Lt.214
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Hello All,
I have a new addition to my collection of Fire Balls. An original FB-1.
Heres the kicker, it came with 2 RARE domes.
1 CLEAR and 1 GREEN!!!
This addition rounds out my Fire Ball collection and I now own a Fire Ball in EVERY offered color, including 1 SPLIT RED/BLUE.
Enjoy!
1) FB-1 in GREEN. 2) FB-1 in BLUE(later version,NON locking Bulb). 3)FB-1 w/ DARK RED dome. 4)FB-F, restored w/DARK RED dome. 5)FB11 CLEAR. 6) FBH11 in AMBER. 7) FBH11 in Split RED/BLUE.
All the domes are FEDERAL domes, having the F7 molded into them, with the exception of the original ruby red domes. These were not molded with the F7 like later domes were. Federal also changed the color of the red to a more cherry red when they began molding the F7 in red domes.
After receiving the FB-1 and seeing its condition, I have decided to return it to active duty as my throw light. I have current LED lighting on my vehicle, just no overhead lighting. The FB-1 will only be used when stationary on roadways. I have replaced the Green dome with a fair condition red dome. The original magnets were removed at some point and a modern round magnet added. The retaining band info plate is faded, readable but faded.
So all in all I am very happy. I am able to complete my Fire Ball collection and now get to use an original FB in the field.
Enjoy and as always comments are welcome.
Here is a link to better pics of them:
Fire Ball Family pictures by ccr203 - Photobucket
And the Flash Ball:
Flash Ball pictures by ccr203 - Photobucket
I have a new addition to my collection of Fire Balls. An original FB-1.
Heres the kicker, it came with 2 RARE domes.
1 CLEAR and 1 GREEN!!!
This addition rounds out my Fire Ball collection and I now own a Fire Ball in EVERY offered color, including 1 SPLIT RED/BLUE.
Enjoy!
1) FB-1 in GREEN. 2) FB-1 in BLUE(later version,NON locking Bulb). 3)FB-1 w/ DARK RED dome. 4)FB-F, restored w/DARK RED dome. 5)FB11 CLEAR. 6) FBH11 in AMBER. 7) FBH11 in Split RED/BLUE.
All the domes are FEDERAL domes, having the F7 molded into them, with the exception of the original ruby red domes. These were not molded with the F7 like later domes were. Federal also changed the color of the red to a more cherry red when they began molding the F7 in red domes.
After receiving the FB-1 and seeing its condition, I have decided to return it to active duty as my throw light. I have current LED lighting on my vehicle, just no overhead lighting. The FB-1 will only be used when stationary on roadways. I have replaced the Green dome with a fair condition red dome. The original magnets were removed at some point and a modern round magnet added. The retaining band info plate is faded, readable but faded.
So all in all I am very happy. I am able to complete my Fire Ball collection and now get to use an original FB in the field.
Enjoy and as always comments are welcome.
Here is a link to better pics of them:
Fire Ball Family pictures by ccr203 - Photobucket
And the Flash Ball:
Flash Ball pictures by ccr203 - Photobucket
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