'04 Chevy Silverado POV

[BCD]

I just finished my install today 5/9/13.


I will get photos and videos uploaded in the next day or two.


It all worked out great. No more almost being hit at an accident scene because of inadequate POV courtesy lighting.


Its amazing how bright it is even when using the Hi/Lo (50% power) switch! (Again a BIG THANK YOU to emtanderson!)


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People involved:


emtanderson51 = Light bar @ a phenomenal price!


Strobes N' More = Whelen 10 Switch box @ a great price!


JTech & Federal Signal = New gutter mounts.


Myself = Full Installation

 

[Storm4200]

Yeah, Emtanderson is my hero too

 

[BCD]

Center Console





Whelen 10-Switch, Switch Box








Wires from Light Bar to Rain Gutter





More photos and the video coming soon. Got'a run to daughter's dance show.

 

[BCD]

I ran the wires through the rain gutter to prevent drilling. They fit perfectly!





I was able to run the data cable down the rain gutter, into the doorjam space, then into the cab past the seal. The low entry point will wick away any water that tries to follow the wire and prevent water entry. (We just had two HEAVY rain systems move through and not a drop of water entered the cab.)





The rain gutter led to a small space in the front right quarter pannel where I was able to run the Pos. & Neg. wires from the bar into the engine compartment without drilling.





Ran/secured the wires along the back. I followed other wires and the windshield washer fluid lines.





Yellow Top Optima battery didn't leave me room to use ring connectors, so I split the end of the wire and created a "Y" and bolted the terminal connections on sandwiching the wire in the middle.

 

[BCD]

Front - Bar Off





Full Front - Bar Off





Driver Side - Bar Off





Passanger Side - Bar Off





Rear - Bar Off

 

[BCD]

Front - Bar On





Front - Bar On





Rear- Bar On





Rear- Bar On





...Video coming soon. I need to get it uploaded to YouTube. :thumbsup:

 

[Phoenix_Rising]

Do I spy clear on the rear of that bar? If so, Id swap them for blue modules and put em up front.


Clear to rear big :nono: , IMHO

 

[Eric1249]

Lightbar looks good. I am not a fan of running wires through the doorjamb. That will usually leads to problems.

 

[Swat1911]

That legend looks goooooood

 

[TritonBoulder47]

Yellow Top Optima battery didn't leave me room to use ring connectors, so I split the end of the wire and created a "Y" and bolted the terminal connections on sandwiching the wire in the middle.

NO NO NO!!! You have the top posts right there at your disposal... Invest in some marine terminals for those top posts... The way you have it now is a horrible connection...


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Or if you don't want to use the top posts on the battery, there is a "power stud" in the under hood fuse box. You just have to remove the plastic base cover to get to them...


As for not wanting to drill holes, I completely understand, but the easier way (although there are people that will flame me for suggesting this) is by notching the CHMSL and run your wires into the cab from there... Then you can run them across the headliner and down the A-pillar... Then you could have used an existing factory grommet in the firewall to make your positive and negative runs...


But the lightbar does look good, and I like your switchbox location...

 

[TritonBoulder47]

Do I spy clear on the rear of that bar? If so, Id swap them for blue modules and put em up front.

Clear to rear big :nono: , IMHO

Clear is a NO-NO regardless in PA... lol But as it has been states numerous times before, it all depends on how strict your PD is in your area... lol

Lightbar looks good. I am not a fan of running wires through the doorjamb. That will usually leads to problems.

Agreed, but everyone has to start somewhere... And all the runs do look "good" and free from any pinching... Time will tell though...

 

[Phoenix_Rising]

Clear is a NO-NO regardless in PA... lol But as it has been states numerous times before, it all depends on how strict your PD is in your area..

You know that I know that However, fair point : I am not advising you to have clear lights, as Blue cant have clear in PA. However should you chose to do so, the front of the bar would be a better choice.


My comment wasnt based on the legality of the colors, we have a specific thread on that. Simply making my own comment on it

 

[BCD]

Lightbar looks good. I am not a fan of running wires through the doorjamb. That will usually leads to problems.

The problem I was faced was preventing drilling through the body to prevent future rust issues. Also, the data cable was CAT-5 and while I can do (wire) CAT-5, I didn't want to cut the head off and then have to go buy new ones, then re-wire it just to put it through the B-Pillar or the roof (which I was completely adamant against drilling).

 

[BCD]

NO NO NO!!! You have the top posts right there at your disposal... Invest in some marine terminals for those top posts... The way you have it now is a horrible connection...

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Mmm...I do like those better! I will look into a pair of them. I'd MUCH rather not have the wires like I have them. While they are covered by the rubber seals, I still dislike "Jerry-Rigging" and if can be avoided, I will. I will stop by the auto-parts store this afternoon to see if they have some.


Thanks for the suggestion! :thumbsup:


I ran the power from the computer/switch-box through the Firewall and put a grommet in it for that wire. You can see it in the upper right (the wire, not the punch through location).

 

[BCD]

Clear is a NO-NO regardless in PA... lol But as it has been states numerous times before, it all depends on how strict your PD is in your area... lol


Agreed, but everyone has to start somewhere... And all the runs do look "good" and free from any pinching... Time will tell though...

I was just at an accident scene on Saturday and the PD was totally cool with it. Not to forget the couple dozen LEO's that have been behind me, passed me, etc. without issue so far. (Doesn't mean I wont encounter a LEO that wants to press the issue, but so far so good. Not trying to be a "smart ass" law breaker, but I have reasoning why I am risking this issue.)


The reason I am fine with the clear for now is I travel to South Carolina 2-4 times per year and I can't have Blue Lenses or I'd be in big trouble there. They take that very serious as Blue in SC is for LEO's. The clear allows me to travel in the state with the bar off. As long as I don't activate it, I won't have problems there.


So, if an Officer does stop me and question me about it, I will have to explain why. Whether or not it will/or will not help...that's up to the officer at that time.


However, that is why I am keeping the clear which came with the unit for now.


***Edit***


See last post that I made this morning after taking kids to school...I just realized y'all were referencing the color of the LED's not the housing. :duh: :bonk:

 

[BCD]

Do I spy clear on the rear of that bar? If so, Id swap them for blue modules and put em up front.

Clear to rear big :nono: , IMHO

I just realized while taking the kids to school this morning after my other posts (moment of clarity) that you meant the color of the LED's in the module. Yeah, there are two "clear"/white modules in the rear of the bar. Yes, those I would have no problem replacing once I get some cash to do so.


I thought you were referring to the clear housing/lenses. :duh: :bonk: hehe

 

[MEVS06]

Do I spy clear on the rear of that bar? If so, Id swap them for blue modules and put em up front.

Clear to rear big :nono: , IMHO

Ummmmm its a Legend, unfortunately its not a modular bar.... Basically you cant swap the lightheads around.

 

[BCD]

The old girl (my truck) has served me well since bought new in '04.


She has 93+k miles on her and is starting to show her age.


Sometimes I would love to have the Navy paint a photo of North Korea's leader on the side of it and blast it (my truck) with one of its experimental Railguns to put it out of its misery. Lately, it seems like everything decided to start going bad at once. Literally it has been one issue after another and all within a couple months. For someone who has been out of work and ineligible for any compensation because I owned my own business (paid more taxes and fees than someone working for say McDonalds, but I don't "qualify" for assistance like UE.).


So yep...I will gladly replace those white modules once I get cash.


Just really difficult with my current situation.


To make matters worse, I am going back to school as discussed before to obtain my medical degree. I decided to go the nursing route and go this path: RN (ASN - Critical Care, ICU), RN (BSN - Critical Care, ICU), Masters in Nursing - NP (Nurse Practitioner), Critical Care Flight Nurse/NP.


I need a lottery win or something!! LoL

 

[BCD]

Ummmmm its a Legend, unfortunately its not a modular bar.... Basically you cant swap the lightheads around.

If so, that sucks.


Well, here's to hoping no problems then if that's the case.

 

[MEVS06]

If so, that sucks.

Well, here's to hoping no problems then if that's the case.

Each section of the bar is a large circuit board.

 

[BCD]

Each section of the bar is a large circuit board.

I thought they could be interchanged. The manual even had the modules listed in the parts section.

 

[NJfireguy9094]

do u do fire police also

I was just at an accident scene on Saturday and the PD was totally cool with it. Not to forget the couple dozen LEO's that have been behind me, passed me, etc. without issue so far. (Doesn't mean I wont encounter a LEO that wants to press the issue, but so far so good. Not trying to be a "smart ass" law breaker, but I have reasoning why I am risking this issue.)

The reason I am fine with the clear for now is I travel to South Carolina 2-4 times per year and I can't have Blue Lenses or I'd be in big trouble there. They take that very serious as Blue in SC is for LEO's. The clear allows me to travel in the state with the bar off. As long as I don't activate it, I won't have problems there.


So, if an Officer does stop me and question me about it, I will have to explain why. Whether or not it will/or will not help...that's up to the officer at that time.


However, that is why I am keeping the clear which came with the unit for now.


***Edit***


See last post that I made this morning after taking kids to school...I just realized y'all were referencing the color of the LED's not the housing. :duh: :bonk:

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

Do I spy clear on the rear of that bar? If so, Id swap them for blue modules and put em up front.

Clear to rear big :nono: , IMHO

Lightbar looks good. I am not a fan of running wires through the doorjamb. That will usually leads to problems.

:iagree: :iagree:

I was just at an accident scene on Saturday and the PD was totally cool with it. Not to forget the couple dozen LEO's that have been behind me, passed me, etc. without issue so far. (Doesn't mean I wont encounter a LEO that wants to press the issue, but so far so good. Not trying to be a "smart ass" law breaker, but I have reasoning why I am risking this issue.)

Like you said, all it takes is the one cop having a bad day and looking for someone to hand down the wrath of God upon!! :suicide:

 

[BCD]

Like you said, all it takes is the one cop having a bad day and looking for someone to hand down the wrath of God upon!! :suicide:

Ain't that the truth! :yes:

 

[Ren12]

I will get photos and videos uploaded in the next day or two.
--- There will be a bunch of photos and some videos. Slow connections might take a while to load

More photos and the video coming soon. Got'a run to daughter's dance show.

...Video coming soon. I need to get it uploaded to YouTube. :thumbsup:

Did you ever get a chance to upload a video to Youtube?

 

[TritonBoulder47]

The reason I am fine with the clear for now is I travel to South Carolina 2-4 times per year and I can't have Blue Lenses or I'd be in big trouble there. They take that very serious as Blue in SC is for LEO's. The clear allows me to travel in the state with the bar off. As long as I don't activate it, I won't have problems there.

So, if an Officer does stop me and question me about it, I will have to explain why. Whether or not it will/or will not help...that's up to the officer at that time.


However, that is why I am keeping the clear which came with the unit for now.

Not true... I've driven my '95 Tahoe (With a blue/clear/amber lensed 9622 Edge) and my '03 Avlanche (with the same 9622 edge, and a blue/clear lensed patiot) all through out NC and SC and never had a problem...

 

[BCD]

do u do fire police also

I will be put through the training when I start with the new FD I will be running with soon. I am currently with PA Water Rescue, but will be transferring the majority of my time to Dewey FD for EMT and FP.

 

[BCD]

Not true... I've driven my '95 Tahoe (With a blue/clear/amber lensed 9622 Edge) and my '03 Avlanche (with the same 9622 edge, and a blue/clear lensed patiot) all through out NC and SC and never had a problem...

Really?


I read lots of "horror stories" about the PD down there frowning highly upon Blue Lights (even if it was off, just by having the blue lenses).


Well, thats good to know that they aren't as bad as I have read/heard.


I would not enjoy being targeted and ticketed just to visit my folks.

 

[BCD]

Did you ever get a chance to upload a video to Youtube?

I apologize, been truly busy lately. I will upload it from the digital video camera tonight in a little bit.


I will attach it to this post when I get it uploaded.


I turned my strobes on in my head-lamps and tail-lamps in the video, but the strobe pattern is so fast the camera can't even capture it. All you see is a ghost/halo effect emanating from the area.


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Edit:

Not the best, but you get the "picture". I should have put a polarized lens cover over the front of the camera, it would have reduced the glare-out.

 

[TritonBoulder47]

Really?

I read lots of "horror stories" about the PD down there frowning highly upon Blue Lights (even if it was off, just by having the blue lenses).


Well, thats good to know that they aren't as bad as I have read/heard.


I would not enjoy being targeted and ticketed just to visit my folks.

Oh I'm sure it could have been shitty if I ran into the "wrong" officer... lol


This was my Tahoe (that did numberous trips to the south...)





And my Avalanche...

 

[RyanZ71]

That Hoe looked SWEET!

 

[BCD]

Finally uploaded the photos of the new terminals.


They have been installed for quite some time now and just never uploaded them.


(Man...I need to wash my battery! Damn its dirty! LoL )

 

[firefighter31]

is that a 8GA inline fuse I spot on the battery?If so where in tarnation did you find it?

 

[BCD]

is that a 8GA inline fuse I spot on the battery?If so where in tarnation did you find it?

Yup. :yes:


It's 8AWG.


It came with the light bar as its inline fuse block. Which is odd really, because its fuse rating is much higher than the light physically needs. I think it is a 30 or 40 amp fuse and the light bar in full operation uses somewhere around 16 amps.

 

[corpsman713]

Looks good.

 

[TritonBoulder47]

is that a 8GA inline fuse I spot on the battery?If so where in tarnation did you find it?

I get 8G in-line fuse holders at my local NAPA...

 

[BCD]

Update:


Well, I traded in the '04 for a 2014...now I have to decide what to do with this light bar. I want to use it because it is very visible, used it many times since I installed it and can't speak highly enough about it.


I just don't know if I want to drill my brand new baby! (At least not around the roof, no big rain seals to hide the drill areas like in the 2004.)


I might sell the bar on here (in the 4-sale forum) and just go all hide-a-way.


Any thoughts??

 

[FireMedic19]

Can't wait to see the install on the new truck. It's gorgeous lol

 

[Storm4200]

New truck looks great! Love the wheels. Backrack mount that Legend bar and avoid drilling holes.

 

[BCD]

New truck looks great! Love the wheels. Backrack mount that Legend bar and avoid drilling holes.

I thought about that, but I have a tonneau cover on the bed which blocks the post holes.


Thanks, the wheels are a favorite of mine too...22"ers. :yes: