Unity RV-26 Beacon with Spitfire Dome, MSP (michigan state police bubblegum bubble rotating light)

An ex-Michigan State Police Unity RV-26 beacon with spitfire dome. A classic.

[@skunklover5725]

We used to have an old Fire Truck from the early 1980's that had 2 of this exact Red bubblegum bubble rotating lights on it, but our State Police Vehicle's back in the 1980's & 1990's had Blue Stobe light's, but, no rotating lights.

[@mcb442]

I miss those on 94!🚔

[@TempoDrift1480]

That takes me back down memory lane. A lot of those appeared pink at night. I assume from being in the sun constantly.

[@thespecialneedsgroup]

The ones with the clear bands -- like this one -- always looked pink to me. I assume that the clear element was supposed to make the light a little brighter, but it always washed a little of the red color out, especially at night.

[@jlee1905]

It was the effect of the Spitfire dome.

[@jean-claudemuller4746]

Nice bacon, old but nice and powerful 😊

[@gtamaniac3113]

Wow, so powerfull lamp ❤

[@xiaospetsnaz5809]

I love it!!! ❤

[@Jsuttar]

0:56 wooooooooooo S/he so pretttyyyyt

[@JohCraLights]

He in this case. That's Rodeo.

[@openskyoak]

Beautiful

[@Christopher-hx6xm]

Avila Indiana police had that on their police car

[@blainenodes8182]

👋...as a warning lite freak 70+ yrs,I always wondered about the "look" of beacon on Mich state patrol cars...does stop sign on hood light up ? 👍👍

[@JohCraLights]

I believe it does but I've never confirmed that.

[@Sammydx1]

Big boy

[@ssmatthews]

What kind of power supply do you use? Enjoyed looking at your collection!

[@JohCraLights]

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[@charlesduffy7340]

I have an RV-26 from a retired MSP Trooper. How did you wire the light to the power supply? I would like to get it working and give it back to him as a gift. TY.

[@JohCraLights]

If two wires, red to 12V+, black to 12V-. If only one wire, it should be power and just ground to the metal base. Fortunately with these lights, if you cause a short, and remove it quickly, you won't typically cause damage to the light.

[@charlesduffy7340]

@@JohCraLights there is 1 wire coming out of the bottom. Using a DC Converter 110v to 12v, could I add a 12v- wire connect to the metal base housing? I'm trying to keep it as neat as possible. TY

[@JohCraLights]

Assuming wiring is typical then yes, that should work. There's likely a place you could anchor a ring terminal to inside the light (often where the motor and or bulb ground wires are connected). I sold the above light so I can't look to see how it was wired.

[@charlesduffy7340]

@@JohCraLights that's what I was hoping you'd say. I saw that screw inside attached to the base for the rotator. There are 2 wires connected there. Thank you for your help!!

[@Lyth1190]

Is there a site that sells the American type?

[@JohCraLights]

Yes. I do not know which sites offer international shipping but look at rescuemarket.com and lightbarsalvage.com, as well as eBay.

[@Lyth1190]

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[@dpacheco7349]

For sale?

[@JohCraLights]

Sold

[@dpacheco7349]

@@JohCraLights If you ever come across another one, I'd be interested...

[@dpacheco7349]

How much? $$$

[@JohCraLights]

Sold