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Ketronj281989

08-11-2020 @ 10:13 AM

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3w2,

Thanks for your reply. I am going to give these guys a call soon. Many of you on this site as well as the Ford Barn have recommended Rhode Island Wire.

Jon

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08-11-2020 @ 9:34 AM

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The Rhode Island Wiring harnesses are as original, that is all of the end-of-wire connections and pins are in place.

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08-11-2020 @ 4:21 AM

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3w2,

Great suggestion. Lucky this car is a deluxe with two factory tail lights.

Jon

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08-11-2020 @ 4:19 AM

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silverchief,

Thank you for your harness suggestion as well as comments regarding turn signals. Do you know if Rhode Island Wire provides all the metal connecting tabs utilized as such on the connecting points at the headlamps, those two at the brake light switch, and rear end areas?

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Jon

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08-11-2020 @ 4:15 AM

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trjford8,

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into the law for Kentucky, I have been a resident of Kentucky for 7 years now. I don't think there is a turn signal law, worth looking into for sure.

One interesting thing to note. I took the car around the block to test it's current characteristics before putting it in the garage for servicing about a month ago. Upon my hand signal use at intersections, people were so confused, they just let me go first. Perhaps its the old car handicap. Received a lot of looks, that's for sure. This is my first 1930's car. A brand new experience for me!

Jon

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08-10-2020 @ 10:49 AM

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And if your vehicle is a standard passenger car model or commercial vehicle, give serious consideration to adding a tail lamp on the right side to match the one on the left side that was originally standard euipment.

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08-10-2020 @ 8:32 AM

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Another vote for Rhode Island Wiring.

Also, unless you are planning on entering your car into concours contests, in todays high speed dangerous traffic you are foolish not to install turn signals. No real old car enthusiast is going to criticize you for adding them.

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08-10-2020 @ 7:03 AM

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Jon, if you are moving to Kentucky you might check with their DMV to see if turn signals are required. Do that before ordering your harness. States have different rules regarding old cars and some require safety checks before you can register them.

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08-10-2020 @ 6:08 AM

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therunwaybehind,

Van Pelt Sales LLC has been a great resource for information regarding these early Ford V8 cars. I have downloaded just about all of the information relating to the 1936 year car off his website. I also went ahead and purchased his transmission re-build book. Absolutely a fine printing of information regarding the transmission.

I don't know if he deals in auto harnesses. May be worth a shot asking.

Jon

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08-10-2020 @ 6:05 AM

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trjford8,

Thank you for the pointers, I would agree my generation would have no clue. Two different era's of technology. This car has never had turn signal's on it. I am at a crossroad as to whether add them or leave the car as factory. Something that needs further thought down the road.

Jon

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