Typical Shape and Dimensions

[Wolfie]

I am looking at building a multiple beacon bar. It is gonna be one-of-a-kind, so I can't see trying to buy an original used bar and making my beacons fit. I'm just going to build it from scratch. I am figuring about 47" long. How tall/deep should I go? Is there an advantage of using square stock over round? I am talking about a horizontal bar that will sit under separate beacons to keep them in a nice straight package, like was common in the 70's

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

Aren't there still a few companies making lightbars similar to Federal's Visibar that you can use as a base?

I see these frequently on places like Craigslist..

 

[Wolfie]

Aren't there still a few companies making lightbars similar to Federal's Visibar that you can use as a base?

I see these frequently on places like Craigslist..

I don't really wanna spend what a collectible would cost. I'm mixing 2 Federal beacons, an Arrow beacon, and throwing in some custom LED flashers too. It won't look like any particular bar, because it will be a one of a kind original. Just wanna avoid using a horizontal bar that's too skinny or too thick cause it will look weird.

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

I can't answer what size for your preference... but typically the visibar as an example was just a 1" square aluminum bar... these can be had at most home depot like stores.

As for a craigslist example



and can be found here for $50
https://reading.craigslist.org/pts/d/strobe-light-bar/6466360220.html

 

[Wolfie]

Ahhh cool! I had no idea they could be gotten so inexpensively.

 

[Wolfie]

Decided to go with my original plan of making one from scratch. May look rough for now, but many more lights are going on this. The rough parts will be covered.