ridgerunner Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 Maybe its just me but I never really cared for the big bug eyed headlight look, thought it takes away from lines of the old classic tractors.(I know all you die hards can start with the hate mail but I can roll with the punches)While plowing at night I needed lights and came up with this alternative, found some small driving lights (12volt 55watt automotive)popped the hood used the existing holes in the grill support, wired them up. Plenty of hood clearance and it don't get em to hot either. shines right through the grill no problem nice and bright. I got em at Auto Zone for $18.00 bucks with wire and a switch all in the kit. I don't have this idea patented you can use it if ya want. Thought I'd share.
Roy Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 I like it! :) Do flames roll out of that tall stack?
brooksdr Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 Sure is a clean look. That a tough looking tractor with the duel tires. Thanks Don
D-17_Dave Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 Looks great and no damage to the grill. How could you go wrong? As for the tool boxs, I just scatter all my tools out on the floor so I can see them easily.lol
MarkM1958 Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 I LIKE IT!!! Nice rig,,, are all those tool boxes full? ps, Dave, you should see my floor! tee hee
SmilinSam Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 I like that approach much better than the bugeyed look...
ridgerunner Posted February 28, 2005 Author Posted February 28, 2005 I do a lot of wrenching on cars, with the new ones you end up with a lot of speciality tools only for one certain car, then different cars with other tools needed. Now you throw in Motorcycle stuff Harleys and imported these to require different tools. All this adds up to a lot of tools. (I have a very understanding wife, doesn't care what I spend money on) That is one of the things I love about the old tractors they are so simple. Just a handfull of tools and thats all you need. Simple Tractors is the best!
MDB Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 I like that look too, very good way to mount lights. But I still like the Bug Eyed look as well.:D
firefoxz1 Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 I like, I like. I have a set something like that mounted on my plow tractor exept my tractor ain't orange or yellow, ok it's yellow but not originally, so I don't show pictures here. Mine had headlights but didn't make enough light. Found mine at Advanced for about the same price.
orangeone Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 Paul, COOL lights. I understand the "TOOL BOX" thing. I have 12 of them in three shops.I have a good friend that lives near you in Zeeland. I love your choice in street "Toys" too.
Dutch Posted February 28, 2005 Posted February 28, 2005 You did a real nice job on the lights. How about posting a new topic in the Technical Tips & Articles forum and detailing the mods made to the blade and hitch?
comet66 Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 Now that is a slick instalation, on a sharp tractor. Great idea Paul, thanks for the pics.
KVANDY12 Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 Don, like the tool boxs, like the lights, and like the duallys, and the front tires on tractor also. Thanks for sharing.
HubbardRA Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 Looks great, both the tractor and the lights. I like this type of modification where function outweighs originality. With the hood closed and lights off, nobody would notice the change.
PatrickE Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 Great idea on the lights! Darn, I only have 3 tool boxes, gotta keep up with the jones' I guess!
andy gartner Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 The lights look great! A nice option-alternative for $18.00, to the real deal, classic, vintage looks of 4.5" lights, costing maybe $100.00 and $30.00 for brackets...if you can find them today! And terrific for 4000 and 6000 tractor replacement lights-looks like they would pop right into the grill. neat
toad270 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 the lights look good and cost less then the stock bracket alone good looking tractor Paul
jkmustang1 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 I like it too Ralph is getting a stock bar but I still like it. As for tool boxs I have a bunch too. Snap-On 94 Mustang top box used bottom fixed up in one stack Old S & K 2 drawer top and a craftsman home bottom in the other Not to mention a good size carry bag for tools and cables in the Explorer. Keep them close keep them handy saved me many times.
BigSix Posted March 9, 2005 Posted March 9, 2005 I like the price, and the fact that they can't be knocked off or get hooked on branches and damage the hood. I still like the bugeyed look but my wallet tells me I'm gonna follow your lead--thanks!
ZippoVarga Posted March 10, 2005 Posted March 10, 2005 Wonderful idea!!! My Broadmoor has the bug eyes which i personally love but it may be an idea for future tractors that dont have the lights already on them. My Serf has a solid grill and one very expensive decal covering nearly the whole thing so it's not an option on there. I guess i'll have to stick with bug eyes on that one as well after installing the starter generator. As for tool boxes....Mine's in the form of a Warner Box sitting on a GMC frame and a craftsman stack on in the shop.
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