Grimes HI-FLASH in amber

[Lt.214]

So I found this guy and while it's not in perfect condition I believe it won't be terrible to restore and will make a great addition to the collection. I have looked at these little guys when they have come available in the past and always had other projects going that didn't allow acquiring one at the time. Fortunately I was able to this time and I'm looking forward to restoring this light and adding it to the display shelf.

Chris

 

[DefianceEngineCompany]

So I found this guy and while it's not in perfect condition I believe it won't be terrible to restore and will make a great addition to the collection. I have looked at these little guys when they have come available in the past and always had other projects going that didn't allow acquiring one at the time. Fortunately I was able to this time and I'm looking forward to restoring this light and adding it to the display shelf.

Chris

You out bid me at the last second

 

[dmathieu]

I was watching, you did well !!!

 

[Lt.214]

Just de

You out bid me at the last second

I just drew the lucky ticket this time. I've been the one outbid many times in the past, as I'm sure just about everyone has. Sorry bout that though

 

[tsquale]

Great buy! I, too, considered it but decided one was enough.

 

[Lt.214]

Great buy! I, too, considered it but decided one was enough.

I'm happy to finally get one!

 

[ur20v]

Heh, I was the third to bid on it, but honestly it didn't really do much for me, so I let the more interested parties duke it out!

 

[Lt.214]

So I finally was able to dig into this light. I removed the dome and inspected the internals and aside of things being alittle dirty, everything looked good. Removed the bulbs and tested them, both worked fine. Replaced them and powered up the light and it came to life! Everything functions as it should. As I was working on this I remembered a frankenbeacon I have and I thought it's glass dome was similar if not the same. I found it and removed the dome and it is indeed the same size! So I have a red dome as well as the amber than came with it! I'll be working on restoring the base as well before it goes to the display shelf. See attached pics.
Chris

 

[stansdds]

Grimes was a major manufacturer of aircraft anti-collision beacons back in the day.

 

[Lt.214]

Grimes was a major manufacturer of aircraft anti-collision beacons back in the day.

Absolutely, I'm sure this model was used on aircraft and later adopted for automotive use as warning lights on vehicles became more mainstream. They are well built lights and have stood the test of time.