in the GS and non-GS item is the black paint that might not be there on the regular model's part.

Even if the new part, if available, might seem expensive, just consider how much time YOU would spend going from salvage yard to salvage yard to see if they have what you need AND if it's in good enough condition for you to buy. Calling on the phone can be a good tactic, but many yard operators might not know every vehicle in their inventory so somebody's going to have to go out into the yard to search potential vehicles for a good item, unless they are a "dismantler" that already has removed them from the vehicle. End result, the best way to find what you want is to make a trip to any potential salvage yards yourself. Remember, too, that if you purchase a used item, it could well be getting ready to have the same problem that your item already has--therefore, no net gain for lots of time, fuel, and money invested. Consider ALL of these side issues before you determine if the dealership price is too much, but THAT's your judgement call as it's your money, time, and fuel.

Just some thoughts,

NTX5467