irab88's 1993 PickUp Build-Up Thread
09-26-2011, 06:53 PM
#941
Registered User
Any good ideas for a cheap bracket to mount lights to a roll bar? I do not want to drill into the bar itself, but the cheapest brackets I have found are pricey (PIAA brackets)...any ideas? I see you have your lights on the front, but your older threads say you were considering mounting some to a roof rack...just curious what research you have done. Let a Texan know!
Last edited by orrinrocks; 09-26-2011 at 06:55 PM.
09-27-2011, 10:09 AM
#942
lights on a roll-bar: there are 2 ways to do it, the cheap way and the welding way
cheap: get some pipe holders that'll fit around the roll bar. attach the light to the mounting hole.
weld: weld metal tabs where you want the lights, then drill holes to mount them. much more sturdy.
and for my update today:
crossed over 185k today. sweet.
one of my tires (the oldest one that was on the truck when i got it) got a small barb in it. i pulled it out and soap-n-watered it. no leaks from the hole, but lots of minuscule leaks all over the tread (in-between the tread). tire pressure seemed fine, but i'll keep an eye on it.
center console: one of the best mods to date, along with the e-fan. it's great knowing that i'm not cooling the engine more than i need to
cheap: get some pipe holders that'll fit around the roll bar. attach the light to the mounting hole.
weld: weld metal tabs where you want the lights, then drill holes to mount them. much more sturdy.
and for my update today:
crossed over 185k today. sweet.
one of my tires (the oldest one that was on the truck when i got it) got a small barb in it. i pulled it out and soap-n-watered it. no leaks from the hole, but lots of minuscule leaks all over the tread (in-between the tread). tire pressure seemed fine, but i'll keep an eye on it.
center console: one of the best mods to date, along with the e-fan. it's great knowing that i'm not cooling the engine more than i need to
09-27-2011, 11:02 AM
#943
Registered User
Your eFan indicator looks good, mine are just wedged between my radio and the plastic trim area, i wanted to see how bright they were before i aimed them anywhere.
09-27-2011, 11:08 AM
#944
thanks. just some sharpie, plastic, wood, and jb-weld. i already had the panel insert with the hole, and i wanted to move the lights (really want to re-mount them correctly in the cluster), so that's where i put them. also, they're daylight visible
the led's are bright facing head-on, but have a narrow beam angle.
i have a shot of it at night. looks pretty cool, i'll get it up later
the led's are bright facing head-on, but have a narrow beam angle.
i have a shot of it at night. looks pretty cool, i'll get it up later
09-27-2011, 11:10 AM
#945
Ian, .....
Sorry for my derrrrrrrrrr question, lol. Center Console? I'm thinking I'm remembering right when I say, 'you had a bench w/out console before? Then you put in Mustang Seats and a Console? ..... I'ma look back in a few when I have more time, haha.
Sorry for my derrrrrrrrrr question, lol. Center Console? I'm thinking I'm remembering right when I say, 'you had a bench w/out console before? Then you put in Mustang Seats and a Console? ..... I'ma look back in a few when I have more time, haha.
09-27-2011, 11:49 AM
#946
Registered User
Mark, yes he put in a center console with when he installed the second stang seat.
Ian, i think i am going to scuff my LEDs so they are frosted and diffuse a bit before i install them.
Ian, i think i am going to scuff my LEDs so they are frosted and diffuse a bit before i install them.
09-28-2011, 05:44 AM
#948
pics!
here's where the oil pressure problem was:
i had to move this light...
...back to it's original spot over here
here's the whole area, if you can trace the lines. link to bigger picture (click "zoom > original size")
and i want one of these. i have 3, need 1 more to have a complete set. not too many pick-n-pulls around here
here's where the oil pressure problem was:
i had to move this light...
...back to it's original spot over here
here's the whole area, if you can trace the lines. link to bigger picture (click "zoom > original size")
and i want one of these. i have 3, need 1 more to have a complete set. not too many pick-n-pulls around here
thanks! i like the look of these compared to stock
10-05-2011, 10:11 AM
#954
yeah, i was just a surprised as you. it was sweet filling up for less than $50
and i'm looking for a new stereo/system here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f96/.../#post51798190
and i'm looking for a new stereo/system here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f96/.../#post51798190
10-07-2011, 08:20 AM
#955
got it inspected today. passed the safety inspection closely, but emissions was better than perfect 
... about 75% lower emissions than required. wooo!!!
this weekend, i have a few exhaust gaskets to install, and some grease to apply. that's it for now
... about 75% lower emissions than required. wooo!!!this weekend, i have a few exhaust gaskets to install, and some grease to apply. that's it for now
