Great video showcase of vintage Mars and Tripp Lite, with a neat ending!

[CrownVic97]

I came across this video in a search on Youtube and was impressed at this neat collection showcase this fella was doing. Some very nice pieces of Mars history are presented, with some lights I didn't even know Mars made. Then later, the video changes to a work room full of vintage sirens and lights being restored, with the guy's wife talking about it. It slowly dawned on me as I was watching whose place it was and I had to laugh while looking at all the neat stuff around the shop and how it all could fit!


Well, enough introduction. See if you can guess who made this video...

 

[dmathieu]

Has to be J. D.

 

[toon80]

I'm at 3 minutes and I'M already stunned!


Great find (the video) haha!

 

[Ultimate D]

Dang! A whole lotta $$$ there!

 

[crescentstar69]

J.D. for sure. I won't ruin it for everyone else.

 

[plybeep68]

WOW!!! Nice educational video, I know enough about who it is that i agree with y'all that it is J.D. , need to contact him about a "siren" that mounts under the hood in the engine compartment on my project car. This will be in addition to the "peanut whistle" that will be on the car also!!

 

[Sirenman]

Ya caught me.


Actually, I made this for Bob Herling at Tri/Lite. I didn't know that he was going to post it on you tube. Next time I'll use a tripod.


John Dorgan


PS Not my wife, my daughter.

 

[Phillyrube]

More chrome than a Harley shop!!!


This thread is useless without....ELECTRICITY!!! How about some shots running them?

 

[solid_snake]

WHHaaaaa!!I want the same collection & garage! Very impressive!

 

[AshSkip]

I am amazed. I never realized what kind of operation he had going there. Its nice to know that someone out there cares enough about this stuff to fix it up rite and preserve it for the future.

 

[motorolamaniac]

Ya caught me.
Actually, I made this for Bob Herling at Tri/Lite. I didn't know that he was going to post it on you tube. Next time I'll use a tripod.


John Dorgan


PS Not my wife, my daughter.

Really nice video, John. You have some of the nicest stuff on the planet and the knowledge to go with it. Great to see the shop as well!

 

[fireball3]

Ya caught me.
Actually, I made this for Bob Herling at Tri/Lite. I didn't know that he was going to post it on you tube. Next time I'll use a tripod.


John Dorgan


PS Not my wife, my daughter.

I say, respect sir!


I am ecstatic to your collection of lights and sirens Mars! Thank you John!


Cyril

 

[JohnMarcson]

As cool as the parade of Mars stuff is... I am stoked to see the workshop.... I have always wondered what the lair of the chrome master looked like.

 

[911caddy]

Thanks for sharing the video!! Great history lesson!! The shop was amazing!!

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

You know, I am by no means a collector, nor do I have any intense interest in the older warning devices (to the degree some of you guys out there do), but that video is pretty kick ass, and some really interesting pieces in there.


Just another thing I look at and go "*sigh* If only I had the money...."

 

[Billy Goldfeder]

Great shots of some amazizng stuff. MARS also made a "secret service" light years ago that essentially was an 888 (or an 8-not sure) behind the front license plate. When the switch was thrown, the plate lowered (90 degree front tilt, bottom bracket) and the light shows up. I have never seen one but saw the brochure.


THANKS for sharing your amazing collection, John (and Helen!)...and if you are ever able to, please show off the very rare Whiting light-my personal favorite,


Billy

 

[fleetcomm]

The work is great, good to see someone doing this kind of restorration.

 

[mr. awesome]

quite excellent!


:thumbsup:

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I've had the privilege of meeting John and his family on two occasions and visiting his humble abode and workshop. Actually more impressive than the workshop are the display cases in his home chronicalling the history of emergency lighting and sirens with some extremely rare and beautiful pieces. He is always very gracious and patient as I drool on his carpet in reverance and Joe, his son, who's doing more of the heavy lifting on restorations these days, has learned well from the master. It's amazing how they can take a seemingly unrestorable light or siren and return it to like new.


Thanks John for opening your door and sharing your wonderful collection with fellow enthusiasts!

 

[AshSkip]

Great shots of some amazizng stuff. MARS also made a "secret service" light years ago that essentially was an 888 (or an 8-not sure) behind the front license plate. When the switch was thrown, the plate lowered (90 degree front tilt, bottom bracket) and the light shows up. I have never seen one but saw the brochure.
THANKS for sharing your amazing collection, John (and Helen!)...and if you are ever able to, please show off the very rare Whiting light-my personal favorite,


Billy

do you have a copy of the brochure or pic of the light that you could post? that is so fascinating, id love to see it

 

[Wigwam700]

Ya caught me.
Actually, I made this for Bob Herling at Tri/Lite. I didn't know that he was going to post it on you tube. Next time I'll use a tripod.


John Dorgan


PS Not my wife, my daughter.

John,


I liked the dog barking in the back ground too. Awesome shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Todd

 

[MARSMAN]

John,


what can one say?? How about a video of the rest of your collection, Would love to see some of those lit up!


:crazy:

 

[theolog]

quite excellent!

:thumbsup:

Indeed. :hail:

 

[flahotrod]

Indeed. :hail:

Yes, indeed!! :thumbsup:

 

[theolog]

Yes, indeed!! :thumbsup:

I've watched it four times and I've had dirty, filthy dreams about that Commander siren. :weird:

 

[qball]

Thanks for the tour! I especially like the South Carolina Highway Patrol bumper sticker on your shop cabinet.

 

[Mndlm]

On a '53 Pontiac: