Mayberry Light
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I am also little curious.
I can not remember any RB2 and unfortunatly I can not find my Mars catalogs.
There was the RB with two sealed beams, chromed brass base and wirh rear light cut off.
The RB-1 with two sealed beams, cast aluminum base and with rear light cut off.
The RB-363 with three sealed beams, chromed brass base and with rear light cut off.
The RB-10 with two sealed beams, chromed brass base and without rear light cut off.
There was a few with the Skybolt lens that I do not recall the model number on.
This is at least what I remember just now.
Michael
I can not remember any RB2 and unfortunatly I can not find my Mars catalogs.
There was the RB with two sealed beams, chromed brass base and wirh rear light cut off.
The RB-1 with two sealed beams, cast aluminum base and with rear light cut off.
The RB-363 with three sealed beams, chromed brass base and with rear light cut off.
The RB-10 with two sealed beams, chromed brass base and without rear light cut off.
There was a few with the Skybolt lens that I do not recall the model number on.
This is at least what I remember just now.
Michael
The pictures appeared after I made my post but to what I can see both shows the RB and not the elusive RB2.
Michaek
Michaek
According to the early brochure dated 1953, I believe, the RB had the rear light cutoff, and the RB10 was only 360 degree, no rear cutoff.
Maybe more came later.
Maybe more came later.
Yes, that was what I wrote and I think that the RB-363 had rear light cut off too but I can be wrong.
I have both the RB and the RB-1 and both have rear light cut off.
Michael
I posted this picture of my RB collection last year when this discussion arose (probably for the 8th time in ELB history) and while a bit distorted due to parallax, the first and fourth beacons on the top shelf (left to right) are RB-10's with two bulbs; the rest are 363's. I believe the left one to be identical to the Mayberry car's as it has a chrome base versus aluminum. (Interestingly, the other one (fourth from the left) has the cut out feature to the rear when rotating).
The one in the middle on the bottom shelf I'm assuming to be an earlier model as it has the galvanized base.
Always love a good mystery!
Thank You for reposting. I plan to make a simple site devoted to the equipment in Mayberry consolidating info from many sites. This hasn’t been a waste of time and I appreciate the efforts.
Just came upon this post even though it is several years old. I think what people don't seem to realize is that the show ran for eight years and several cars were used. All were Fords because Ford was a sponsor of the show. It' equally true that different lights were used during the eight year run. I'm fairly certain that this is the reason for so many different answers. Many of them are correct even if they're not the same. Different years, different cars, different lights.
@SDL valid point. Also less we forget that there is a very, very small group of people who actually know.. or for lack of a better word even care about things being 100% correct for a fictional vehicle. Most of the shows fans will see it and never give it a 2nd thought regardless of how it's setup so long as its close.
The fansbase for this show is not getting any younger and that also contributes as it starts to fade from general recollection.
I've been fortunate to have some experience with TV vehicle builds.. and worked with vehicle suppliers for a few shows all FDNY or NYPD related for the most part. Mostly static shots with the vehicles in the background with some close shots or vehicle interiors. Interiors were just about always generic as the camera never focuses on equipment always the characters.
The best way to explain this is the 3 foot or 5 foot rule. If it looks good from that distance then it passes. They would frequently rent vans slap magnetic decals on them and toss a lightbar on top, and by toss I mean literally. Just plop it up there, hide some wiring off camera and good enough.
The fansbase for this show is not getting any younger and that also contributes as it starts to fade from general recollection.
I've been fortunate to have some experience with TV vehicle builds.. and worked with vehicle suppliers for a few shows all FDNY or NYPD related for the most part. Mostly static shots with the vehicles in the background with some close shots or vehicle interiors. Interiors were just about always generic as the camera never focuses on equipment always the characters.
The best way to explain this is the 3 foot or 5 foot rule. If it looks good from that distance then it passes. They would frequently rent vans slap magnetic decals on them and toss a lightbar on top, and by toss I mean literally. Just plop it up there, hide some wiring off camera and good enough.
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So your saying it was mostly whacker versions with the magnets and slapped on lights ... Interesting!!
The correct light is the Mars RB
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So, what's up with the base? There's no gasket on the light on the TV car, and it appears there's an additional metal disk between the skirt and the roof.
Hello, I’m restoring my “Barney” squad car. I was able to find the old Motorola radio from Season 2. I also found the correct fender spotlight mount. I’m looking for the correct door decal for 1963 and of, the MARS RB-2 light. I currently have a Federal model 14 light.
