My Federal Signal L.A.P.D. Aerodynic Restoration

[ERIC6913]

Hello fellow enthusiasts!


This time I have a project that has been in the works for a while, but finally got around to putting it all back together. It is a Federal Signal Aerodynic model 24EAH-T L.A.P.D. lightbar. I have had this one for a while, but decided I wanted to restore it like it should be. I COMPLETELY disassembled it and restored each piece as needed. I took one picture of it after it was taken apart, see it in the first picture. I powder coated the frame and plates and polished the mounting feet. I wanted to make the mounting feet shine, as most feet have these ugly welding marks from the alley light rod. I replaced most all of the hardware with new nuts and bolts. I also spray painted most all the plastic housings, as they were faded from the sun. The domes are brand new from Federal, I don't have the patience to restore domes, especially Aerodynic domes. Let me know what you think!
























































Thanks for looking and stay tuned!

 

[Jman423]

That looks great! Nice work :thumbsup:

 

[toon80]

Oh, man, Eric, is this a nice restoration!


I am in the process of restoring mine, along with the Unitrol Controller that will go with it.


I like how you spray painted the faded parts. Makes a huge difference.


You surpassed yourself once again!

 

[dmathieu]

Another classy job!!


Dan

 

[flahotrod]

Quite nice, indeed. It looks NOS.

 

[HillRock]

WELL DONE! like said before, looks NOS

 

[fedsig7]

Nice!


My LAPD Aero is sitting outside in the cold . I have to clean up the domes, whenever I get a chance.

 

[ERIC6913]

thank you to all so far! I am really pleased again myself.

 

[fireball3]

nice work Eric!


I see that the chassis is silver on yours, while on mine is black anthracite what color originally?


Cyril

 

[ambu4100]

very nice eric

 

[nypd-hire]

Hi Eric


As usual, your attention to detail is second to none. I love reading about your restoration jobs. Everything you finish is nothing short of perfect. I just wish I had the time...


Great job. Well done.

 

[PinballCharlie]

Hi Eric
As usual, your attention to detail is second to none. I love reading about your restoration jobs. Everything you finish is nothing short of perfect. I just wish I had the time...


Great job. Well done.

WOW, that IS nice!!!!! I still have not forgot about you Eric....

 

[rick h.]

as always,another beautiful lightbar

 

[Citabria7GCBC]

I would love to see a video of it in action.

 

[KMG365]

That looks great, as usual.


It really bugs me that Federal Signal changed the font for the word "AeroDynic" on their newer nameplates. I wish they had kept it the same. Oh well.

 

[CrownVic97]

I would love to see a video of it in action.

Actually, I don't know if that's possible with this and Eric's other restored bars. If you notice, there's no leads coming from the power block and out to the bottom of the Aero:





All his restos are museum-like pieces: They work, but it's best to leave them off to preserve their integrity (don't quote me on this, just a guess :haha: )

It really bugs me that Federal Signal changed the font for the word "AeroDynic" on their newer nameplates. I wish they had kept it the same. Oh well.

Yeah, it's not the same compared to the original style. The font is bigger and longer. Boooooo....


All in all, great job, Eric!

 

[ERIC6913]

thank you again. it takes a lot of time and effort in these restorations, not to mention patience and money!

 

[motorolamaniac]

Another well executed restoration. Do you still need that pic of the flasher wiring?

 

[emtanderson51]

Nice job Eric.....almost as good as mine LOL. I am seeking fundage for my new domes to complete mine......$$$$$

 

[ERIC6913]

Nice job Eric.....almost as good as mine LOL. I am seeking fundage for my new domes to complete mine......$$$$$

let me know if you find anymore new federal lights!

 

[emtanderson51]

always looking man.....always lol

 

[lightbarmarci]

Very beautiful pictures are making! :thumbsup:


Easier for you to obtain the components Aerodynic light bars for 2 years .... I am looking for my Aerodynic 24EAH Red endcap to dome ...


Lightbar I have seen this when I was visiting in LA, Davis training academy.


I like the lightbar, but it is very difficult for me to buy such a thing, such a model is very rare in Europe.

 

[mugsy87]

Nice work very well done that's a good looking bar

 

[2004p71]

this is a masterpiece !

 

[894]

Good job, yeah a video would be cool!

I would love to see a video of it in action.

 

[lenny77]

they didn't look that good coming out of the box. superb job...

 

[The Stoic]

Nice job!! I am trying to repair my LAPD light bar, some model as yours, but I cannot find the nylon worm gear part #Z8422B391A. Would you know of any place that carries these? Thank you.