TIGman 2,006 #1 Posted May 28, 2016 Some "Shade tree Mechanic" modification to the 875 hood. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted May 28, 2016 Looks pretty mean to me... can you lift the hood, show us the mounts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #3 Posted May 28, 2016 I'll get a picture tomorrow. I might have to get over on the Restoration thread and ask the guys about tires. All 4 on this poor gal are shot..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #4 Posted May 29, 2016 I'm with AMC . I think that looks ! Looks like they actually thought it out , even has trim ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,541 #5 Posted May 29, 2016 If you were to get a piece of opaque plastic (like sign companies use as a light diffuser) it would probably make a good lens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #6 Posted May 29, 2016 Just for grins I'm going to hook a battery up tomorrow and see if they still work. Did find out today that the 875 probably was sold "new" by a local dealer here in town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted May 29, 2016 By chance... did you discover your local dealership decal somewhere on it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #8 Posted May 29, 2016 Me likey! I think I'd be tempted to leave that alone. Kind of gives it a wicked look. Restore the tractor and I bet only a few people would know it wasn't stock! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #9 Posted May 29, 2016 10 hours ago, AMC RULES said: By chance... did you discover your local dealership decal somewhere on it? Haven't found one yet, but it would be "Cedar Springs Tractor" a Ford Tractor dealer in town. Later on they started selling Ford lawn tractors. My Foreman's Dad worked there and said Wheel Horse out sold the Ford brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #10 Posted May 29, 2016 13 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Looks pretty mean to me... can you lift the hood, show us the mounts? Here you go AMC RULES, lights still work after 10 yrs !!! That's how long she has been setting I understand. They did try to make it look nice, added a trim bezel around the lights. Those are automotive fog lamps, had some like that on my old car. They used 1 1/4" angle steel as a base mount for the lights. I think I'll keep them. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #11 Posted May 29, 2016 Geeze... can't beat the simple install there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #13 Posted May 29, 2016 8 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Geeze... can't beat the simple install there. Someone took out the light switch out long ago.... so I direct wired lawnmower battery to lights and ground. Ta daaaa!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #14 Posted May 29, 2016 Should get a fuse, and switch wired in there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #15 Posted May 29, 2016 Yes that's on the list of things to do. Electrical, belts,tires,seat etc etc. Couldn't stand it, had to see what it looked like in its True color .... I LIKE 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #16 Posted May 29, 2016 Looks happier already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #17 Posted May 29, 2016 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: Should get a fuse, and switch wired in there. Ouch !!!!!! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #18 Posted May 29, 2016 Black out in between the lights and I think that would make it look seamless, and look more menacing ! The angry eyebrow look . Not to say it doesn't look good now . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #19 Posted May 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, ACman said: Black out in between the lights and I think that would make it look seamless, and look more menacing ! The angry eyebrow look . Not to say it doesn't look good now . I like that idea ACman . Think I should Black out the bracket the lights are mounted on too, where it shows through the grill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #20 Posted May 29, 2016 13 minutes ago, TIGman said: I like that idea ACman . Think I should Black out the bracket the lights are mounted on too, where it shows through the grill. That would make everything disappear and make it look like the headlights are just floating in there . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
