Case D headlights

Troy H · Dec 17, 2012

Hello, where is the correct spot for the headlights to be mounted on a 51 D Case? I have seen them mounted on the fenders and on the sides of the radiator. Thanks, Troy

casecollectorsc · Dec 17, 2012

If your D has clam shell fenders the lites go on the radiator. If it has the wide standard fenders they go on the fenders.

Troy H · Dec 17, 2012

Thanks, for the info. Mine has the wide fenders on it. Are the brackets the same as they use on the DCs? If not do you know where I could buy the brackets and do they mount on top center?
Thanks, Troy

John Saeli · Dec 17, 2012

My research on the subject concluded that by '51, the lites mounted on the side of the radiator, regardless of fenders.

Troy H · Dec 17, 2012

That is where they are mounted now. I will leave them there for now. Thanks, Troy

Adirondack case guy · Dec 17, 2012

Most of them that I have seen were on the "steer horn" shaped angle iron bolted just ahead of the battery. (see Nick's link in the post IDing loader on SC)
Loren

casecollectorsc · Dec 17, 2012

The DCs all had clamshell fenders. Early ones, no rib, 50 and after had two ribs. Info about the lites is exactly as it shows in the D series operators manual.

casecollectorsc · Dec 17, 2012

From his post, I assume he is talking about a "D" series, not DC.

casecollectorsc · Dec 17, 2012

Lite bracket itself on my Ds is a two bolt bracket, but DC lite bracket should work.

4x4stude · Dec 17, 2012

I have a 1950 D, and the headlights are on the radiator. That is my stepson Paul on the tractor. Zane

casecollectorsc · Dec 17, 2012

But you can see where the brackets would go on the fender like in the manual.

Dale from NW WA · Dec 17, 2012

My 53 DC 4 Lights are on the FENDERS and rear light is under seat Dale

NickatKY · Dec 18, 2012

That sure is a nice original D !!!
Is it a family tractor?
I would rather see one like that than a restored one.
I would like to have a D for my collection some day....
Thanks for posting,
Nick

4x4stude · Dec 18, 2012

Unfortunately it is not a family tractor. I bought this from a friends auction about 20 years ago. I always loved how that thing would pull the front wheels off the ground when we had our demonstration pull at the Great Oregon Steam Up. I paid $1100 for it 20 years ago and it probably is worth about the same now! Not a great return on an investment, but I will never sell it anyway. All it does now is pull for show, no competition. She has calcium in the tires and is one heavy beast when I put her on the trailer. It out pulls every other D that has pulled there. Even the ones with pretty paint. Thanks for your kind comments, Zane.

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