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Light bar glare, anyone?!?!

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Baja Gringo, Sep 1, 2016.

  1. Sep 1, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    Baja Gringo

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    So... I'm mobbing through the desert with my light bar on. It kinda washes out the windshield. I know that some companies out there make them, but you can't beat free-ish.
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    I decided to DIY the issue. I'm in welding classes right now so what the Hell, Right?!?!
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    I took a few measurements, cut some poster board, and transferred my idea to metal. image.jpg
    Now it's off to welding class.
    Stay tuned
     
    Baja Gringo, Sep 1, 2016
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  2. Sep 1, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    I think that welding class was a success image.jpgimage.jpg
     
    Baja Gringo, Sep 1, 2016
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  3. Sep 2, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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    It's getting closer. image.jpg
     
    Baja Gringo, Sep 2, 2016
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  4. Sep 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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    And just like that, I saved like $100/ $150 bucks. Can't beat that. image.jpg
     
    Baja Gringo, Sep 2, 2016
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  5. Sep 18, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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    Does it make any noise?
     
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  6. Sep 19, 2016 at 4:43 AM
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    Just when I shut the door.
     
    Baja Gringo, Sep 19, 2016
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  7. Sep 19, 2016 at 4:46 AM
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    Actually, I did make a slight modification to it. I put a break in it. I'll post an updated pic after the sun comes up.
     
    Baja Gringo, Sep 19, 2016
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  8. Sep 19, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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    There is still a slight rattle when I shut the door, but I'm ok with that. Savings of $100+ I can deal with it .....
     
    Baja Gringo, Sep 19, 2016
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