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"Antique Tractor" Yard Light
Anyone who's into antique tractors will be interested in this new weatherproof, vintage yard light that can be used either indoors or outdoors and custom-painted to match your favorite brand of tractor.
The yard light consists of a 22-in. long cast metal housing that looks like a tractor hood, with decals on bo
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"Antique Tractor" Yard Light TRACTORS Antiques 34-5-11 Anyone who's into antique tractors will be interested in this new weatherproof, vintage yard light that can be used either indoors or outdoors and custom-painted to match your favorite brand of tractor.
The yard light consists of a 22-in. long cast metal housing that looks like a tractor hood, with decals on both sides and a real tractor exhaust and rain cap on top. It comes with an extension cord and a remote-operated switch. A remote receiver plugs into a standard wall outlet, and the extension cord plugs into the receiver. Outdoor models can be fitted with a photo cell that replaces the rain cap, which causes the light to come on automatically at night. The light's mounting bracket attaches with 3 screws.
J.J. Waldhalm makes the lights by salvaging the "cobra head" metal housings from discarded streetlights.
"We use a quality tractor paint with a clearcoat shine so they really look nice. People smile and shake their head when they first see them," says Waldhalm. "If you want I can add decals for the tractor model along with your farm's name. I'm always willing to make what the customer wants.
"I got the idea because for years I worked as an electric lineman, and I got tired of watching old street lights get thrown away. I grew up on a hobby farm and always loved tractors, so I decided to recycle the materials.
"People also mount the lights above their work bench or in their game room, or even use them as a reading light in the living room. Outside, they mount the lights above the entry door to a shed or on a fence, etc. One customer mounted his light above an outdoor sauna.
"The lights come with a 100-watt bulb, but you can put in any size bulb you want."
A standard light equipped with a remote switch sells for $275 plus S&H.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, JJ's Custom Lights, 8948 General Andrews Drive, Sturgeon Lake, Minn. 55783 (ph 218 522-0627; jjwaldhalm@yahoo.com).
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