Got a '96 Tahoe and am Looking for Ideas

[gangrel1230]

You know the lights that police often have mounted on the interior of the grill? They are basically those just amber. I would have those mounted in the grill with one that I can set on the dash and remove when not in use. I would also mount some light in the rear probably in either the tail lights or in the rear window. The purpose of these would be for a cadet program I am in and often we need some extra visibility for what we are doing. So it is good to notify people what is happening. And personally they look cool anyway.

 

[SunlitComet]

i figured as much. but unless you are actual law enforcement alternate flashing ambers are likely illegal in your state as is just about all of them.

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search or work light are good tho. but check with local laws regarding mounting specifics.

 

[gangrel1230]

Flashing ambers are fine in MA. There are plenty of them on the road. You just cannot use red, white, blue or green. And cannot be using them without a definite purpose.

 

[SunlitComet]

normal flashing together yes but i am thinking alternate flashing. the law in ma says "No motor vehicle so operated shall mount or display a flashing, rotating or oscillating light in any direction except pursuant to section seven E of this chapter; provided, however, that this shall not apply to the use of rear directional signals nor to the proper use of vehicle hazard warning signals as provided for by this section". and section e refers to "official" vehicles. just ask a local police station or something to be sure you dont get in trouble. there were permits issuable for such things.

 

[gangrel1230]

I know. I have done some research on the whole idea. Even though the law says some things, there has never been anything done about most lights that I have seen. A friend that lives in MA did exactly what I am going to do minus the strobes on the roof and no one said anything against it. I know other people with the oscillating strobe beacons on their roofs and nothing happens to them. Basically as long as you don't draw attention to yourself with them you a fine and if you are using amber only. And as I am only going to use them for when my truck is stationary or in the event I need them on a winter road with low visibility they won't be running.

 

[retorq]

I would pull over and get out of the way, then when I saw some kid driving by I would run him off the road into a ditch.

Mass-hole 4 lyfe yo

 

[gangrel1230]

Ah hell naw. I am not some Mass hole. Just cause I live here doesn't mean I'm from here. I'm from Maine, we just moved to Mass for a better school system and job.

 

[retorq]

I meant me, born and raised there.

 

[Blown3ur]

If you're looking to replace your center console, you could always try to find a 99-2000 Escalade/Denali Console... But not easy to find, much less for anything under $300 or so from what I've found looking for one.


I put a console out of a Lincoln Navigator in mine.


Or just go back with a stocker. I just threw one away actually...

Not wanting to hijack the thread but that navigator console looks right at home in the hoe'.. Was is a direct bolt on? i wanted to do the Escalade console but they're too darn pricy.

Congrats to the OP.. Sweet truck

 

[Goodinblack]

That looks surprisingly well... though I would match the wood grain.