Headlight ideas? - Page 3

garnold · #21 12-18-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ironman

Halogens, got them at Pep Boys, about $35 I think. They have a nice lip in the front, measured the diameter behind the lip and cut holes in the panel with metal cutting blade in saber saw. The lights have studs at 3 & 9 o'clock to mount to mounting brackets that come with lights, Modified the brackets to hold lights in from rear of panel.

Gonna really like having you around this forum my friend

Would you mind sending over the model number of these please? I think I have my answer. Your bulbs, Double07's cutting tool and plastic board Woot!

sgirdham · #22 12-18-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DoubleO7

With a drill press I prefer this type of hole cutter for both plastic and metal.
The bit is the same as what you find on a metal lathe. About $20
"General No. 6"

I agree, this is the way to go, fully adjustable and hole saws are expensive.

ACecil · #23 12-18-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ironman

Halogens, got them at Pep Boys, about $35 I think. They have a nice lip in the front, measured the diameter behind the lip and cut holes in the panel with metal cutting blade in saber saw. The lights have studs at 3 & 9 o'clock to mount to mounting brackets that come with lights, Modified the brackets to hold lights in from rear of panel.

Your lights look nice!

Calvins66Cub · #24 12-18-2013, 11:14 AM

Another option. Harbor Freight has utility lights for about $8. The bulb can be cut out of the rubber housing. It's not a sealed beam. It has a replaceable halogen bulb.
harborfreight.com/12-volt-halogen-vehicle-work-light-93904.html

DoubleO7 · #25 12-18-2013, 12:30 PM

Has anyone checked out a massey ferguson 1027218M1 rubber fender mount headlight holder?
It appears to pop into a hole in sheet metal and the sealed beam headlight pops into the rubber ring.
But maybe not.

ironman · #26 12-18-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by garnold

Gonna really like having you around this forum my friend

Would you mind sending over the model number of these please? I think I have my answer. Your bulbs, Double07's cutting tool and plastic board Woot!

Here's a link to the lights from Pep Boys, I would think Advance or Auto Zone have them too.
http://www.pepboys.com/product/detai...ts/?quantity=1

Concerning the one suggested from Harbor Freight, here is a link to that one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...ght-93904.html

I mounted one of these on my other tractor as a utility light. I can say that while it would be much cheaper, I think it would be much more difficult finding a way to secure them in the hole, and above all, the most important thing is the light produced and I can tell you the Pep Boy lights are very bright. Harbor freight light is about like the cub sealed beam.

Calvins66Cub · #27 12-18-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ironman

Here's a link to the lights from Pep Boys, I would think Advance or Auto Zone have them too.
http://www.pepboys.com/product/detai...ts/?quantity=1

Concerning the one suggested from Harbor Freight, here is a link to that one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...ght-93904.html

I mounted one of these on my other tractor as a utility light. I can say that while it would be much cheaper, I think it would be much more difficult finding a way to secure them in the hole, and above all, the most important thing is the light produced and I can tell you the Pep Boy lights are very bright. Harbor freight light is about like the cub sealed beam.

Thanks for fixing my Harbor Freight link. I tried to do it from my phone at work. Fail. I bought 2 to put on my 122, but I haven't finished fabricating the mounting plate. I posted a diagram on how to run them in series and parallel to vary brightness.

garnold · #28 12-18-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ironman

Here's a link to the lights from Pep Boys, I would think Advance or Auto Zone have them too.
http://www.pepboys.com/product/detai...ts/?quantity=1

Concerning the one suggested from Harbor Freight, here is a link to that one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...ght-93904.html

I mounted one of these on my other tractor as a utility light. I can say that while it would be much cheaper, I think it would be much more difficult finding a way to secure them in the hole, and above all, the most important thing is the light produced and I can tell you the Pep Boy lights are very bright. Harbor freight light is about like the cub sealed beam.

Thanks for the link. Could you share a few more close ups of how you mounted them please. Thank!

garnold · #29 12-18-2013, 10:17 PM

Ok I zoomed in on that pic and it looks like you cut the provided bracket into 2 smaller pieces, bent them to make them more L shaped and then mounted them on backwards. I'm guessing the pressure from those brackets against the plate holds the lamps in tight?

nikster · #30 12-18-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ironman

Halogens, got them at Pep Boys, about $35 I think. They have a nice lip in the front, measured the diameter behind the lip and cut holes in the panel with metal cutting blade in saber saw. The lights have studs at 3 & 9 o'clock to mount to mounting brackets that come with lights, Modified the brackets to hold lights in from rear of panel.

Super looking headlights.

NIK,