Completed my radar install!

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Thanks to my brother who built me a platform and a brace (with design help from original installer), I have completed the installation of the radar on my Minnesota State Patrol SSP. :)

[MOstang]

Very cool that you were able to finish that piece off Bob. I'm looking forward to you improving upon and evolving what I was able to do with the SSP.

[GSPI]

Excellent install! Looks nice and clean!

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Very cool that you were able to finish that piece off Bob. I'm looking forward to you improving upon and evolving what I was able to do with the SSP.

Thanks Mike. Today I also replaced a missing armrest plug, as well as 2 kick panel retainers (painted them too). Next on the list is to replace both door's weatherstripping and then install the NOS quarter windows.

[FHP813]

Very nice, looks like it's coming along.

[ssp91ssp]

:2thumbs: Very nice!

[28HopUp]

Nicely done! :)

[Bri22NJ]

Looks great.

[stadair]

Looks like it was meant to be there! ;) LOL!

[OSP959(R)]

What kind of light is that above the mirror??

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Able 2 Sho-Me LED Triple Light Stick 11.2715 (same one is used on the rear deck above 3rd brake light).

What kind of light is that above the mirror??

[ImEvil1]

Able 2 Sho-Me LED Triple Light Stick 11.2715 (same one is used on the rear deck above 3rd brake light).

What's the story with that?

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

The original lights were problematic (while in service) and the company is out of business now, and this is the closest in size and function as the originals.

What's the story with that?

[ImEvil1]

What kind of lights were they?

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

What kind of lights were they?

Triple light stick halogens made by Approved Technologies out of Hudsonville(?), Michigan.

[OSP959(R)]

Man. That's a new one. You have a pic of what they look like??

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Man. That's a new one. You have a pic of what they look like??

No, only what you can see in this photo.

[ImEvil1]

Have you ever seen these? Period correct, still in production, and probably fill the same function (as the dimensions look pretty close). These are Code 3 halogens, BTW.

http://www.code3tactical.com/productimages/code3/C3-RVMHA.jpg

[GSPI]

Approved Technologies now owned by Sound Off, best I can tell, here is what you are looking for:

http://www.soundoffsignal.com/strb-halgn_lighting/sh_ddg_24-28sc.htm

http://www.soundoffsignal.com/strb-halgn_lighting/24-28sc/28-Series_Dual_RB.jpg

[ImEvil1]

Nice work, Greg! Subtle difference from the Code 3s, but even better if they are the original "Approved Technology" design.

What do you think, Bob?

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Nice work, Greg! Subtle difference from the Code 3s, but even better if they are the original "Approved Technology" design.

What do you think, Bob?

Too short. Mike Patterson did a lot of research on these (with a member of the Minnesota Highway Patrol) and they both agreed that what Mike ended up having installed was closest to the original. Thanks for the research though,
Bob

[ImEvil1]

Too short. Mike Patterson did a lot of research on these (with a member of the Minnesota Highway Patrol) and they both agreed that what Mike ended up having installed was closest to the original. Thanks for the research though,
Bob

LEDs cannot possibly be closest to the originals, FWIW. Totally different levels of light output and technology that wasn't invented yet.

Personally, I'd go with the halogens that Greg posted; even if the size is a little off. No one would really ever know the difference. Everyone, however, will immediately know that the LEDs are incorrect.

My .02.

[OSP959(R)]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKpME1qbSZIfRBNrwL),)Mg~~_12.JPG

Code 3 makes a triple hologen light similar to that. There's (2) on ebay HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CODE-3-Public-Safety-Equip-Grille-and-Deck-Lights-AS3-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3cb7af72efQQitemZ26077 9766511QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso riesQQvilZ1).

They have amber lenses, but you can find different lenses on elightbars.org. You could probably find that light there as well.

[GSPI]

So the halogen light has to be 1-15/16" H x 15-3/4" W x 1-15/16" D in size?

Seems large width wise to me for halogen but I guess if that's what you guys measured that's what it is then.

[GSPI]

Hold up the train. What about this?

http://www.soundoffsignal.com/strb-halgn_lighting/Ultrathin/EUDHHB0J.jpg

This looks similar to what I see in the photo.

[OSP959(R)]

Hold up the train. What about this?

http://www.soundoffsignal.com/strb-halgn_lighting/Ultrathin/EUDHHB0J.jpg

This looks similar to what I see in the photo.

I like that. What's the link to the actual product?

[GSPI]

This is a Sound Off item too:

http://www.soundoffsignal.com/strb-halgn_lighting/sh_WS_Ultrathin.htm

[OSP959(R)]

I like them.

I have (2) of the Sound Off 28 halogens for my rear deck and a single Sound Off 24 strobe to mount up next to the review mirror on mine.

[GSPI]

I just did an Adobe CS4 Measurement analysis of the photo and the light over the rearview mirror is not 15 inches in size but closer to 8 inches. What other references did you have as I'm curious.

[ImEvil1]

I just did an Adobe CS4 Measurement analysis of the photo and the light over the rearview mirror is not 15 inches in size but closer to 8 inches. What other references did you have as I'm curious.

I just used my peepers and my keen sense of observation! :)

That is some cool stuff right there, though.

[OSP959(R)]

My Model 28 is like 8-3/4"W x 2-1/8"H

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

My Model 28 is like 8-3/4"W x 2-1/8"H

I'm resurrecting this thread, as my MN SSP is being considered for a Muscle Car Review feature article. I would like to have the car as accurate as possible for the photo shoot. I measured the distance between the original screw holes in the windshield trim panel for the mounting brackets and rear package tray, and the original lights appear to have been very close to 9" in length (a little less). So if anyone has a source for some used (the model 28 mentioned in the thread are $118+ each new, but are probably the exact size I need) halogen lights (89-93 vintage) with twin red lenses (I don't think 3 halogens could fit horizontally in a less than 9" long enclosure, but I could be wrong) and mounting brackets, please let me know ASAP. Jim I think you had asked me if I was interested in some you had a while back (I am now). Thanks,
Bob
p.s thanks again for everybody's research on this.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

After looking at a photo taken by the owner before Mike P., I see there are only one set of screw holes from mounting brackets (less than 9" apart). I don't believe my MN SSP ever had triple stick lights (front and rear) while in service. I need to find a new metal headliner (too many screw holes) front panel in regatta blue and a pair of dual halogen 8" x 2" lights (both lenses red). I also looked on the rear package tray and found the original mounting holes for mounting a dual light stick (less than 9" apart).