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pokethesmot · 05-17-2009, 09:32 PM

well me and my brother had 5 round headlights siten around the shed so we decided to mount them on the front of my truck....and to do this we had to make a mount for them....so here it is what do you guys think it aint installed yet cuz its pouring but its done

heavychevy79 · 05-17-2009, 11:28 PM

lol particle board, that stuff will swell and melt when it gets wet a few times.

I'm trying to think what it looks like....it's kinda Mad Max, but with a chicken coop/farm kinda twist to it.

I like it, Houston, you have a go!

D13 · 05-18-2009, 06:01 AM

I gotta tell ya, you remind me of me when I was 16 and had no knowledge and no money. Keep on doin'!

But paint that board before you mount it.

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 07:59 AM

its counter top materil and it is painted

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 08:39 AM

and what ever kinda material it is......it sat outside in the rain and sun for a few months and there isn't even the tiniest bit of damage

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 02:18 PM

westie 666 · 05-18-2009, 03:15 PM

Keep an eye on your temp, that thing is blocking your air flow.

badblu97 · 05-18-2009, 05:54 PM

I dont know how it is in GA, but in Florida, you can only have 4 forward white lights while on the road. Just be careful, dont want any unnecessary visits from the man.....

dammitmitchell · 05-18-2009, 06:50 PM

hey dude seein how you are unemployed.. just drive down ehre for a week.. i'll give u work to do..
and show you how to professionally hide your mistakes hahahaha
professional me? HELLS NO...
but fun to work with because i always end up bleeding!

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 06:55 PM

i cant seem to find my states laws on this

dammitmitchell · 05-18-2009, 08:05 PM

you can have 40 forward facing lights on or off road in most states.. but ONLY two on at a time

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

hey dude seein how you are unemployed.. just drive down ehre for a week.. i'll give u work to do..
and show you how to professionally hide your mistakes hahahaha
professional me? HELLS NO...
but fun to work with because i always end up bleeding!

lol u foreal?

dammitmitchell · 05-18-2009, 08:27 PM

ha ha ha my wife and kids would die...
and id be single..
sorry brother im givin ya sh** but maby someday....... just not now..

but yes i do always end up bleeding...

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

ha ha ha my wife and kids would die...
and id be single..
sorry brother im givin ya sh** but maby someday....... just not now..

but yes i do always end up bleeding...

lol its strait i cant even leave the state for like i think another year lol

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 08:35 PM

and also would that thing upfront create a big problem for cooling

dammitmitchell · 05-18-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by westie 666

Keep an eye on your temp, that thing is blocking your air flow.

it's been aderessed allready brother...
and yes that is the MOST common issue with additional "baja" style lighting is that it constricts the airflow
alot of good jeeps wasted on trails because of that..

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 09:01 PM

should i like drill through the board...or heck ive ben wanting to do this for a while does any one know how much and what all would i need to put my radiator in the back

willett · 05-18-2009, 09:13 PM

why the hell would you put your rad in the back?
you wouldn't be solving the problem at all because it would still be behind the cab....

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willett

why the hell would you put your rad in the back?
you wouldn't be solving the problem at all because it would still be behind the cab....

you aint seen that episode of extreme 4x4 where they did that to our year of a truck but that would probly be something ide do way later

dammitmitchell · 05-18-2009, 10:28 PM

simple solution dude is... put the wire mesh on correctly and move that light assembly DOWN to below that center bar that it currently is above...

heavychevy79 · 05-20-2009, 01:08 AM

I don't think that will heat up the engine as long as the fan works fine.

Someone does need to adopt poke for a couple years.
I'm starting a fund, who wants to donate first?

thirdstreettito · 05-20-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavychevy79

I don't think that will heat up the engine as long as the fan works fine.

Someone does need to adopt poke for a couple years.
I'm starting a fund, who wants to donate first?

I'll adopt him, I have an extra bed and lots of mud land. Lots of knowledge and lots of tools to get the job done right.

Driveway Dreams · 05-20-2009, 11:53 AM

You do crack me up man! In post #1 you said 5 lights. Where is #5? You make it a back up light? If not...you could.

pokethesmot · 05-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

You do crack me up man! In post #1 you said 5 lights. Where is #5? You make it a back up light? If not...you could.

lol the fifth light is for a backup in case i brake one and ima turn my old fog lights into backup lights

pokethesmot · 05-21-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I'll adopt him, I have an extra bed and lots of mud land. Lots of knowledge and lots of tools to get the job done right.

lmfao hell yeah

05-17-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: new lights upfront lol particle board, that stuff will swell and melt when it gets wet a few times. I'm trying to think what it looks like....it's kinda Mad Max, but with a chicken coop/farm kinda twist to it. I like it, Houston, you have a go!

05-18-2009, 06:01 AM	#3
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: new lights upfront I gotta tell ya, you remind me of me when I was 16 and had no knowledge and no money. Keep on doin'! But paint that board before you mount it. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

05-18-2009, 07:59 AM	#4
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: new lights upfront its counter top materil and it is painted __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-18-2009, 02:18 PM	#6
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: new lights upfront __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-18-2009, 03:15 PM	#7
westie 666 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AUCKLAND NZ Posts: 264	Re: new lights upfront Keep an eye on your temp, that thing is blocking your air flow. __________________ 77 Cheyenne no longer in bits

05-17-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	new lights upfront well me and my brother had 5 round headlights siten around the shed so we decided to mount them on the front of my truck....and to do this we had to make a mount for them....so here it is what do you guys think it aint installed yet cuz its pouring but its done __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-18-2009, 08:39 AM	#5
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: new lights upfront and what ever kinda material it is......it sat outside in the rain and sun for a few months and there isn't even the tiniest bit of damage __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-18-2009, 05:54 PM	#8
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: new lights upfront I dont know how it is in GA, but in Florida, you can only have 4 forward white lights while on the road. Just be careful, dont want any unnecessary visits from the man..... __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide Last edited by badblu97; 05-18-2009 at 05:54 PM.

05-18-2009, 06:50 PM	#9
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: new lights upfront hey dude seein how you are unemployed.. just drive down ehre for a week.. i'll give u work to do.. and show you how to professionally hide your mistakes hahahaha professional me? HELLS NO... but fun to work with because i always end up bleeding! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

05-18-2009, 06:55 PM	#10
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: new lights upfront i cant seem to find my states laws on this __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-18-2009, 08:05 PM	#11
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: new lights upfront you can have 40 forward facing lights on or off road in most states.. but ONLY two on at a time __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

05-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#13
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: new lights upfront ha ha ha my wife and kids would die... and id be single.. sorry brother im givin ya sh** but maby someday....... just not now.. but yes i do always end up bleeding... __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042 Last edited by dammitmitchell; 05-18-2009 at 08:27 PM.

05-18-2009, 08:35 PM	#15
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: new lights upfront and also would that thing upfront create a big problem for cooling __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-18-2009, 09:01 PM	#17
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: new lights upfront should i like drill through the board...or heck ive ben wanting to do this for a while does any one know how much and what all would i need to put my radiator in the back __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-18-2009, 09:13 PM	#18
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: new lights upfront why the hell would you put your rad in the back? you wouldn't be solving the problem at all because it would still be behind the cab.... __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"



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05-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#20
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: new lights upfront simple solution dude is... put the wire mesh on correctly and move that light assembly DOWN to below that center bar that it currently is above... __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

05-20-2009, 01:08 AM	#21
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: new lights upfront I don't think that will heat up the engine as long as the fan works fine. Someone does need to adopt poke for a couple years. I'm starting a fund, who wants to donate first?

05-20-2009, 11:53 AM	#23
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: new lights upfront You do crack me up man! In post #1 you said 5 lights. Where is #5? You make it a back up light? If not...you could. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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