Lens Guards, "Ridge Runner"

[mountaingoat]

Hi All. Well it's been awhile since I made up anything for the "Ridge Runner" so a set of Lens Guards were in order. Anyone running those very expensive Hella Driving lights will appreciate knowing that Hella does not sell replacement lens's. These puppies run about $100 each on line, and $150 each if you order them through J D. Now I just flip on the switch, and don't have to remember to stop and, remove the plastic covers! The grills are actually 6" backing racks purchased on sale at Amazon for $3.99 each. 1/4" steel rod, some t-rod connectors, and a few on-hand scraps round out the parts. By using the rod connectors I was able to pick up the existing holes on the brush guard. Another J D cloisonné key ring was used for a badge. Off to the powder coaters, and done! The project was finished at a cost of about $60 including coating. Money well spent to protect $500 to $600 worth of lights! Up next, a fire extinguisher bracket, and also a utility light mount. mountaingoat.

[DIXIEDOG]

I like it' :cool:

[Bunky]

Looks great! :Thmup:

[Dane]

Nice looking guards.

[FamilyGator]

Great work on the guards!

[mountaingoat]

Thanks guys, glad you like'em. mountaingoat.

[Dane]

I'm glad to see you still working on the Gator. You've not posted as many upgrades this summer as you did last year.

[mountaingoat]

Hey Dane. Spent some time building things to work with my 550. Soon as I finished the water trailer it rained for 3 weeks! Go figure!2575

[Dane]

That's too funny thinking on the same track. I made a frame that goes into a generic trailer with a 35 gallon barrel and a Honda WX-10 pump. I think I've used it twice early this summer and since it's rained almost every day. Normally I can't get water to my garden fast enough and this years I have trouble with fungus and mold.

[GATORDONE]

Nice work, You are very talented with metal. Another question, Do you ever get it dirty! :hehe:

[mountaingoat]

Thanks, and yep, but mostly on the bottom side!:BG: