Poor thing....siren happens! Don't feel too bad it happens to all of us.

CD Yellow, what else?
countypoletop

Also check the diameter of the new springs on your new brushes. When I ordered new brushes the springs that came with them were larger than the original ones. When the springs compresses they were too large to seat the brushes.
countypoletop

Let me get in to the mix on this subject, especially for members on the siren board and their families. Out door warning sirens are great for tornado warnings and severe weather, however, they are only ONE means of receiving warnings, not the only way. NOAA weather radios are inexpensive and will sa...

Good luck. So far it looks like you have a good handle on the project. I am in the process of restoring my T'bolt also and I feel your pain.
countypoletop

Fire Engine red trimed in gold is traditional and would look good.
countypoletop

Sirens are like girlfriends, one is not just enough

PLEASE do not let thoes Thunderbolt parts go to scrap. Post a name of the agency or individual that can be contacted who has authority to sell, trade or barter for the parts or entire siren(s)!!!!!!!!!!!!
countypoletop

poor beat up westinghouse. looks like something could use some TLC and a paint job.
cpontypoletop

Keri, Welcome to the baord :D ! I would suggest you keep asking your county emergency manager for the locations of local sirens. If this does not work out try the fire chief in your city or the mayor. Good luck and remember as aggrivating as the situation gets when locating the sirens the reward wil...