dmathieu
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I like how Federal takes a jab at PA, CA, and VA for not using clear/red signaling on their emergency vehicles.March 1963 Ad for the Federal 176. It is already in use per the ad and indicates it was a combination of Red and White lights. But note in Pennsylvania, California and Virginia you can not use white lights in your beacons.
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Notice how they mention the PA20 in the ad.
Milwaukee County Sheriff used these for years on I-94.The last invention of the 60's that I have is a design by Robert J. Forestal, and the Dura Corporation of Southfield, Michigan. His design of a "platform for carrying emergency signals having a lazy-tong structure". The platform is controlled by an electric motor and is mounted on the roof of an emergency vehicle. Actually quite an ingenious idea, if not a truly practical one. He notes that when emergency vehicles are on scene, the lights are often obstructed by other vehicles, and are hard to see from a level plane from other cars. Also the spotlights and alley lights are of little use for scene lighting at roof height. This platform would allow the lights to be elevated to increase their visibility and to light the scene better. This platform system was used in Air and Light trucks in many fire services vehicles.
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They call it the "Q" because its model number assigned to it by Federal Signal is "QB2"
Here is one that I foundSTAFF EDIT: This is now the official Patent and Ad section. Catalogs and manuals should go in those stickies.
Skulldigger (Kelly) and I have been working on locating patents for some of our favorite vintages lights. He has found quite a few and I have began printing some on parchment style cardstock. They turn out pretty neat and add a unique touch to my light room. Pictured below are the results and some of my vintage ads that I have displayed. The ads are originals taken from old magazines; purchased from eBay member "gunfixer".
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