Rectangular or Round lights.

[79time]

I'm not talking about the headlights. I am in the process of obtaining a Ford OEM brush guard, and I had found a Ford fog light switch a while back and trying to figure out what I should do.

I've decided I want the brush guard to be black. (I will probably remove any rust and repaint upon getting it) though haven't decided what I want for lights.

It would be nice to find a pair of Marchal lights though most of the affordable ones, are not in the condition I want.

I've be leaning towards a round chrome set:
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/2b/4b/a674_1.JPG

or perhaps a round black set:
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/13000086/Images/2/238.gif

though I'm not sure how the round lights will appear with the square/rectangular shape of the rest of the Bronco, and almost think I should go with some other lights.
http://i1.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/2d/6b/e1ad_1.JPG

What are the thoughts here?

[Ranger429]

Rectangular. I also have another set of Ford driving lights like I put on my Bronco. It is the complete set but they were expensive. If your interested let me know. Did you get that mail yet?

[79time]

I'll have to check with the wife to see if the info was in the mail.

I'm not looking at spending too much, so to avoid the temptation I will avoid asking about the lights.

I always thought you old bronco (brown and cream one) with the chrome brush guard and round lights looked pretty good, though also considered the round lights may be a little large for the Ford brush guard.

[Ranger429]

There is not a lot of room for a round light on the OE brush guards. Wise choice not to ask on the price, IIRC they were over 200 bucks.

I liked the chrome bar with the 6" lights on the old Bronc to but it just didn't look right on the new one.

[Johnny]

Myself, I think round lights look better.... but I can see your point about square lights on a square truck.....

[SwampMaster]

I myself prefer the round ones. Our old Ford have enough rounded lines that to me they actually blend in better than the rectangular ones.
Swamp

[79time]

Sounds like I may have to walk around the parts store carrying the brush guard to fit lights.

[Highhorse78]

Tough choice. I would say go with the round style. Personally, I think the rectangular style look just a tad too modern especially with the rounded shape of the OEM pushbar. Although I do like the looks of Scott's pushbar with the rectangular Ford fogs. Well it seems I have just contradicted myself, so go with whatever fits, is in your budget and looks good to you.

[79time]

Here is the brush guard I should be receiving soon. I can't beleive how excited I am about it.
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/SpectreZ91/78%20Partout%201-31-09/IMG_6926.jpg

[78brncoxlt]

I know how you feel.I just finally found one after a long search.I paid $100 for it and the guy threw in the factory tow hooks.I also just picked up a GT bar! I paid $100 for that as well.Any way here are the lights I have on mine now.I've had these sitting around for 20 years.I think either round or rectangular would look good .Its on a Bronco.Also where are you going to put the brackets.The top bar or bottom.There are holes at both locations for mounting the light brackets to.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/694061/fullsize/my-bronco-015.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/706400/fullsize/my-bronco-047.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/706397/fullsize/my-bronco-043.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/706399/fullsize/my-bronco-045.jpg

Check it out!
http://www.supermotors.net/users/78brncoxlt

[Ranger429]

Jay did you ask if it had the mounting brackets? They are very hard to come by if there not there.

Also IIRC the lights mounted below the bottom tube on Bronco's and above the bottom tube on F-series. I don't think ford originally mounted lights on the top tube of the bar. They did make brackets for the top tube but I have never seen lights mounted there.

[79time]

I don't know if it came with brackets.

I was thinking about mounting between to two tube to over the lights more protection.

[78brncoxlt]

looking at the picture of the bar you are getting,i dont see the brackets.looking at mine you see the brackets from this angle.I know a junkyard here that has the brush gaurd on a bronco.I could see about getting the brackets for you.Let me know.I might have to buy the whole thing.

[1bad79xlt]

Lets see some of those bars with lights on em.

[Ranger429]

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/643777/fullsize/dsc02618.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/681388/fullsize/dsc02829.jpg

[79time]

looking at the picture of the bar you are getting,i dont see the brackets.looking at mine you see the brackets from this angle.I know a junkyard here that has the brush gaurd on a bronco.I could see about getting the brackets for you.Let me know.I might have to buy the whole thing.

Let me know what they want for the whole thing?

Thanks

[78brncoxlt]

the bar is bent because it was in a front end collision.So I might be able to just get the brackets.I dont think it would be much because he sold me the GT bar for $100.before I drive down there let me know if the one your getting dosn't have them.

[79time]

Ok, the bar should be here next Mon or Tuesday. Thanks

[Ranger429]

If your bar has the brackets Jay I could use that set from the junkyard on my 250.

[79time]

The bar showed up today, in great shape minus a little rust.

No brackets, so if you can get a set I would certainly appreciate it.

[79time]

This was right after I opened it, felt like a kid on Christmas day.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2205/91/4/1476104609/n1476104609_206973_1736.jpg

It was in pretty good condition, there was light rust in a few spots, and some metal burrs. I used a grinder, and a wire wheel to remove most flaws.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2205/91/4/1476104609/n1476104609_206974_2035.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2205/91/4/1476104609/n1476104609_206977_2891.jpg

It would be nice to powder coat it, though don't feel like spending the money right now, so I'm going to paint it black.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2205/91/4/1476104609/n1476104609_206978_3177.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2205/91/4/1476104609/n1476104609_206981_4034.jpg

Tomorrow I will finish painting it, then on Thursday I hopefully it get it installed on big bronco. Now I just need a set of light brackets and find some Marchal lights for it.

[78brncoxlt]

The bar showed up today, in great shape minus a little rust.

No brackets, so if you can get a set I would certainly appreciate it.

I will try to get down there and see how much he wants.I would just call but I don't remember the name of the place and there is about 50 junk yards in that area.How much will you spend so i know your price range.

[79time]

I would like to have no more than $20 including shipping, though I'm not commited to any price right now.

[78brncoxlt]

ok I,ll try to get down there and see what he wants for them.Have you mounted it yet? Lets see some pics when you do.