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Old May 13, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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I have been working on my A-Pillar light brackets. These do not require any drilling whatsoever, unlike other brackets I have seen which require drilling holes all the way through the pillar.

What y'all think?

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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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I like it wanna make me a set? or you could share how you made them so I can make an attempt at fabbing some up

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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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Do these work with doors? Definitely share those specs! I've got some stainless in need of some use! How thick is it?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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From the looks of it, with a properly lined up door there should be enough gap.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Dude , epic idea! Run with it and make some cash! I'll buy a set off ya if you have the time!
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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I have plenty of gap. if you look just above the upper door hinge, there is a bolt in the fender and a hole just to the left and below it. i used this bolt and a stud welded to the mount to keep the mount from rotating.

I will be offering these for sale shortly, but I will probably not be selling them as a vendor on here due to not having a website and all that for becoming a member. I will most likely set up an eBay store or something like that.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DougyFresh
I have plenty of gap. if you look just above the upper door hinge, there is a bolt in the fender and a hole just to the left and below it. i used this bolt and a stud welded to the mount to keep the mount from rotating.

I will be offering these for sale shortly, but I will probably not be selling them as a vendor on here due to not having a website and all that for becoming a member. I will most likely set up an eBay store or something like that.
Ill by 2 of them from you one for either side. How thick are the mounts tho and how did you route the wire for the lights?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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Looks good.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 01:23 AM
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They are made from 11 gauge and the wires could either be ran down with the bracket into the door jam or tucked between the fender and cowl.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DougyFresh
They are made from 11 gauge and the wires could either be ran down with the bracket into the door jam or tucked between the fender and cowl.
Awesome should be sturdy then. I def want some
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:28 AM
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How do they actually mount? Looks great!
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DougyFresh
They are made from 11 gauge and the wires could either be ran down with the bracket into the door jam or tucked between the fender and cowl.
That's a little bit thicker than my stainless haha, damn...
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Old May 14, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Price on a set yet?
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Old May 14, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by nowhres
Price on a set yet?
X2 I want some
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Old May 14, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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As I have said before, when these are available there will either be a website so that I can become a vendor on here, or I will have some sort of online store.

I have the metal to build 4 sets as of now, looking into buying a 5x10 sheet which would literally be enough to build 200 sets, I just have to come up with a way of cutting a 5x10 sheet into 400 1.5"x12" pieces

As of now I am building these with nothing but a tape measure, angle grinder, and a welder. Needless to say it is a very time consuming process. I need a shear/press brake and I could throw several of these together in an hour or two, as of now, from start to finish, a set will take 2-3 hours.

I will be offering other neat little items like this as well, do any of you have any ideas? Bumpers and tube flares will definitely be coming as well, just have to get the ball rolling.
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