Aerodynic Model 25B New Pictures and Video 8/25

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

And yet another project bar in the works...

I was planning on having this completed today but got interrupted..

In progress pictures.... hopefully I will have this wrapped up this week.

Tag reads Model 25B   B meaning 2nd revision?   build tag reads 1990 on the frame..  not sure since the original motor was missing.

I had to add the motor and drive assembly,  also added some spare feet I had.

I had to hunt awhile to find one of these 10 rotator bars... so sorry not for sale.

 

[ex416]

congratulations Rob.  you have yourself one awesome looking model 25 there.  i think you're on the right track w/the "B" designation indicating the later model series.  both of mine are A1 series w/tags indicating 87 & 88.

 

[dmathieu]

Now that's a nice bar!

 

[ERIC6913]

Nice light bar mister!

25 "B" The "B" also refers to the initial factory flash pattern setting. According to my literature, the factory flash pattern setting for the 25B is:

2-19-1-18-0/0-18-1-19-2

 

[toon80]

25 "B" The "B" also refers to the initial factory flash pattern setting. According to my literature, the factory flash pattern setting for the 25B is:

2-19-1-18-0/0-18-1-19-2

I wonder why Federal tagged the flash pattern on the bar, like it would be set in stone forever, since you could change the pattern. Either way, it is nice to see something different in an AeroDynic.


Also, I don't mean to hijack your thread, but speaking model 25s, I have a model 25 10 rotators all-amber AeroDynic with a tag that reads "25T" Now the "T" usually refers to takedown lights but it is a plain jane 10 rotators aero. The power strip has 5 contact terminal with only one (the red) connected. The motor also have 2 red wires coming out of it with both wire (I think) plugged on the same terminal screw.


Could it be a reversible Aero/Arrowdynic? I think I tried both red wires one after the other with the motor grounded to the bar and the motor went in the same direction each time. So if this motor is not reversible and ground through the bar as any other Aero, why 2 red wires?

Back to topic, it is a very nice bar you have here, Stampeed

 

[denko3]

great lightbar and very nice cleaned!

love that model 25 with 10 rotators.

about model marks yes ''B'' if for pattern model like Eric said.

abot ''T'' Toon i think it's model like arrow bar but it need to be wired correctly probably.maybe left and right spining rotators like you said that motor have reverse way.i think ''D'' model mark was aero bar with 10 rotators and it had

a little control box just for it's own model and you could spin the rotators left,right,slow and fast i supose or normal spining.

it was very interesting bar.the motor had to had likewise two red wires i supose.

again nice aero expesually with red domes!  ;-)

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

It will be nicer once I can finish cleaning it up,  as you can see in the picture I got about half way,  Hopefully I can finish it today.

 

[ERIC6913]

"T" refers to Traffic. It is a special flash pattern controlled by a special "TCM" (traffic control module) module that federal offered. Good luck trying to find this control module, I have only seen one before.

I wonder why Federal tagged the flash pattern on the bar, like it would be set in stone forever, since you could change the pattern. Either way, it is nice to see something different in an AeroDynic.


Also, I don't mean to hijack your thread, but speaking model 25s, I have a model 25 10 rotators all-amber AeroDynic with a tag that reads "25T" Now the "T" usually refers to takedown lights but it is a plain jane 10 rotators aero. The power strip has 5 contact terminal with only one (the red) connected. The motor also have 2 red wires coming out of it with both wire (I think) plugged on the same terminal screw.


Could it be a reversible Aero/Arrowdynic? I think I tried both red wires one after the other with the motor grounded to the bar and the motor went in the same direction each time. So if this motor is not reversible and ground through the bar as any other Aero, why 2 red wires?


Back to topic, it is a very nice bar you have here, Stampeed

 

[JohnMarcson]

"T" refers to Traffic. It is a special flash pattern controlled by a special "TCM" (traffic control module) module that federal offered. Good luck trying to find this control module, I have only seen one before.

ERIC you're the expert, but from what I remember the "traffic" function was basically just the arrow pattern but reversible and various speeds.  I know the modules are impossible to find, but could the function not be simulated with something else?

Here is the parts list, it doesn't mention it of course. 

 

[denko3]

here you have one 25 controler....

 

[ERIC6913]

ERIC you're the expert, but from what I remember the "traffic" function was basically just the arrow pattern but reversible and various speeds.  I know the modules are impossible to find, but could the function not be simulated with something else?

Here is the parts list, it doesn't mention it of course. 

that is correct

 

[JohnMarcson]

here you have one 25 controler....

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That is actually for the 25D.  The 25TCM was for the model 25T.  

The model 25D was the directional version that was reversible with all the lights doing Left or Right arrow, the front of these bars was often blacked out.  The 25T was a turn signal bar where half the bar lit up at a time in that mode as a turn signal.

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

I finally got a chance to pull this back out,  I am hoping to complete it this weekend.

 

[toon80]

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That is actually for the 25D.  The 25TCM was for the model 25T.  

The model 25D was the directional version that was reversible with all the lights doing Left or Right arrow, the front of these bars was often blacked out.  The 25T was a turn signal bar where half the bar lit up at a time in that mode as a turn signal.

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OK, I had a chance to check my AeroDynic 25T out.

It is wired as follow:

Single Brown wire for motor

Red wire for 6 innermost lamps ((3-4-5-6-7-8)

White-blue wire: Lamps (1-10)

White-yellow wire: Lamps (2-9)

The bar is all-amber with clear endcaps. Any idea of the correct flash pattern for this bar?

Seems like you could put it low wig-wag (1-10), high wig-wag(1-2 + 9-10) and the whole show with 10 lamps goind on.

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

Toon,

I'd like to see it in action if you get it working right.

This light is still sitting on my bench,   just no time as of late.. 

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

Finally finished her up.

I set the flash pattern to what Eric Mentioned earlier.   2,19,1,18,0/0,18,1,19,2

I can't say I am a big fan of this pattern but for now it will do.

Adding some pictures of the bar reassembled and clean.   Motor and drive gear assemblies are not original but they were in NOS condition and this seemed like a good fit. 

Interior is Very clean,  bar reads 1990 on the frame....  domes are in good condition..  not perfect but passable.

Video...

http://youtu.be/A2CD51DXnbw

 

[stansdds]

It turned out great!  The "1990" on the frame tag is the SAE acceptance year, but not necessarily a build date. 

 

[toon80]

ERIC you're the expert, but from what I remember the "traffic" function was basically just the arrow pattern but reversible and various speeds.  I know the modules are impossible to find, but could the function not be simulated with something else?

Here is the parts list, it doesn't mention it of course. 

here you have one 25 controler....

bc36_1.JPG

Thread revival: does anybody know what would be considered "Low Warning" and "High Warning"? Left and Right functions are pretty self-explanatory...

I'm asking because I'd like to know what lamps should come on whenever those functions were activated. I have a 25T 10 rotators that is wired as such:

brown: lamp 1 & 10

Brown-white: lamp 2 & 9

Red: lamp 3 to 7.

Thanks for your help

...and Stampeed, I haven't forgotten about you. I have some time ahead to work on the bar. I hope I can come up with something in a few weeks...

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

Zombie thread... back from the dead!   SPOOOKY! lol

I have another Model 25 just putzing on the dome cleaning.

 

[TDC]

I am sharing these pictures with my wife.

Spray bottle, roll of paper towels, and a Dickey's cup with a toothbrush in it. Only thing missing is my dog.

 

[Kikoflyboy]

And yet another project bar in the works...

I was planning on having this completed today but got interrupted..

In progress pictures.... hopefully I will have this wrapped up this week.

Tag reads Model 25B B meaning 2nd revision? build tag reads 1990 on the frame.. not sure since the original motor was missing.

I had to add the motor and drive assembly, also added some spare feet I had.

I had to hunt awhile to find one of these 10 rotator bars... so sorry not for sale.

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Where did you find your model 25? I’ve been looking for one for sale quite some time. Any suggestions on where to find one that’s an all light version?

 

[Jennifer Rose Towing]

Where did you find your model 25? I’ve been looking for one for sale quite some time. Any suggestions on where to find one that’s an all light version?

The thread is so old he probably bought it new.

(Sorry, couldnt help it)