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Tim(at)MyRV10.com
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 Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:46 am Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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I wish I could help, but I gave up for the time being on the
overhead lights. I have a combo WSI/GPS antenna mounted
just aft of that support tube on the roof, so I have ground
and antenna wires to hide...so I really need a thin console
type light for that area to hide it. I think swivel lights
would be nice, the smaller the better. I don't think
you'll need much for soundproofing on the roof. You'll
appreciate it on the floors and firewall/sidewalls though.
I think your armrest in the rear seat should be a breeze
to do.
Good luck Rick, and if anyone knows of a good console that isn't
too thick, let me know. I may just have to resort to building
one myself. I do plan to build a quadrant cover too.
Tim
Tim Olson -- RV-10 #40170
Now FLYING!
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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Congratulations Tim!!
I am at the point where I need to install overhead lighting. For those
of you who have completed this step, how did you attach the lights and
what "model" lights did you use? Where did you run the wires? I know
the LEDs are very popular. I am considering swivel reading lights over
the back seats. Also, did anyone install sound proofing in the roof?
As an aside, I am giving very serious thought to installing an armrest
('98 Cadillac DeVille armrest measures very nicely) between the rear
seats. It looks like it can easily be attached to the angle of the seat
backs and rotate up/down. The cup holder and space within would be very
useful. I think passengers can only sit for so long with their hands in
their lap. I'll keep you posted on the feasibility. Prices so far from
junk yards are $125 plus shipping. One may fit between the front seats
as well, don't know yet.
Thank You
Rick Conti
Senior Engineering Manager
The Boeing Company
office: 703 - 414 - 6141
blackberry: 571 - 215 - 6134
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Ray.R.Doerr(at)sprint.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:52 am Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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I ran my wires for the top canopy in the lip by the windshield.
I tack glued them in place and then used epoxy filler to fill over it to
create a better looking pillar from the inside. It turn out great. I
installed two red LED swivel lights from Stein Air in the roof.
Thank You
Ray Doerr
40250
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sam.marlow(at)adelphia.ne
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:17 pm Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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Do you have pic?
Doerr, Ray R [NTK] wrote:
[quote] [quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: "Doerr, Ray R [NTK]" <Ray.R.Doerr(at)sprint.com> (Ray.R.Doerr(at)sprint.com) I ran my wires for the top canopy in the lip by the windshield. I tack glued them in place and then used epoxy filler to fill over it to create a better looking pillar from the inside. It turn out great. I installed two red LED swivel lights from Stein Air in the roof. Thank You Ray Doerr 40250 --
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rick.conti(at)boeing.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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How did you attached the lights?
Thank You
Rick Conti
office: 703-414-6141
cell: 571-215-6134
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Ray.R.Doerr(at)sprint.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:15 pm Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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They aren’t the greatest but they are all I had with me at work. You can see the three wires coming out of the bottom by the front pillar on the passenger side. The wires run up on the inside to the center of the canopy and then I drilled a tiny hole for then to run into the foam which is in the top lid and then they come out the 1 ˝” holes I drilled on the inside top. I removed about ˝” of the foam and then glassed in the bottom again. This will allow the swivel eyeball to move freely.
Thank You
Ray Doerr
40250
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Sam Marlow
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 2:15 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Overhead Lights
Do you have pic?
Doerr, Ray R [NTK] wrote:
[quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: "Doerr, Ray R [NTK]" <Ray.R.Doerr(at)sprint.com> I ran my wires for the top canopy in the lip by the windshield.I tack glued them in place and then used epoxy filler to fill over it tocreate a better looking pillar from the inside. It turn out great. Iinstalled two red LED swivel lights from Stein Air in the roof. Thank YouRay Doerr40250 --
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Ray.R.Doerr(at)sprint.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:17 pm Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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I plan on creating a hard backing that my material will glue to
and the lights will mount to it. This is going to cover the top over
the pilot and copilot side to cover the bolts for the doors and run aft
to where the roof height increase 1".
Thank You
Ray Doerr
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rv10es(at)earthlink.net
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:21 pm Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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How about running the wires through the windshield brace steel tube
at the front canopy. Will that work?
rob kermanj
rv10es(at)earthlink.net
On Feb 13, 2006, at 3:40 PM, Conti, Rick wrote:
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How did you attached the lights?
Thank You
Rick Conti
office: 703-414-6141
cell: 571-215-6134
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Tim(at)MyRV10.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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That's how I got my antenna and light wires to the top. At the
bottom end of that tube, I think only one side is hollow, but it
was enough for at least 4 wires of 20-22 gauge, and 2 RG-400
coax lines. You have to be careful when drilling through your
glareshield, but otherwise it works well.
Tim Olson -- RV-10 #40170
Now FLYING!
DO NOT ARCHIVE
rob kermanj wrote:
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How about running the wires through the windshield brace steel tube at
the front canopy. Will that work?
rob kermanj
rv10es(at)earthlink.net
On Feb 13, 2006, at 3:40 PM, Conti, Rick wrote:
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> How did you attached the lights?
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> Thank You
> Rick Conti
> office: 703-414-6141
> cell: 571-215-6134
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JSMcGrew(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:54 pm Post subject: Overhead Lights |
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I found some 12V 40 bulb LED lights online that work great for $19.95. I plan on glassing the wires to the canopy along the pilot side windscreen support (where I am also mounting my backlit mag compass). The light will be mounted overhead in the center between the two front seats pointing slightly forward. I'm making a simple fiberglass cover to make it look a bit more cosmetic and to diffuse the light a bit . Not that that's necessary as these lights have a 100 degree field of view and light up the cockpit and panel great - I don't even need backlit gauges or post lights. I am mounting another in the baggage area as well.
Here's the link:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=OTHER
Jim McGrew
40134
--> RV10-List message posted by: "Conti, Rick" <rick.conti(at)boeing.com>
I am at the point where I need to install overhead lighting. For those
of you who have completed this step, how did you attach the lights and
what "model" lights did you use? Where did you run the wires? I know
the LEDs are very popular. I am considering swivel reading lights over
the back seats. Also, did anyone install sound proofing in the roof?
Thank You
Rick Conti
Senior Engineering Manager
The Boeing Company
office: 703 - 414 - 6141
blackberry: 571 - 215 - 6134
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