DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Very nice! I really like this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Thanks for the searchlight ideas! I need to do two for the Port Vue Reo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Worked on the base for the light. I picked up some dolly rings from Auslowe, turns out they work fine for this. The riser is a section of the coil load from the Fruehauf flatbed (Convoy Brockway build). Electrical block to be added to the riser and then back to the light before working on the support arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I really like this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Really nice work going on here. Great concept and a unique piece to display when completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 I finally figured out how to do the flange in the middle of the light housing barrel. I dug out my old compass and loaded a scribe in place of the lead. I cut the outer diameter first then the inner one. Took 3 tries to get the fit right. I used the same technique to make the front lens retaining ring as well as cutting out the lens disk. The lens shown has too many segments etched into it so a second one is in the works. This seems to work well with thinner sheet stock, this is 0.010 thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Amazing scratch building Warren and appreciate that you are sharing with us here your techniques on how to do it. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Barrel of the light is just about done. The biggest step to come is the yoke that supports it and sits on the base. Still thinking of ideas on how to make the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Absolutely cool spotlight ! Really looks good especially the reflector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Calling this one done: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Excellent work! The spotlight is a work of art, definitely a top shelf build ! Thanks for joining us with an epic build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Warren, Love the truck and Generator . great idea for a different subject ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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