Still steady burnin' on my new cruiser.

**CFD125** · June 27th, 2012, 07:28 PM

Hi guys and girls.

I know you haven't seen me on here much lately, as life is hectic these days. for those new members that don't know me, I go way back on this board (although maybe not as far back as the really old guys like PIMP)..

Anyway, I'm kind of known as the California Steady Burn freak, even though I'm near Boston, Mass.

I put this here in the vintage section because 1; I consider a red bulb in a car spotlight vintage lighting, and 2; this is where I'm most well known. Please move if deemed neccesary.

So here is my new (to me) 2007 ex-Maine state cruiser outfitted for call fire duty...with vintage, and modern steady burn red, of course.

PS.. I'm 50 now, and my midlife crises made me install the 18" Mustang GT wheels, and the Mercury Marauder rear spoiler

**Rich M.** · June 27th, 2012, 07:36 PM

Nice job on the car.

I like the steady burn. A little old and little new.

**dmathieu** · June 27th, 2012, 07:50 PM

Nice car Bob.
As always, I like the steady burn.

**CFD125** · June 27th, 2012, 07:52 PM

Thanks, The spotlight and the Tomar Rect-8 next to the rvm are both steady burn, the grote par36 leds behind the grill are self strobing non-sync.

The rear deck light is a vintage federal signal LED unit that I gutted, and retrofitted with the two big square leds out of a Galls visor light. much brighter than the FS leds, and still California retro looking.

Frankenstien rear deck light:

**rick h.** · June 27th, 2012, 08:01 PM

Nice Bob,but I could have sworn you was closer to 60. lol

**dmathieu** · June 27th, 2012, 08:02 PM

Now for a ROTA-BEAM dash or throw light!

**Squad-6** · June 27th, 2012, 08:16 PM

Nice, If I could I have always told my self I would go with a steady red spot and round grill lights

**dcarrfire45** · June 27th, 2012, 08:26 PM

That's a sharp looking hot rod.

**kitn1mcc** · June 27th, 2012, 09:06 PM

very nice it does need some classic whelen

**ford-dealer** · June 27th, 2012, 10:08 PM

Bob... Really? The Marauder spoiler? If any, (and if), positive down force air management that it might have assisted with would be void due to the air disturbance caused by the spotlight fixed in its "Up-Forward" position! LOL J/K Good to see you sir~! I thought I was the only "Geezer" that had gone underground!

**ERIC6913** · June 27th, 2012, 10:11 PM

Just my kinda light mister! very nice

**stansdds** · June 28th, 2012, 05:53 AM

There is something to be said of the steady red. It's very rare here on the east coast, but I think it is effective as is the flashing amber to the rear. California got one thing right!

**fyrboy** · June 28th, 2012, 09:02 AM

All that steadyin' - do the turn signals flash?

**OSP959(R)** · June 28th, 2012, 11:48 AM

Nice car

**PTRJason** · June 28th, 2012, 02:29 PM

I am not saying I do not like the car at all, do not take it the wrong way.

But I am just not used to seeing rims on a CVPI, I am used to stock steel wheels, so it looks out of place to me, as well as the spoiler. Just not used to it. Even on the Marauders I have seen in person.

Usually when rims are on a CVPI it was from an auction and someone is behind the wheel that looks like they should be sitting in the back seat.

With that said, I always love how you have the steady red, and I LOVE the red unity. The rear deck lights.

You always find a way to add those personal touches that just makes it look so outstanding.

**Ronnie229** · June 28th, 2012, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by PTRJason

I am not saying I do not like the car at all, do not take it the wrong way.

But I am just not used to seeing rims on a CVPI, I am used to stock steel wheels, so it looks out of place to me, as well as the spoiler. Just not used to it. Even on the Marauders I have seen in person.

Usually when rims are on a CVPI it was from an auction and someone is behind the wheel that looks like they should be sitting in the back seat.

With that said, I always love how you have the steady red, and I LOVE the red unity. The rear deck lights.

You always find a way to add those personal touches that just makes it look so outstanding.

State of NC bought their CVPIs in what is called the street appearance package with wheel covers. Get more at resale
that the plain looking CVPI.

Ronnie

**PTRJason** · June 28th, 2012, 09:04 PM

True, and I know they have street appearence packages. But they do not have spoilers or mustang rims

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**Hoser** · June 28th, 2012, 09:18 PM

I like the lighting package, Car looks great, I still like the little chrome wheel covers though.

**emtanderson51** · June 28th, 2012, 10:12 PM

Looks good.....looks VERY good......nice job!

**Station 3** · June 29th, 2012, 07:11 AM

Damn that car is fucken sexay. I also like the Steady burn and i live in South Texas my POV has a TIR4 Steady burn RED in the interior lightbar when i respond and also my patrol car at work has steady burn when im responding to calls.

**Black Hoe** · June 29th, 2012, 12:06 PM

Nice to hear from you again Bob. The Crownie looks great! Now all you have to do is pack up and move out to California... lol!

**dmathieu** · June 29th, 2012, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by rick h.

Nice Bob,but I could have sworn you was closer to 60. lol

What's the matter with 60?

**SafetyLighting** · June 29th, 2012, 12:25 PM

That's cool, nice job!

**towmedic** · June 29th, 2012, 10:00 PM

I think the car looks great, rims and spoiler included. Any chance of a video?

**PTRJason** · June 30th, 2012, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Black Hoe

Nice to hear from you again Bob. The Crownie looks great! Now all you have to do is pack up and move out to California... lol!

Hell no!! He will put some PD cars out here to shame. And also if he moved to CA he will not be able to use any of his stuff here.

**CFD125** · June 30th, 2012, 10:32 PM

Thanks for all the comment guys.

One thing that attracted me to the car was the funny blue color, whichs looks completely different in day, night, dusk, dawn. It is Ford Fleet code LN, and is the standard Maine State Police color. Even though this car had no decals or lightbar, it was painted in a marked unit color.

I do have the original 17" wheels with the gray plastic full wheel covers. I also have the small chrome smoothies, and the small chrome "Lug Nut" dog dishes. So I can change it up any time I want.

The spoiler is hardley noticeable at first glance, and most people don't even realize its there untill I point it out. I was just having a little fun with the look of the car, and can make it look completely stock in 30 minutes.

Heres a few wheel options:

Stock wheels and wheel covers (oh, did I mention I have two CVPI's?):

Chrome smoothies:

Chrome "Lug nut" style center caps:

Me and Dave steady burnin';