gogmorgo Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Yeah, I'm from a rural area, the same thing really. Just about everyone stops to help someone else out. In winter especially, you driving past could mean someone makes it home in a wooden box. Cell service is patchy at best, and on a cold winter night there are very few people out and about... I once drove 70 miles down the busiest highway in the area without seeing a single other car. My truck's not equipped for much pulling, but I'll always stop. Then again, I also pick up hitchikers if I'm alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedaw Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Like the lightbar idea. As far as helping out on the road, I say go for it. Let the cops work out all the legal BS (if there are any) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I think having a huge lightbar would be tacky but a smaller amber setup wouldn't be too bad. Definitely help people if you can do so safely, screw legality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Man I can make one hell of a stew and getting it brewed up to temp. I am thinking amber led flat bar all the way across the roof. Like I said I'm still looking. I haven't gotten one yet cuz the price attached to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yellow or white are OK in Louisiana, no rescue colors (red, blue, green, etc.). Real problem is liability. If you pull a guy out and he sues you for "damages to his vehicle" kinda crap. I mean - some folks have tried to sue us for using our buddy bumpers to get them out (unsuccessfully - but still), so I suspect they would do it to you....if they knew who you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yea I know it depend on the area. But I'll either find out by the time i get one or when I have one! If I get away I will post something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Something like this? If so PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yea possibly led though I heard those lights can't handle off road but I'm willing to try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I have a red custom knight rider scanner light that does about 20 different patterns. It has all metal housing. I can dig it up and look at it, brand new and never been installed. probably wouldnt be too tough to change the lens to amber although its probably too small for what ya want. its plenty bright and is not one of those cheapos that jc whitney use to sell. This one sold for about $300 new IIRC EDIT : here is a video of it that shows the patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm not really looking to change bulbs I'm not an electrician I don't like electricity. I rather just have a full length one the goes on the top like on the pic above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Its LED so no bulbs. I was thinkin one of these days when I get bored I may mount it inside above the rearview mirror and wire it in to my alarm system so whenever its armed the scanner would be on. Better than the little blue LED that came with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 That would be funny lol. Thank you though good thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I guess I don't really like to call attention to myself...as a noodge. What with me doing alot of dope smoking and drinking while on the highways and biways. http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/3522384148.html I would always help someone in a pinch. Especially if they were a super hot chick wearing a rhinestone thong and loose fitting top...or just some hapless driver that didn't even have boobs. I believe having strobe, flashing or rotating emergency lights on anything but an emergency vehicle is verboten in California...and rightly so IMHO. There have been creeps and rapists that pose as cops or tow truckers who've pulled women over and put something in instead of pulling something out!! Of course there have also been ACTUAL cops and tow truckers who've done the same. Can't trust anyone these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yup help someone in need...return the deed. Pay it forward Make sure any damage is owners responsibility, zero liability (might not be legal in court) but it is worth making the statement or no pull...simple. As for the light bars IMHO...silly, for lack of a better word. Money could be put to better use for a removable cheap yellow caution light and a snatch strap. Not only that, but I'd want somebody to take a second look at my truck because it's a cool classic Jeep, not because it has a stupid light that says 'Look at meeeeee" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 The construction trucks are supposed to say "look at me." I'm trying to not say "look at me." I want mine for safety when offroading for my friends behind me who can't see through the dust and being broke down on the side of the road. Unlike some people out there mine is gonna be Offroad and emergency when I pull over on the side of the road. It makes me feel safer even though no one will see it or pay attention to. As for the "look at me" thing i don't care what people are gonna do or say about it! It's Mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Only time I see "that much dust" is when speeds are too high or I'm too close.... In which case, might have to put your lights to work after all... Yer right, go fer it, only one who has to be happy about is you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 thats a reason i have seen a couple of my friends hit each other cuz the dust was so bad. If thats the case i rather have them like you said thats the main reason tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Too fast, too close, too much dust, don't sound like much fun at all...sounds like you and your buddies should all get lights. Then I'll be sure and have plenty of time to get out of your way cause I'll have seen you coming from 4mi down the creek..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 If you find one like that one in the video let me know Edit: Why didnt you just click on the website link in the youtube video?? hahah http://www.truckntow.com/c-147127-light-bars-full-size.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Cuz the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Cuz the price Ah gotcha, my bad. My dad got a pretty nice one he uses for snow plowing and it wasnt more than $100, Ill try and see if I can find it online for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymanche Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 That would be awesome but I saw a full size truck with 2 little ones and it didn't look half bad. So I'm kicking that idea around. Whatever comes first I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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