Wideframe tail lights

[twoton]

Originally Posted by twoton

Grote #47732

You will have to make a recess with a hole saw in the fender pan to make these lights fit. And, they are a bit pricey, but,..hey the're Grote.

There's a picture of how I made them fit in one of my threads;

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...364#post325364

[SS5150]

The Grote 47732 lights are real nice, I have a set on my 86. I made spacers out of a piece of wood so I wouldn't have to cut the fenders.

I've used Truck-Lite model 18s as well but the screws don't line up with OEM. They do fit in the pocket of the fender though.

[sawdustdad]

I've used a variety of lights, including NOS replacements. For a real restoration, I'd go with NOS lights. Some of my real workers, weekly mowers for example, I've used the Grote or one similar to the HF light.

On my 1000 restoration, my most complete and accurate restoration, now basically a garage queen, I found NOS lights. Just need to be persistent and have deep pockets.

[twoton]

Originally Posted by SS5150

......I made spacers out of a piece of wood so I wouldn't have to cut the fenders......

That's a good idea.

I'd like to see a picture of that...

[xbanone]

I’ll probably go with the Grote. Maybe I’ll use a piece of wood or metal for a spacer too. I’m Interested in pics of that.

[AndrewNoyes]

If you decide on the piece of wood approach, i suggest plastic instead. A chunk of a white kitchen cutting board would be just about the same in terms of making the piece, but not bothered by water or rot.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Never understood red tail lights on a mower. Not really a road machine. Personally I would replace them with something that would light up behind you so you can see. If you are restoring it and want red, I understand that too.

Not so much about seeing as it is about being seen. Ya flatlanders have more daylight longer and aren't out plowin snow when it is dark at 5:30 in the evenin', so ya wanna be seen if ya are by the roadway.

Cub Cadet 123

[SS5150]

Originally Posted by twoton

That's a good idea.

I'd like to see a picture of that...

I'll get you guys a pic tomorrow. Trust me, it isn't anything special. It is just a piece of scrap wood I had lying around. I needed the lights so I could plow at night and not get hit. I didn't want to drill my fenders out since the 86 is a bit on the rare side.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123

Not so much about seeing as it is about being seen. Ya flatlanders have more daylight longer and aren't out plowin snow when it is dark at 5:30 in the evenin', so ya wanna be seen if ya are by the roadway.

Cub Cadet 123

When I used my Cubs to plow snow, I started about 8:00 at night, and worked well past midnight. Believe me, those little red lights don't do much when you are sideways to a street, or, once they are covered in snow. But the 4 work lights I added stand out much better.
As an avid motorcyclist, and life long farmer, I assume no one sees me, so I look and watch out for them. No one watches for motorcycles, and most people think they can beat farm equipment or don't realize how slow they are moving. If you want to be "seen" plowing snow, put an amber beacon light on the tractor.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

If you want to be "seen" plowing snow, put an amber beacon light on the tractor.

I already have one of those!

Cub Cadet 123