Another 1970's Dietz Light saved

[diggerdug.517]

In the 1970's, I am told Dietz Corporation would build up any of their units to your specifications. Here is one example I had to save. I purchased the speaker base, and after receiving it could'nt tell exactly what light had been on it as the mounting holes would fit any Dietz light I put on it. Confused, I e-mailed the seller and asked if he had any idea what was on it, and not only did he know, he had the original light !! After receiving the light, I went to work !! The Dietz base and the Dietz light base, retaining clamp, and dome are all original to the unit. The strobe light itself was long gone, so I modified the interior and added a Whelen double flash strobe. The re-chrome on the light came out better than I thought it would as it was in bad shape. The speaker was also long gone so after making some changes, used a Federal interior base and added a 58 watt speaker. This was the final result. Thanks to John Marcson, Ryan Shanower, and Joe Dorgan for helping with this project.

 

[Mustang302]

Very Cool light!! A one of a kind..never saw that before..just like the pa5200...

 

[tsquale]

Now THAT is something I have never seen before. :hail:

 

[patrol530]

I always wanted one of those, because of the FHP historical value.





not my pic, observe the watermark, and give credit, where credit is due.

 

[Black Hoe]

The base actually looks like the bottom of a Federal CJ-184 beacon which was available as just the base (model CJ-L).

 

[PinballCharlie]

WOW, you really find some lights!!!

 

[rick h.]

Doug Fantastic job on the Light.

 

[ex416]

a very unique looking light indeed. great job Doug.

 

[Hoser]

Haven't seen one like that since the late 70s early 80s on FHP cars. There was another Southern agency that ran them too, cant recall who. Nice Job on the restore and thanks for sharing it.

 

[JohnMarcson]

Well told... well restored. I saw the thread title and was hoping this was "my light".


I bought the light and base years ago on ebay with no pictures thinking it was a PA5200 based on the description. The light was very DOA and looked like it had been in a junk yard. I sold the light for a very small amount "as is / non working" a few months later. The buyer got it and demanded a refund. I agreed if he paid shipping. The light arrived back in two boxes a week apart (no clue). Years later I listed the base on here when I listed a few other cheap to ship lights and parts. As stated, OP contacted me and wanted to know more about the base and I just offered him the light. I hadn't figured it wouldn't be worth shipping, but I have to admit looking at it now I am impressed. It's an unusual setup and I'm a sucker for those, but it's also done very nicely.


I'm so glad it's off my barn floor and where it belongs.

 

[plybeep68]

That's beautiful!! Excellent Job! :thumbsup:

 

[dmathieu]

Those fins make it look like an exact fit!


Excellent!

 

[motorolamaniac]

Great job, Doug, as always. another unique light. That blue strobe would go well with my Red and Amber Dietz and Sginal Stat strobes of the same type, tho I do not have to cool speaker base!

 

[Wigwam700]

I always wanted one of those, because of the FHP historical value.



not my pic, observe the watermark, and give credit, where credit is due.

Lots of nice beacons in that photo!!

 

[Wigwam700]

In the 1970's, I am told Dietz Corporation would build up any of their units to your specifications. Here is one example I had to save. I purchased the speaker base, and after receiving it could'nt tell exactly what light had been on it as the mounting holes would fit any Dietz light I put on it. Confused, I e-mailed the seller and asked if he had any idea what was on it, and not only did he know, he had the original light !! After receiving the light, I went to work !! The Dietz base and the Dietz light base, retaining clamp, and dome are all original to the unit. The strobe light itself was long gone, so I modified the interior and added a Whelen double flash strobe. The re-chrome on the light came out better than I thought it would as it was in bad shape. The speaker was also long gone so after making some changes, used a Federal interior base and added a 58 watt speaker. This was the final result. Thanks to John Marcson, Ryan Shanower, and Joe Dorgan for helping with this project.

I hope she has a twin sister!! :thumbsup:

 

[diggerdug.517]

I appreciate all the comments and likes !! On to the next find !!

 

[kitn1mcc]

yeah thats cool beacon dietz sure did not want the thing to over heat

 

[Sarge619]

That is one seriously cool and unique beacon combo Doug! And as usual, a phenomenal restoration!