Lets see pictures of custom lights/lightbars [CLOSED]
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TritonBoulder47 said:
Damn, you beat me to it... but gave me ideas at the same time. I bought a Responder off ebay because it looked like an interesting setup. It's a single rotator in the middle with two flash shields that only amplify the light output in one direction. I'm not sure what it was meant for but it looks factory as the mirrors are pop-riveted in place. It fits perfectly on my go-rhino push bar though and I was considering modifying it (more lights of course) and wiring it up so that it's removable. I like the oscillator idea though.
Nice work. That would look good on the front of an Engine as well.
bigcat said:
Yeah, I got the idea from the old Whelen Respond-A-Strobes they used to make... And since I've always loved oscilating lights, it was a great match... And fit perfect... All I had to do was trim the "V" mirror where the motor for the Oscilaser went... No major problems at all...
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Here is my custom made TAKEDOWN setup for my slicktop patrol unit. I removed the Talon guts from its housing, and installed 2 Whelen LR11 Super LED Takedown modules in the housing. Note that the lens itself had to be siliconed in place as it originaly was snapped to the lighthead. I have them wired seperately because I ran them to a 9m ScanLock flasher board to facilitate Flashing pursuit lights with Takedown Overide. I think it came out very neat and clean.
ford-dealer said:Here is my custom made TAKEDOWN setup for my slicktop patrol unit. I removed the Talon guts from its housing, and installed 2 Whelen LR11 Super LED Takedown modules in the housing. Note that the lens itself had to be siliconed in place as it originaly was snapped to the lighthead. I have them wired seperately because I ran them to a 9m ScanLock flasher board to facilitate Flashing pursuit lights with Takedown Overide. I think it came out very neat and clean.
This looks great! I would love to see it in use on the car.
Kevin K. said:GyroTech! That's the Canadian company I've been trying to think of in regards to all these lower-level conversions of MX 7000 and Excalibur lightbars. The thing I remembered was them taking the lower half the MX and flipping it and producing a lower profile lightbar that's still compliant with applicable standards. It was rather neat.
Interestingly, I found their website; and, although I can't read French Canadian, it appears that they still do conversions, as I see a tow truck with just the lower half of the Whelen Delta. Does anyone know if anyone in this company speaks English?
Yeah thats a nice bar....i would love to see something like that on my rollback even
Here's some pics of a custom LED Mini Jet myself and triton91bj are building... These are just mock-ups... Trying to decide what configuration we want to use...
Configuration #1 - Click for larger image
Four 6LED Solaris Heads in the front - Two 9LED Solaris Heads in the rear - 1 CUDA Tri-Optic on each side
Configuration #2 - Click for larger image
6LED Solaris Head at the corners - 9LED Solaris Heads front/rear center - 1 CUDA Tri-Optic each side
Configuration #3 - Click for larger image
6LED Solaris Heads at the corners - CUDA Tri-Optics front/rear center - 9LED Solaris Head each side
I'll post more when we make some more progress... All we have to do is figure out how to mount the lightheads where the dome will clear them. Then wire it up...
Configuration #1 - Click for larger image
Four 6LED Solaris Heads in the front - Two 9LED Solaris Heads in the rear - 1 CUDA Tri-Optic on each side
Configuration #2 - Click for larger image
6LED Solaris Head at the corners - 9LED Solaris Heads front/rear center - 1 CUDA Tri-Optic each side
Configuration #3 - Click for larger image
6LED Solaris Heads at the corners - CUDA Tri-Optics front/rear center - 9LED Solaris Head each side
I'll post more when we make some more progress... All we have to do is figure out how to mount the lightheads where the dome will clear them. Then wire it up...
LED said:
+1
That thing is wicked sweet. Would love to see a self contained flasher/takedown model of it. I'd buy one deffinately.
Well, the Mini Jet is complete... We went with Configuration #2. All it needs now is a set of magnets (which I have coming) and it'll be done... And we already have it sold... LoL
Here's a list of components:
- Federal Signal Mini JetStream Frame w/ clear domes
- Four Federal Signal 6LED Solaris Heads
- Two Federal Signal 9LED Solaris Heads
- Two Federal Signal CUDA Tri-Optics
- Sho-Me 27 Flash Pattern LED Flasher
- Powered off a ciggy plug with power and pattern switches
I also shot some new paint on the top of the dome...
Here are the completed pics... (Click for larger image)
And here's a new HD vid...
Here's a list of components:
- Federal Signal Mini JetStream Frame w/ clear domes
- Four Federal Signal 6LED Solaris Heads
- Two Federal Signal 9LED Solaris Heads
- Two Federal Signal CUDA Tri-Optics
- Sho-Me 27 Flash Pattern LED Flasher
- Powered off a ciggy plug with power and pattern switches
I also shot some new paint on the top of the dome...
Here are the completed pics... (Click for larger image)
And here's a new HD vid...
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Modified Sho Me Stealth with Cuda Tri Optic Modules for side warning
Modified retro Federal Signal Model 14 beacon meets self made blue LED boards
Hybrid Halogen/LED Mini Vector I rebuilt....has Solaris type heads on outer side pods
Modified retro Federal Signal Model 14 beacon meets self made blue LED boards
Do you have a video of this?
Do you have a video of this?
Two that i have made thus far.
1st, angled dash light for intersection warning. I'm not into mounting lights externally, like all of them inside. I needed some intersection warning so i made this with two mini extreme 6's mounted on a custom housing i made to a 55 degree angle. ( the picture shows my original with 911ep stars.) So basically like having mirror lights without the mirrors. Mounted with a dominator bracket, bent to the correct angle, and held to the window with 3m interlock tape.
Movie with the axitech mini 6's. Dual talon set to califoria steady to see the comparison of off axis
next is a tir slimlighter. got this before i had the talon and before i knew about off axis and all. Made a custom flashback shield ( actually before the one member made his known to the forum) and mounted a lin3 in white between the tir 6 heads.
and the movie
1st, angled dash light for intersection warning. I'm not into mounting lights externally, like all of them inside. I needed some intersection warning so i made this with two mini extreme 6's mounted on a custom housing i made to a 55 degree angle. ( the picture shows my original with 911ep stars.) So basically like having mirror lights without the mirrors. Mounted with a dominator bracket, bent to the correct angle, and held to the window with 3m interlock tape.
Movie with the axitech mini 6's. Dual talon set to califoria steady to see the comparison of off axis
next is a tir slimlighter. got this before i had the talon and before i knew about off axis and all. Made a custom flashback shield ( actually before the one member made his known to the forum) and mounted a lin3 in white between the tir 6 heads.
and the movie
ford-dealer said:Here is my custom made TAKEDOWN setup for my slicktop patrol unit. I removed the Talon guts from its housing, and installed 2 Whelen LR11 Super LED Takedown modules in the housing. Note that the lens itself had to be siliconed in place as it originaly was snapped to the lighthead. I have them wired seperately because I ran them to a 9m ScanLock flasher board to facilitate Flashing pursuit lights with Takedown Overide. I think it came out very neat and clean.
Remember the triple head Dashmiser with the takedown light? This would be a perfect application for that housing.
basically like the inner edge whelen made with three heads. outer lin6's and the middle module was optional, solid head, split head or takedowns
Custom 9M lightbar. The 8 strobes are fired by two four outlet power supplies that were manufactured 08/1989. The halogen sweeps are NOS. Modern upgrades include flashing takedowns and LED cruise lights.The lens configuration is modeled after CSP and the center rear will be black, not amber, as in the videos. If I could get a hold of a back lit "State Police" sign I'd be stoked but I haven't yet been able to acquire one. There is nothing in this bar that isn't OEM. You'd think this bar was right from the factory if you opened it up. The only modifications I did were to the PS holders and 9M light head mounts right next to them to make everything fit.
Custom WHELEN 9M with Halogen Sweeping Piercer 01 - YouTube
Custom WHELEN 9M with Halogen Sweeping Piercer 02 - YouTube
Custom WHELEN 9M with Halogen Sweeping Piercer 03 - YouTube
Custom WHELEN 9M with Halogen Sweeping Piercer 01 - YouTube
Custom WHELEN 9M with Halogen Sweeping Piercer 02 - YouTube
Custom WHELEN 9M with Halogen Sweeping Piercer 03 - YouTube
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well its not pretty..............but I did custom fit it in lol
it started out as a regular responder DX2, but I took out the front mirror half and threw the LED in its place.
it started out as a regular responder DX2, but I took out the front mirror half and threw the LED in its place.
MX7K_Collector_2010 said:well its not pretty..............but I did custom fit it in lol
it started out as a regular responder DX2, but I took out the front mirror half and threw the LED in its place.
Those filters look familiar... LoL
TritonBoulder47 said:
I knew that would be coming lol. I used 2 of the screws from the rotators to hold the filters on.
Custom Edge 9m/9000
8 Strobes, 4 takedowns (2 flash) and 2 alley lights per side
Frame, power supply and all wiring is 9m,
Front Inboard 400's are all 9m
Corners and Alley strobes and Alley lights are from a Duplex 9000
And a Smart Arrow Messenger in the back
8 Strobes, 4 takedowns (2 flash) and 2 alley lights per side
Frame, power supply and all wiring is 9m,
Front Inboard 400's are all 9m
Corners and Alley strobes and Alley lights are from a Duplex 9000
And a Smart Arrow Messenger in the back
TritonBoulder47 said:
Freakin' sweet! I did'nt think about the suction cups. I was thinkin' of having this big ol shield hanging down from the visor! lol. Suction cups make more sense. lol
Heres my latest creation. Im a big fan of rotator bars, but my battery in my truck is getting weak from leaving ignition on one too many times. I got a few Responder DX bars, I used one for work, then decided to make it more efficient when key is off.
I used 2 rapid firing intersection strobes from a SWS Interceptor bar. I managed to perfectly fit the 2 power packs into the groves of the base, fabricated some small brackets to hold down the flash tube, which actually screw into the pre drilled holes perfetly also. the strobe lenses (SWS 200 series) also just to say fit snuggly between the screws for the magnets and power supplies. they did not fall out, but I still fabbed bracts to hold them down.
I added an alternating flasher between the 2 power supplies, so now I got a very rapid alternating triple to quad flash 40w minibar (2 20 watt power supplies)
This thing kicks ass compared to the SWS slow quad and double flash minibars the rest of my co workers have! I find those SWS/SVP strobes have too long of "off" time and are just too slow.
I used 2 rapid firing intersection strobes from a SWS Interceptor bar. I managed to perfectly fit the 2 power packs into the groves of the base, fabricated some small brackets to hold down the flash tube, which actually screw into the pre drilled holes perfetly also. the strobe lenses (SWS 200 series) also just to say fit snuggly between the screws for the magnets and power supplies. they did not fall out, but I still fabbed bracts to hold them down.
I added an alternating flasher between the 2 power supplies, so now I got a very rapid alternating triple to quad flash 40w minibar (2 20 watt power supplies)
This thing kicks ass compared to the SWS slow quad and double flash minibars the rest of my co workers have! I find those SWS/SVP strobes have too long of "off" time and are just too slow.
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It looks good, but won't the quick pulsing of the flaster cycling pre-maturely cause failure on the strobe supplies...?
TritonBoulder47 said:
I like it all except using a flasher to switch the power supplies on and off. That will eventually ruin them.
JohnMarcson said:
I thought it might, just like turning HID headlights on and off repeatedly. Hmm, I guess Ill have to thinks something else up, or just buy a strobe minibar!
Richard P said:
No, just wire them together... The supplies with go in and out of sync and give a good effect...
A while back, I got the urge to build a big freakin' bar. This project almost didn't happen, as emt0454 screwed me over, as it took him a month to mail the frame and when I finally got it, the frame was damaged beyond use of a full size bar. But, I found another frame locally and left my negative feedback for emt0454.
The bar I obtained was originally an 80" eight head Edge 9000 that was mounted on a 1987 Pierce Arrow. It had four corner strobes and four forward facing strobes, as well as a pair of rear flashers. Pic can be seen here:
Fire Department - Runyan Acres Volunteer Fire Department
Now, a few better pics of the bar before upgrade and one of it after internals were placed in it but without lenses:
Front of the bar:
Rear of the bar:
...and new internals:
Now here's the bar in it's current state:
It consists of four red Freedom six over six corners, four 400 series six over six lightheads, four 400 series strobes with clear lenses in front of them and then a pair of 400 series halogen flashers to the rear with amber lenses. This bar has been designed to be placed on a fire apparatus. My thoughts on making this bar a combination of LED, strobe and halogen is as follows: red LED is extremely bright of LED colors and red in AR means FD, clear strobes pop very well and are wired seperately from the LEDs, so when a parking brake is applied, they can be shut off while an apparatus is parked on scene and amber halogen flashers are still very effective, especially at a distance and are good to have to the rear of a fire apparatus.
Some lenses are brand new or in VERY good shape for being used, what I would consider a 9 or 9.5 out of 10. Only lenses that aren't very pristine are the ones in the rear of the bar that have no lightheads behind them. They were buffed and polished a bit to make them more representable, but I didn't sink too much time into them due to the face they wouldn't have lights behind them.
Internals consist of a Whelen 9M4S strobe power supply that came from a mini Edge, to include the lamp cord, making hook up to a relay from the parking brake a bit easier. The LEDs are run from a ULF44. The halogen flashers are run from a SOS grille/deck flasher solid state flasher.
The best thing I like about this bar is it's already sold! I sold a package deal to my buddy who runs a fire apparatus sales and service shop. He's upgrading a former engine of GRFD's into a loaner engine if a FD needs it while he works on their front line engine. Aside from the bar, he's also getting a pair of 900 series super linear LEDs, one red and one white, that will replace some 7" incandescent flashers. Pretty good upgrade IMO.
The bar I obtained was originally an 80" eight head Edge 9000 that was mounted on a 1987 Pierce Arrow. It had four corner strobes and four forward facing strobes, as well as a pair of rear flashers. Pic can be seen here:
Fire Department - Runyan Acres Volunteer Fire Department
Now, a few better pics of the bar before upgrade and one of it after internals were placed in it but without lenses:
Front of the bar:
Rear of the bar:
...and new internals:
Now here's the bar in it's current state:
It consists of four red Freedom six over six corners, four 400 series six over six lightheads, four 400 series strobes with clear lenses in front of them and then a pair of 400 series halogen flashers to the rear with amber lenses. This bar has been designed to be placed on a fire apparatus. My thoughts on making this bar a combination of LED, strobe and halogen is as follows: red LED is extremely bright of LED colors and red in AR means FD, clear strobes pop very well and are wired seperately from the LEDs, so when a parking brake is applied, they can be shut off while an apparatus is parked on scene and amber halogen flashers are still very effective, especially at a distance and are good to have to the rear of a fire apparatus.
Some lenses are brand new or in VERY good shape for being used, what I would consider a 9 or 9.5 out of 10. Only lenses that aren't very pristine are the ones in the rear of the bar that have no lightheads behind them. They were buffed and polished a bit to make them more representable, but I didn't sink too much time into them due to the face they wouldn't have lights behind them.
Internals consist of a Whelen 9M4S strobe power supply that came from a mini Edge, to include the lamp cord, making hook up to a relay from the parking brake a bit easier. The LEDs are run from a ULF44. The halogen flashers are run from a SOS grille/deck flasher solid state flasher.
The best thing I like about this bar is it's already sold! I sold a package deal to my buddy who runs a fire apparatus sales and service shop. He's upgrading a former engine of GRFD's into a loaner engine if a FD needs it while he works on their front line engine. Aside from the bar, he's also getting a pair of 900 series super linear LEDs, one red and one white, that will replace some 7" incandescent flashers. Pretty good upgrade IMO.
I think I got most of those John, with the exception of what the USPS lost... J tubes, lenses, etc... Lenses polished and reused on another project, the strobes are boxed and on a shelf...
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John, Richard hit the nail on the head. It was definitely old parts consisting of the J tubes, four outlet power supplies (ZFO series), 3x4 halogen assemblies and the old 9000 spacers.
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