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Old 09-27-2016, 03:43 PM
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Cactus smasher light brackets

Hey guys....working on a 1979 F250 resto and the truck has an original factory brush/push bar on it. The brackets for the lights are missing. Is there a source for correct reproduction brackets or possibly a member that has a set for sale?
 
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Old 09-27-2016, 09:34 PM
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Hey guys....working on a 1979 F250 resto and the truck has an original factory brush/push bar on it.

The brackets for the lights are missing. Is there a source for correct reproduction brackets or possibly a member that has a set for sale?
D8TZ-15266-A .. Fog Lamp Bracket-Use with Marchal fog lamps and push bar / Obsolete

Applications: 1978/79 F100/350; Bronco & Econoline.

BELL-MCCALL CO. in Hamilton MT has 2 = 406-363-2011.

Shown as 15266 in pic:
 
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THANKS!! Appreciate it.

I was the third caller to them this morning looking for these parts.....lol

For anyone else that sees the thread they do not have them, nor have they ever had them. They h ave no idea why they are showing up oon inventory...
 
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They look like pretty generic L brackets...probably wouldn't be too hard to find something that'd work or even fab some up. No doubt you've already thought of that, tho

I only felt compelled to post here because I was just looking online for something similar (to the bar, I mean). A *****-dip PO already drilled holes in my bumper for lights so I'm trying to find a way to work-around/cover up the atrocity.
 
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They are not a common part, but fairly easy to reproduce. And NO these are NOT for sale, sorry.

Is your push bar drilled/tapped on the top and bottom bar already? My bar is set up to mount them on either one.
 
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Yes my bar is drilled and tapped on top and bottom with no extra holes drilled. The Marti report also lists it as being original to the truck when ordered.

Thanks to a great member here I have purchased a set of original brackets, the factory wiring harness AND the correct OEM fog light switch.

I appreciate all the responses.
 
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Thanks to a great member here I have purchased a set of original brackets, the factory wiring harness AND the correct OEM fog light switch.
For The Win. Congratulations.

I'm kinda diggin' that bar...A) can we see a picture or two? And, B) in your searching did you happen to come across any of the Cactus Catcher bars for sale?
 
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I am also looking for a set of brackets for my push bar (cactus smasher) if anyone has a set they wanna sell PM me!!
 
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I'm looking for a set also.
 
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And, B) in your searching did you happen to come across any of the Cactus Catcher bars for sale?
Shoot me a pm, I have a couple...
 
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My rig

1979 F250, 400 ci with Edelbrock performer and Holley 4 barrel, 4 speed manual. I am the fourth owner and odometer reads 55,600 today. It still has the original exhaust with factory cat etc. I think the mileage is correct given the condition.

I bought this truck for 2000.00. Christmas came early this year.
 
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Better photo.
 
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