Auxiliary Light Project

Anonymous Poster · Apr 5, 2003

( I can't say as I like the Silver look of the aluminum.
So what color do you think they should be painted.
Blue to match canopy etc. or
Black to match the ROPS etc. ??????????

I'm thinking black. )

I think black too, since the underside of the canopy appears to be black as well. Are you going to install corner strobes in the front headlights or are you adding grille style amber strobes to the front as well? The four flash patterns are nice but I'm thinking you won't really need the pursuit mode! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark_in_NH · Apr 5, 2003

( but I'm thinking you won't really need the pursuit mode! )
At 14 MPH, Hot Pursuit /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Watch out you Rogue Turtles. There's a New Boomer in town, and it takes no prisoners.
I decided to stay away from the strobes. I was educated to the fact, that unless there's ample enough room in the light fixture, the hideaway strobes can melt the lenses etc. It is also $250 better spent on other things.
Other then the front lights which will be new, I had the lights for the rear, in a box, in the shed, up on the shelf. You all know the way that story goes.
Now as for the front lights. They were actually a miniature brain storm. When I saw them, I thought. Cool ! Why not !!the Perfect solution !!!
They haven't arrived yet and I need to do some fine tuning on there mouting / instalation. So you guys are just going to have to stay tuned to find out about them. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark_in_NH · Apr 6, 2003

Correction !!
The Aluminum stock was /is 1/8 x 1.5" x 36" /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

tc35dforme · Apr 6, 2003

Mark, Is that fire extinguisher mounted or just sitting there ?? Can I ask for a close up photo if you have it mounted. I haven't found a good spot for mine yet.

Mark_in_NH · Apr 6, 2003

tc35dforme,
The fire extinguisher is indeed mounted. I mounted it to the bolt that holds the hand rail to the ROPS bracket.. I used the bottom hole of the extinguisher mounting bracket as you can see from the pictures, I had to remove a little plastic from around the hole so the bolt and it's washer would recess a little and then just reinstalled the factory bolt through the bracket and into the hand rail.
It is in a handy location, does not seem to be in my way at all. I was afraid my elbow would hit it, but it hasn't yet.

Mark_in_NH · Apr 6, 2003

Photo 2 close up.
It seems to be a nice firm, tight mounting. I am happy with it.

Anonymous Poster · Apr 6, 2003

( I decided to stay away from the strobes. I was educated to the fact, that unless there's ample enough room in the light fixture, the hideaway strobes can melt the lenses etc. It is also $250 better spent on other things. )

I hear you on the money part, but I've not heard about the heat problems with strobes. I guess you learn something new every day!

( They haven't arrived yet and I need to do some fine tuning on there mouting / instalation. So you guys are just going to have to stay tuned to find out about them. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

Well I'll keep watching this thread for the pictures, then! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Mark_in_NH · Apr 6, 2003

Hi Bob,
( but I've not heard about the heat problems with strobes )

A long time friend of mine works for the large local company that sells and installs lights, sirens etc. etc. in ALL of the area municipalities and private outfits. Ossipee Mountain Electronics He fore-warned me that trying to install hideaway strobe tubes in to to small a light, can / could result in melting of the housing and or lense. I am sure that iss only if they are plastic.
He said they have had guys that wanted strobes installed in cab markers and other light locations that just wern't safe or suitable.
I may still go with them at a future date depending on how the halogen flasher work out. I just won't do hide aways.

tc35dforme · Apr 6, 2003

Thanks Mark....I'll be working on that soon. I may use a piece of flatstock to stiffen the mount though...just in case the cold weakens the plastic. Just me being overcautious.

I tried to mount it on the deck between the seat and the side console ( flat spot ) but when my wide a$$ is in the seat, the compression on the spring causes the seat frame to hit the extinguisher. Also, I was also a bit concerned about the fact that it was not an easy grab when off the tractor. You have a much better solution.

Pretty soon you'll need a trailer mounted generator to power those lights /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark_in_NH · Apr 6, 2003

( I may use a piece of flatstock to stiffen the mount )

tc35dforme,
Be careful not to build yourself out to far or the factory bolt won't be long enough to thread back in enough.