I need some info!!!?!!?! Please help!

[Pazz]

Hello guys n gals, yes I created an account just to

Ask a question..

I have a couple Old school minitrucks and we are

Looking to use old school parts for our builds..

Long story short..

I need custom 7 foot neon tubes to set up on my truck

It is a 12 volt setup I have had lots of old prefab kits

That come with the 12v-to-3000 to 4 tubes (2) 36inches

(2)48 inches..

But I'm wanting to have the entire side of the truck lit instead

To just a 4 foot section in the middle..

Now for the questions..

Can a decent neon sign shop build me these tubes to use on a

12volt setup?

Is there anything special needed?

Being that I'm doing just straight tubes what would be a ok price?

Can I do something to make the tubes more secure? Or safe from

Breaking?

Any other information or suggestions please don't hesitate.

[imanut]

There is nothing special about the neon tubes for a 12v system. The power supply takes that responsibility. Only way to "protect" the neon tubes is to sleeve them in a polycarb tube - but to easily do that the electrodes need to be welded on straight - and your layout might/might not allow for that and still look nice. Either way - use good, legal boots to cover the splice on the electrodes to protect from any shorts/sparks, etc. Figure out a way to close off the end of the poly tube to keep bugs, water, etc out of the poly tube. You might use shrink tube, or even easier if your neon guy can find a housing boot that would fit over your poly tube securely. Use good GTO cable and not just some wire you have laying around. Using 12v - you could animate the tubes relatively easy if tht was your choosing. Find a good tube bender to help you with suggestions, and the glasswork. Remember, cheap is not alwaays good.

gn

[imanut]

Not sure where ini Florida you are, but there are a couple good neon benders that are on this forum.

[Pazz]

Hey guys thanks for the quick replys!

I deffintaly understand that you get what you pay for .

Isn't there a plastic protective thing with end caps that will

Alow for the wires to connect to the boots??

[imanut]

I have no idea what you are speaking of. The traditional neon does Not get housed in a poly tube. There are legal caps and boots for the electrode and wires which goes over the trode - however there is no plastic cap, designed for neon, tht would go over the poly tube, having been designed for that. Find the neon guy and he can help you out........

gn

[Mad Scientist]

Why would you put glass under your car instead of LED's.? Are you trying to do it the hard way?

[Sign Shack Hfx]

Maybe he likes the classic look of neon :) I laugh everytime I see these led under car kits going by. Looks like someone used Lite Bright toys when you see all the dots.

[Pazz]

Ya the classic look of neon is exactly what I'm looking for.

I have an old school minitruck and i will de running mostly

OG parts.. It's harder but easy is for chumps

[Mad Scientist]

Spoken like a man with money in his pocket. Give me a call, we'll get you hooked up pronto. By the way if installed by morons Neon or LED's are visible when the glowing monster goes by. Continuity of glow would also be a good consideration to keep in mind as long as cost is not an issue.