Dome light install in a hardtop

[73m819]

I just broke the little piece of cast off that the switch nub hits for white or red, painted the whole light unit od and called it good. This way I can just reach up without looking and flip the switch ,not worry about dealing with a button, I really believe in KISS

 

[Tinwoodsman]

I have been thinking about a dome light for two weeks and now I am really motivated. Thanks

 

[Billy Bobbed]

I'm going to buy a used one and paint it OD green,the new ones ive seen are way to over priced.

 

[73m819]

I paid $ 8.00 used for mine, I'm thinking of installing two, wired to ono switch

 

[pctrans]

So, who has the best price on them?

 

[Billy Bobbed]

I would love to find one for $8.00.I see them from $20 used to $150 new plus shipping.

 

[oldMan99]

I would like to get a couple of these lights... but what do you call them? Is there a part number or specific name that I can search for?

I saw mention of a place called "Erick's" but no contact info for them...

Help Cecil help....

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Erik's has it listed as a Dome Light.

Erik's Military and Industrial Surplus - Military Vehicle Parts, Industrial and Military Surplus Electronics

 

[bones1]

Think I will look for one also.

 

[oldMan99]

Erik's has it listed as a Dome Light.

Erik's Military and Industrial Surplus - Military Vehicle Parts, Industrial and Military Surplus Electronics

Holy candle power Batman.... $135.00 !!!

That must be the "Golden Hammer" Government price for those things.

As much as I hate using that "bay" auction site I tried it. Fond one "Buy it now" for..... $137.49 !!! That was the only on on the bay site. They did have a set of 4 new LED lights, (2 yellow/amber 2 red) for only $739.86.. Really??? They cost that much??

Are these things made from gold, platinum, moon rocks or what?

Somebody said something about $20 used??? Even $30 or 40 would be a lot better than $135...

Any leads as to where?

 

[Warthog]

I got mine for free. It was in the back of a M105 trailer I bought....

 

[Billy Bobbed]

I just got my dome light installed.I used the hole in the top that I put a bolt in so I could lift the top onto my truck.I put 12 volt bulbs in it so I can wire it to my wires already wired for my CB from a 24 to 12 volt inverter.I just have to wire it up when it warms up.I took it all apart and painted it OD green,didnt like it white but left the knob white.I paid around $40 shipped for it,but I hate to say what are tax dollars paid for it new.I think I got it cheap enough.

 

[Seth_O]

I just got my dome light installed.I used the hole in the top that I put a bolt in so I could lift the top onto my truck.I put 12 volt bulbs in it so I can wire it to my wires already wired for my CB from a 24 to 12 volt inverter.I just have to wire it up when it warms up.I took it all apart and painted it OD green,didnt like it white but left the knob white.I paid around $40 shipped for it,but I hate to say what are tax dollars paid for it new.I think I got it cheap enough.

Love the look of your interior with how clean it is. It looks like you installed some 'drop-down' type panels? Did you put in any additional insulation?

 

[Billy Bobbed]

Love the look of your interior with how clean it is. It looks like you installed some 'drop-down' type panels? Did you put in any additional insulation?

That is not panels or insulation that is a welded 1/8 inch steel hard top,then painted OD green.Its custom made for the forestry fire trucks.

 

[Green_gator]

I have one of the dome lights for the front but got an extra set of two of the interior 24 volt lights from a 109 box. I am going to give those a shot and see how they do. I will wire them into a single switch. I will post some pictures once it is done. I like that Forestry hard top.

 

[Armada]

Here's another location that works well for mounting the dome light.

 

[AN/ARC186]

I built a console so I'd have additional mounting space.
also added red/white floor lights.

 

[AN/ARC186]

how about I attach the pictures this time?

 

[srodocker]

I can say an/arc's setup is very well done and has awesome lighting!

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Will the 24V dash bulbs fit in the dome light or do they require special bulbs?