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4ford

03-08-2011 @ 11:04 AM

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thanks guys

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03-08-2011 @ 10:32 AM

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Given that parking lights are seldom used, it hardly warrants changing sockets and adding wiring.

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03-08-2011 @ 8:35 AM

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Your stock rear lights will work fine as they are dual filament. You can use the 41 parking lamps for the signal lights, but they are singal filament. You would lose the parking light function. If you change the socket to a dual filament socket you can then have parking and turn signals in the same light.

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03-08-2011 @ 8:13 AM

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4ford,

If you have dual filament bulbs, you can use them, if not you will have to add accessory lights.

It is always easier to install a reproduction harness than wire a car from scratch and it will look neater.

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So reading some of the things about turn signals. I have a question.? Can i use the stock lights that are 12 volt and use a turn signal switch that you guys say to use and wire it in and make the back lights flash and the running lights on the fender flash?? I am rewireing the car or wireing the car becuse of all the wires are gone.
or do i need to figure out differnt lights?? I hope not...
Mike

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03-05-2011 @ 4:25 PM

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If you are looking for a really nice set up for turn signals check out www.turnswitch.com
This is a company called Electro-Tech. I had already installed another type in my '40 pickup before I found this site. My next car will have one of these though.

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03-04-2011 @ 5:19 PM

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HA ! Thats funny you should say that about the buzzer. I did the exact same thing and didnt like the anoying sound of the buzzer,so I put some tape over the buzzer hole to partially block the sound. I got tired of that so now im replacing it with a chyme. Much more pleasing to the ear !

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03-03-2011 @ 7:00 PM

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I used them on our 34 Fordor, love the idea but had to convert my cigar lighter to be the signal flasher.
Also added a loud 6V buzzer from Radio Shack so I could hear it. Who wants to be the Geezer driving along in old car with his turn signal on?
I recommend them.

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superbrightleds.com has a large assortment of 6v and 12v LED replacement bulbs.Choose wisely when ordering because you have a choice of many styles and pin arrangements. Check your sockets before ordering...

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03-03-2011 @ 4:42 PM

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I have 6-volt turn signals on my '51 F-1, and they seem to be plenty bright to me. I do have all new wiring.

Richard

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