Pricing a complete Federal Twin Beacon Ray Bar

[LineSpotter]

I was helping my BIL move a car to his friends house and spotted a lightbar in the backyard of a house two-doors away, the BIL's friend just bought the house so he does not know the neighbors. Its kind of trashed property with a mobile home and a few junk cars, sitting on the hood of one of them is a complete Federal Twin Beacon Ray bar, I cannot tell if it has the chain drive or even the condition of the domes. But it does appear complete, chrome speaker, r/b domes, and roof mounts.

I know its difficult to price without knowing all the details, condition, etc. But Im hoping you folks could at give me some rough ideas so as to at least not get totally screwed (i don't have an issue paying proper value). I believe I've read that domes are still available, if so I would assume their condition is not as important. Any input would be greatly appreciated, I thought about starting out with a $100 offer and maxing at $200 if its in really nice shape, or am I off? Does the chain drive model add much over just a generic bar?

It looks exactly like this one but does have the roof mounts.....

 

[kerry4951]

If its in nice shape and you can get it for $200 you did very well. Condition is everything. They bring more then $200 if they are nice.

 

[dmathieu]

If it's a true Model 11, it will be chain driven. When you look at the bar only one light will have a motor.

 

[Skulldigger]

My favorite light bar. Domes are still available for the Model 11, they are the same as the Model 14. they clean up very well.

 

[cmb56]

To what I can see it is a Model 11 TwinBeaconRay due to the rotators position relative to each other and the name tags says TWIN.

In the photo the bar look good and as long there are not to many dents, if any, you should do as planned.
The name tags are still red and not brown or gray as on heavy weathered ones.
You also get a CP-25 or CP-100 speaker.

By the way, what is BIL?
I am not familiar with that.

Michael

 

[Tony P]

By the way, what is BIL?
I am not familiar with that.

BIL is the abbreviated form of Brother-in-law or brother by marriage in the US.

 

[cmb56]

BIL is the abbreviated form of Brother-in-law or brother by marriage in the US.

Thanks.
That was logical. Now I know in the future.

Michael

 

[empire5150]

I just sold one with no speaker but did have the feet and gutter clamps for 350 so yes 200 would be VERY good!

 

[AuroraBorealis]

$350 to $400 would be a fair price IF everything works and the domes are in good condition (and with the mounts). I would definitely purchase at $200 for parts/restoration even if it's not fully functional.