Grote 7633

[shues]

I just received a Grote 7633 beacon. It's not in the best shape but it works reasonably when powered up. Inside of it, there is what appears to be a turn signal flasher that flashes the two sealed beam lamps simultaneously while they rotate. Is that how a Grote 7633 was originally designed, or is this somebody's aftermarket hack?

 

[CrownVic97]

Post a pic! That's sounds interesting with the flasher hooked up to a rotating beacon.

 

[toon80]

Shues,


I think this is aftermarket. This is my NOS Grote 7633, straight from a dealer, and no flasher is hidden inside.


The only 2 options I've personally seen for that beacon is 2 or 4 beacons.


Here's mine, straight out of the box.


Hope this helps


Toon

 

[shues]

It seems to me that the flashing the lamps on and off would actually diminish the effectiveness of the beacon.


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[shues]

Thanks Toon! I found yours very near the top when I googled for Grote 7633.

 

[toon80]

You're welcome, Shues! Glad to help

 

[cmb56]

What is a Grote 7633?


This light should be Grote 7622.


I have never seen any 7633 i any of my Grote catalogs or on their web site.


But there is still a name tag showing the number 7633.


I search the Grote web site and they mention the 7633 regarding spare parts.


I do not see any difference between the 7622 and the 7633.


Do anyone know the differences or why there are different model numbers?

 

[CrownVic97]

Huh, that's really weird why somebody would do that. Maybe it was for some other purpose, perhaps?

 

[Skulldigger]

This is a really old post that I found doing a search for Grote. Anyone figure out the difference in a 7622 and 7633? According to this ad it is the makeup of the dome. Acrylic is standard and the 7633 is Polycarbonate.

 

[shues]

I had forgotten about this thread. The 7633 is no longer in my possession.