WHNJ701 4,167 #1 Posted January 31, 2019 it's cold out and I am bored so I am going to make some hl5 light brackets, what size pipe is used? I was going to use 1/2" EMT since I have a bunch on hand. where is the switch mounted?, I see they are still available. I found the photo of the template, I redrew it in Autocad and I will post as pdf once I know it works out 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,367 #2 Posted January 31, 2019 The switch mounts in a bracket as shown in the link below and mounts on the right side of the tractor where the two bolt holes are as shown in the pic. Hope this helps! https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/mower.html#!/HL-5-Switch-and-Bracket/p/115199381/category=0 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,167 #3 Posted January 31, 2019 so that's where the switch goes. are the original headlight bars solid 5/8" bar? I want to use the pipe so the wires are hidden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,367 #4 Posted January 31, 2019 Yea they are 5/8 bar stock. Here is a thread the gives the measurements for the bends in the bar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,352 #5 Posted January 31, 2019 Brings back memories. Made dozens of them. 5/8" solid bar. Template fits inside bar. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted January 31, 2019 @Lane Ranger (Lane Ralph) had a friend that made reproduction light brackets, and I bought a couple a few years ago, but I think the fellow passed away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 323 #7 Posted November 9 On 1/31/2019 at 1:24 PM, formariz said: @formariz do you have a template for the switch bracket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,352 #8 Posted November 9 I am sure I do. I’ll look. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,352 #9 Posted November 10 (edited) On 11/8/2025 at 11:23 PM, DBlackston said: @formariz do you have a template for the switch bracket? Found it . It’s been years since I seen it. Actually there was one left over too. I made a couple dozen. Pretty simple. If you want you can have this one or the template . I can mail them to you. Or I can post the template dimensions. Edited November 10 by formariz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,342 #10 Posted November 10 1 hour ago, formariz said: Found it . It’s been years since I seen it. Actually there was one left over too. I made a couple dozen. Pretty simple. If you want you can have this one or the template . I can mail them to you. Or I can post the template dimensions. I wouldn't care to see that template myself....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,352 #11 Posted November 10 6 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: I wouldn't care to see that template myself....... Oops forgot something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 323 #12 Posted November 10 2 hours ago, formariz said: Found it . It’s been years since I seen it. Actually there was one left over too. I made a couple dozen. Pretty simple. If you want you can have this one or the template . I can mail them to you. Or I can post the template dimensions. @formariz I sent you a PM. Any combination of the above would be fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,065 #13 Posted November 10 I would appreciate dimensions of the template. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,342 #14 Posted November 10 On 1/31/2019 at 11:59 AM, WHNJ701 said: it's cold out and I am bored so I am going to make some hl5 light brackets, what size pipe is used? I was going to use 1/2" EMT since I have a bunch on hand. where is the switch mounted?, I see they are still available. I found the photo of the template, I redrew it in Autocad and I will post as pdf once I know it works out just noticed Original thread started Jan 2019 Any progress????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlackston 323 #15 Posted November 10 There is a gentleman on facebook selling the HL-5 main light bracket in the Wheel Horse Junkies group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,352 #16 Posted November 11 22 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: I would appreciate dimensions of the template. Thanks I can post it but this is a simple paper template. I can send you one if you wish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,065 #17 Posted November 11 I sent you a PM with my address to send me a template. Thank You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
