Doyle257
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I saved a bunch of Excalibur parts from going into the trash on the 4th of July. I started off looking to build a LED&Halogen Excalibur, until I came to the realization:
The Excalibur, and LEDX2100 share a chassis and lower...
So, I couldnt help myself. Also Bvfa23 telling me "do it, you wont" made me do it.
7/6/16
I started off with this:
What a holy terrible mess. Turns out, the original control cable had been cut at about 18", and the previous owner extended it using a non matching cable...So I am now in the market for 10-12' of controlcable.
about 20 min, I had it stripped out, and the screw terminals mounted (I hate the plugs)
and then the "real fun" began. the harness INSIDE the bar was not in terrible condition, so i decided to cut and reuse the original wiring. I only had to restart my hand drawn diagram 2x because I kept forgetting I do not intend on putting TD's in the bar.
Just a quick down n dirty so I don't forget my plan
Not too sure How I feel about the colored domes, and I'm having an absolute fit trying to find a center dome, so I may have to bite the bullet and buy a full lid kit from Public Safety Direct.
7/8/16
I think that looks pretty good...right??
7/10/16
Just finished the inboard side of the wiring. Couple handmade wire bridges, nothing too exciting. Just gotta wait for the control cable I bought from shues to come in
Also realized I have this wonderful space on the foot of the bar, big enough to fit a Feniex Cobra T3...so I have a pair of those on the way from eBay...another "Do it, you wont" moment from Bvfa23.
7/11/16
Got some parts in today! Bottom center, 4 LEDX modules, and a corner assembly.
Also ordered some additional parts to clean up the terminal block.
7/13/16
Just got shipping confirmation on the last of the parts. dome clips should be here today, T3's, Optix, passenger corner module, wiring accessories, and blue OB lid should be here thursday, and the control cable friday, with the center lid arriving over the weekend.
7/15
Control cable, T3's, and wiring accessories came last night! got the control cable wired up, and mocked up the T3's...Just waiting on 3 Optix mods, and the corner mod.
7/17/16
All parts are now in, but with some irritation. All 3 optix mods are steady burn, and the corner mod came with the optix lenses broken off. Damned postal service.
Everything is installed, and will be going on the truck, hopefully this week. I'll light it all up tomorrow night and maybe do a video. Also have to install the white intersection T3's 2mara night. Didn't have the correct drill bits.
7/19/16
IT'S FINISHED! well I mean, pretty much...I have 3 flashing Optix pods, a flasher for the existing steady burn Optix, and a new corner unit coming from eBay
7/21/16
Uh oh...this lightbar may hit Rockshow status...I just couldnt help myself....this time Bvfa23 just said "light her up"
Assembly to be completed tonight, with install as early as Monday....
And it is finally finished!!
To Be Continued....
The Excalibur, and LEDX2100 share a chassis and lower...
So, I couldnt help myself. Also Bvfa23 telling me "do it, you wont" made me do it.
7/6/16
I started off with this:
What a holy terrible mess. Turns out, the original control cable had been cut at about 18", and the previous owner extended it using a non matching cable...So I am now in the market for 10-12' of controlcable.
about 20 min, I had it stripped out, and the screw terminals mounted (I hate the plugs)
and then the "real fun" began. the harness INSIDE the bar was not in terrible condition, so i decided to cut and reuse the original wiring. I only had to restart my hand drawn diagram 2x because I kept forgetting I do not intend on putting TD's in the bar.
Just a quick down n dirty so I don't forget my plan
Not too sure How I feel about the colored domes, and I'm having an absolute fit trying to find a center dome, so I may have to bite the bullet and buy a full lid kit from Public Safety Direct.
7/8/16
I think that looks pretty good...right??
7/10/16
Just finished the inboard side of the wiring. Couple handmade wire bridges, nothing too exciting. Just gotta wait for the control cable I bought from shues to come in
Also realized I have this wonderful space on the foot of the bar, big enough to fit a Feniex Cobra T3...so I have a pair of those on the way from eBay...another "Do it, you wont" moment from Bvfa23.
7/11/16
Got some parts in today! Bottom center, 4 LEDX modules, and a corner assembly.
Also ordered some additional parts to clean up the terminal block.
7/13/16
Just got shipping confirmation on the last of the parts. dome clips should be here today, T3's, Optix, passenger corner module, wiring accessories, and blue OB lid should be here thursday, and the control cable friday, with the center lid arriving over the weekend.
7/15
Control cable, T3's, and wiring accessories came last night! got the control cable wired up, and mocked up the T3's...Just waiting on 3 Optix mods, and the corner mod.
7/17/16
All parts are now in, but with some irritation. All 3 optix mods are steady burn, and the corner mod came with the optix lenses broken off. Damned postal service.
Everything is installed, and will be going on the truck, hopefully this week. I'll light it all up tomorrow night and maybe do a video. Also have to install the white intersection T3's 2mara night. Didn't have the correct drill bits.
7/19/16
IT'S FINISHED! well I mean, pretty much...I have 3 flashing Optix pods, a flasher for the existing steady burn Optix, and a new corner unit coming from eBay
7/21/16
Uh oh...this lightbar may hit Rockshow status...I just couldnt help myself....this time Bvfa23 just said "light her up"
Assembly to be completed tonight, with install as early as Monday....
And it is finally finished!!
To Be Continued....
