Thanks very much Carlos, and everyone else who responded privately. Ive
tried a set of the brackets from Cape Intl and dont prefer the look or
where they position the lights. Thats why Im looking for alternatives.
I just left a message for Mark Baker, and Im also running down a couple of
other leads. Thanks again to all Listers who responded!
Reid
Reid Trummel
Portland, Oregon
100, 100M, Ski-Master
>From: Carlos Cruz <healey3000bn7@yahoo.com>
>To: Reid Trummel <editor_reid@hotmail.com>, healeys@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Driving Light Brackets
>Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 12:20:35 -0800 (PST)
>
>Reid,
>
> I bought mine from Cape International a couple of years ago. They are
>capable of holding both the 5" and 7" flamethrowers. They're black and
>have an integrated tow hook. The brackets attach to the bumper mounts on
>the frame. I think these are what you're looking for.
>
> Now some observations... I've had mine for three years now. I also run
>without the front bumper. They look great. That being said, three yeas of
>vibrations from supporting 7" flamethrowers is taking its toll. There are
>stress fractures where the vertical plane meets the horizontal plane.
>Correcting this is going to be a winter project once I find someone with a
>welder. From a quality perspective, the design should have incorporated a
>thicker gauge steel and or some angle braces under the horizontal plane.
>
> The integrated tow hook is a nice feature, but again the steel is too
>thin for my comfort using them as tie down points. Other then that, a
>short tow off the track would be fine.
>
> I believe Mark Baker as Sport & Specialty in Durand, IL (1-815-629-2717)
>makes a similar set, thicker gauge and a slightly tighter fit to the
>curvature in the front shroud. The lights are about 1" - 1.5" closer to
>the car than with CI's setup. I think these actually look better than CI's
>as the lights themselves don't protrude too far from the car.
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> Cheers,
> Carlos Cruz
> '60 BN7
>
>
>
>
>Reid Trummel <editor_reid@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>Looking for something and I hope someone can recommend a good source. I
>need...
>
>...a pair of brackets to hold a pair of 7-inch Lucas driving lights, to be
>mounted on my BN2 with no bumpers. (I want to survey the group for possible
>sources of good, ready-made items before I resort to trying to make some
>myself, so for now please hold off on the advice on how to make my own.)
>
>These brackets should attach to the bumper mounting points, and allow the
>driving lights to nestle into the curves of the shroud (i.e., not be too
>close to the centerline of the car where they partially block the grill).
>
>Anyone sell anything like that? Thanks!
>
>Reid
>
>Reid Trummel
>Portland, Oregon
>
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