I am retired from Law Enforcement now but one of our cars had a mx7000 like the one you have in your collection. It helps tremendously if the alternator in your patrol car can keep up with amp draw. One afternoon, I had stopped a bunch of male high school students who were members of a “extra-curricular youth group”(lol) and had them seated on the curb. I had turned on my lightbar to make the ped stop because my car was partially blocking a travel lane. One of the miscreants leaned over looking past me. He told me “your cars broken” so I turned around and saw the lightbar flashing off and on, headlights flashing but not wig wag, I could hear relays clicking, and so forth. I went in and turned off all the lights except the front steady burning lights and rear flashers and that seemed to cure the problem of a weak alternator. Thank goodness that unit was removed from our fleet a couple of months later. That unit was a 1985 ford LTD 2 and it was still in use until I drove it that fateful day in 1996.
I'm a collector. I have no intention of putting lights on cars. They all go on a wall or shelf or whatever. I don't see how anyone can think it's cool to outfit an old cop car to make it look legit. I don't see the point I guess. Under no circumstances, drunk, on my property, on my trails would I even consider putting lights on a car and driving it. When I see people do that I thing serious mental health issues. All they do is try to project something on other people and it kinda makes me want to puke in my mouth a little bit.
the code 3 LP6000 very very special lightbar for English police cars. only certain ones had them fitted, like ford orion police cars, but better still, the ford RS200 police cars had them fitted [with blue rotators but clear lens] people are always hunting them down for ex police car rebuilds into show cars.
First lightbar I ever got was an AeroDynic M24 (don't remember the entire number) that had full red/blue, 4 flash in the corners and the center speaker. Got it for $200 from the local police shop. Sadly I ruined it while doing some cleaning on it and had to junk it. Next light was the StreetHawk (similar to what you showed). Mine contained clear domes, red filters, front and rear flash with alley lights. Got that in 1997 for $200 (same shop as before). About that time Federal Signal came out with the All Light conversion kit for my lightbar so I spent $150 for the kit and eventually filled the entire system with lighting. The only thing I never had were the DynaRays (intersection lights) and an Osilaser for the center. Have to do work on the one of the rotators as it vibrates badly (might need to be greased). Thing draws about 24.5 amps wen fully lit up.
I have just finished rebuilding my original amber code 3 Excalibur with stop tail indicators and alternating reds and take downs with an original code 3 switch box in my rangerover classic rescue unit 👍🚨🚨🚨🚨
how did you rebuild your Code 3 MX-7000 im in the process if replaceing all of the wires in mine due to the wig wags not doing what they are suspose to do and im also haveing a hard time finding a decent wireing chart any ideas???
HI IM FROM MEXICO EN EMERGENCY SERVICE THAT USES THE SAME STREETHAWCK BAR LIGHT AND IN GREET NEED OF 4 OUTER GREEN DOMES FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS, IT FEDRAL LAW HERE TO USE RED WHITE AND GREEN, WE UNDERSTAND YOU HAVE MANY FOR UR PERSON COLLECTION BUT WE COULDN'T GO WITH OUT ASKING, IF YOU COULD SELL US THE GREEN DOMES CAN YOU HELP US TO BUY THEM ELSEWHERE. WOULD U KNOW WHERE WE CAN GET OUR HAND ON THEM DOMES IN A GREEN COLOR. IT WOULD BE OF GREAT HELP TO THE PEOPLE IN NEED HERE THAT WE HELP IN STATE OF EMERGENCY. CAN U PLEASE REACH US A FACEBOOK @t
If you want to make your domes look new, get some Novice or Mother's plastic polish. Use a damp tube sock and rub the domes. Avoid circular motion. You don't want swirl marks on your domes. Let dry to a haze and buff off with a soft towel. Depending on how bad the domes are, you may want to repeat the process. Afterwards, rub some Plexus onto the domes, let sit a bit and polish with a microfiber towel. Your domes will look new. The Plexus rejuvenates and protects the plastic from oxidation.
I just recently got my grandpa his dream light bar, it's a vista twin beam.... I seen one in one of your videos. Hope you post more videos. I love the old school police lights. Thanks a lot
Illinois, it is illegal to have any emergency lights on a pov without authorization from local ,county and state LAW enforcement agency. No emergency lights can be displayed whether lighted or not without written permission and notarized by a police chief,sheriff or the head ranking officer of the state police. Law enforcement will seize the lights from your vehicle,impound your vehicle,charge you with impersonating a police officer,along with a hefty fine to pay.
I am retired from Law Enforcement now but one of our cars had a mx7000 like the one you have in your collection. It helps tremendously if the alternator in your patrol car can keep up with amp draw. One afternoon, I had stopped a bunch of male high school students who were members of a “extra-curricular youth group”(lol) and had them seated on the curb. I had turned on my lightbar to make the ped stop because my car was partially blocking a travel lane. One of the miscreants leaned over looking past me. He told me “your cars broken” so I turned around and saw the lightbar flashing off and on, headlights flashing but not wig wag, I could hear relays clicking, and so forth. I went in and turned off all the lights except the front steady burning lights and rear flashers and that seemed to cure the problem of a weak alternator. Thank goodness that unit was removed from our fleet a couple of months later. That unit was a 1985 ford LTD 2 and it was still in use until I drove it that fateful day in 1996.
I'm a collector. I have no intention of putting lights on cars. They all go on a wall or shelf or whatever. I don't see how anyone can think it's cool to outfit an old cop car to make it look legit. I don't see the point I guess. Under no circumstances, drunk, on my property, on my trails would I even consider putting lights on a car and driving it. When I see people do that I thing serious mental health issues. All they do is try to project something on other people and it kinda makes me want to puke in my mouth a little bit.
the code 3 LP6000 very very special lightbar for English police cars.
only certain ones had them fitted, like ford orion police cars, but better still, the ford RS200 police cars had them fitted [with blue rotators but clear lens]
people are always hunting them down for ex police car rebuilds into show cars.
U still have awesome videos..keep them coming..
First lightbar I ever got was an AeroDynic M24 (don't remember the entire number) that had full red/blue, 4 flash in the corners and the center speaker. Got it for $200 from the local police shop. Sadly I ruined it while doing some cleaning on it and had to junk it. Next light was the StreetHawk (similar to what you showed). Mine contained clear domes, red filters, front and rear flash with alley lights. Got that in 1997 for $200 (same shop as before). About that time Federal Signal came out with the All Light conversion kit for my lightbar so I spent $150 for the kit and eventually filled the entire system with lighting. The only thing I never had were the DynaRays (intersection lights) and an Osilaser for the center. Have to do work on the one of the rotators as it vibrates badly (might need to be greased). Thing draws about 24.5 amps wen fully lit up.
I have just finished rebuilding my original amber code 3 Excalibur with stop tail indicators and alternating reds and take downs with an original code 3 switch box in my rangerover classic rescue unit 👍🚨🚨🚨🚨
how did you rebuild your Code 3 MX-7000 im in the process if replaceing all of the wires in mine due to the wig wags not doing what they are suspose to do and im also haveing a hard time finding a decent wireing chart any ideas???
contact code 3 directly, they'll mail you a hard copy free of charge or email you a internet copy :)
i think the lightabar is cheaper in china
Nice collection brother. Always loved those old bars
2:01 my favorite light bar!
How do you power those indoors?
A 12 volt battery
Abner!!! He's playing with his lights again!!! LOL!!! Cool collection of light bars, mesmerizing.
You can do what you want on your own property. The MX7000 was a sweet light bar back in the day. That's what I started with way back when.
HI IM FROM MEXICO EN EMERGENCY SERVICE THAT USES THE SAME STREETHAWCK BAR LIGHT AND IN GREET NEED OF 4 OUTER GREEN DOMES FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS, IT FEDRAL LAW HERE TO USE RED WHITE AND GREEN, WE UNDERSTAND YOU HAVE MANY FOR UR PERSON COLLECTION BUT WE COULDN'T GO WITH OUT ASKING, IF YOU COULD SELL US THE GREEN DOMES CAN YOU HELP US TO BUY THEM ELSEWHERE. WOULD U KNOW WHERE WE CAN GET OUR HAND ON THEM DOMES IN A GREEN COLOR. IT WOULD BE OF GREAT HELP TO THE PEOPLE IN NEED HERE THAT WE HELP IN STATE OF EMERGENCY. CAN U PLEASE REACH US A FACEBOOK @t
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If you want to make your domes look new, get some Novice or Mother's plastic polish. Use a damp tube sock and rub the domes. Avoid circular motion. You don't want swirl marks on your domes. Let dry to a haze and buff off with a soft towel. Depending on how bad the domes are, you may want to repeat the process. Afterwards, rub some Plexus onto the domes, let sit a bit and polish with a microfiber towel. Your domes will look new. The Plexus rejuvenates and protects the plastic from oxidation.
Wow 10yrs later I still remember this amazing video!!! Nostalgic moment here
take a look at my channel at the dashlaser i made and let me know what u think i like all your bars and wish i had a real full size 5 rotator blue
Have you ever considered using a suction cup mounted miniature light bar in either blue or amber.
Where do you find all your parts for them
Mostly groups on Facebook
Update Video?
I just recently got my grandpa his dream light bar, it's a vista twin beam.... I seen one in one of your videos. Hope you post more videos. I love the old school police lights. Thanks a lot
That's good to hear. I've posted some newer light videos recently, and will probably have more in the spring or summer
@@TourDriverSean thank you
How do you restore the plastic on that lightbar at 7:33
I have a jetsonic gear driven code 3 cop car light bar it still works great
Is the lp6000 a 36 inch
Yes
Illinois, it is illegal to have any emergency lights on a pov without authorization from local ,county and state LAW enforcement agency.
No emergency lights can be displayed whether lighted or not without written permission and notarized by a police chief,sheriff or the head ranking officer of the state police.
Law enforcement will seize the lights from your vehicle,impound your vehicle,charge you with impersonating a police officer,along with a hefty fine to pay.
A deputy I work with told me that the lights can't be Red, blue, or white any other color is ok as ling as they aren't used in public
@@5021A law.justia.com/codes/illinois/2005/chapter49/59744.html
Well he’s in his garage on his property and he mentions that!! People pfft
No it is not illegal to have red and blue lights on display
Lol. Very much so in some states.