OD Work Lights

[steelandcanvas]

No, that's a good idea and I am going ot do the same when I mount mine.

Clinto, I used 1/4" x 1 1/2" flat bar to support the light to the mirror bracket. Just FYI.

 

[crazyplowboy]

I love the lights and mounts. I like them out on the mirrors, they look good there and are very functional.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I love the lights and mounts. I like them out on the mirrors, they look good there and are very functional.

Thanks Cordell, a little bit of planning went into it...maybe a six-pack or two.

 

[crazyplowboy]

Thanks Cordell, a little bit of planning went into it...maybe a six-pack or two.

Thats the best kind of planning, also increases productivity

 

[Gamagoat1]

You did a great job erecting that project.

 

[steelandcanvas]

You did a great job erecting that project.

 

[professor solderflux]

Nice job on the lights--is the first pic how they came from ebay? In the other pics, the paint looks new. If so, you did a heckuva paint job! Nice work space, too.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Nice job on the lights--is the first pic how they came from ebay? In the other pics, the paint looks new. If so, you did a heckuva paint job! Nice work space, too.

Thanks! Yes, they were in pretty sorry shape. I disassemled them completely, put them in the blast cabinet, primed and painted. You weren't supposed to notice the shop, it's a friggin' mess.

 

[area52]

So where are you gonna plug them into?

Looks good!

 

[cranetruck]

Alternately, you can mount them on a cross bar, a muffler shop made mine. Can't believe how costly they are now, got two for $50 about ten years ago.

 

[Armada]

Here's another idea for mounting. They are driver and passenger accessable and do not vibrate.

 

[steelandcanvas]

So where are you gonna plug them into?

Looks good!

I'll probably go through the sheet metal just above the floor vent...like Armada did. That ought to keep the wiring up and out of the way and under the dash. I have a couple of mil-spec switches and instrument lights that I'll use to indicate if they are on or off. I'll post the photos when I get that done. Thanks!

 

[steelandcanvas]

Alternately, you can mount them on a cross bar, a muffler shop made mine. Can't believe how costly they are now, got two for $50 about ten years ago.

I think I gave $60 for the pair, last year. I'd like to find another set and sell to NeilHendrix so I won't have anything up on him.

 

[kendelrio]

Here's what I did with mine, they came off an old bridge truck..... I mean, I found them in the woods......

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/28915-my-wifes-gumbo-rocks.html

 

[steelandcanvas]

Here's what I did with mine, they came off an old bridge truck..... I mean, I found them in the woods......

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/28915-my-wifes-gumbo-rocks.html

I remember that thread...that's what inspired me to mount mine. I need a couple of those cool "floodlights" dash tags though.

 

[Armada]

The floodlight dash tag is a nice touch. The 'posts' that the lights mount to in my installation were also from a bridge truck. Wish I could find another one getting parted out.
Kendelrio, those rear mounted lights are great medicine for the driver following with brights on....

 

[kendelrio]

Not wanting to hijack the thread, but.....

Kendelrio, those rear mounted lights are great medicine for the driver following with brights on....

That **never** occured to me! .

Actually, I messed up the other day. When we were leaving the campground, I did my walk-around while building air, and part of my walk around is turning on ALL the lights. Headlights, check. Blinkers, check, rear floods, check.....

Anyway, 50 miles later I am about to pull into the driveway and I turn on my blinker and glance at the toggle switch..... Ah crap...... floods have been on the whole way! Good thing it was 1 in the afternoon and sunny. Of course, that explained why no one tailgated me all the way home when I was blazing at 48-52 mph on the interstate! (Oh, the truck WILL do 62-65, but I don't want to redline the engine and besides, hey, I'm in the deuce. No hurries, no worries!)

 

[jamesfrom180]

Ok Someone track down a source for Ken's dash plates. I'm adding a similar set up to my M38a1 and really want that plate!!!!

 

[FM5332FF]

looks good, Ive been looking at putting some more lights on my M813a1

 

[steelandcanvas]

Ok Someone track down a source for Ken's dash plates. I'm adding a similar set up to my M38a1 and really want that plate!!!!

I can find data plates that say "accessory", but none that say floodlight. Still looking.