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fordmerc

03-28-2011 @ 7:53 AM

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I have an American Autowire switch - it seems to fill the bill well.

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03-27-2011 @ 1:50 PM

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American Auto Wire make a very nice toggle switch. Go to; www.americanautowire.com. You might also try Ron Francis Wiring at; www.ronfrancis.com.

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03-27-2011 @ 10:57 AM

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Turn signals, Pg. 2. As for the flasher, we mount them on the inside lower lip of the dash. A couple of small holes and a Ty-Rap does the job.

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03-27-2011 @ 10:55 AM

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There are many varieties of turn signals, but most follow the same wiring pattern. I have two pages of diagrams. I'll post one with this, and another on the next post, as it appears we can post no more than one attachment per post.

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03-27-2011 @ 10:23 AM

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Thanks to all for guidance. I will use the rear brake lights as the turn signals, but I plan to add removable extra lights in front since I'm afraid that no one will see the parking lamp even if brighter.
I intend to use a toggle switch as the switch and mount it in a "hidden" place under the dash. I would add a buzzer to remind me to turn it off.
So all I really have is a flasher, lots of wire and connectors, and a toggle switch appropriate for this purpose.I will get a fuse.
I ordered and returned the item from Mac's since it is large and bulky and the switch itself does not adapt well to an under dash installation. The manufacturer was less than helpful when I asked about how to modify it so I could use it as I intend.
The original reply from 51f1 seems to answer my questions and I plan to go ahead and make a holder for the flasher and wire neatly (hopefully). Any wiring diagram would help, although I installed a more conventional add-on system in my Model A.

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03-25-2011 @ 5:52 AM

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The kit from Mac's looks like what you might want. The price is a bit steep. If you get that, you can ignore all I wrote above.

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03-24-2011 @ 3:05 PM

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We recently installed a "High Tech" conversion from Mac's in my 39, (their part # A13310ATQ for 6V or A13310ATQ12 for 12V),found pg 128 in most recent catalogue or on web site. I believe the same kit is offered by several other suppliers. Incidentally, we could not find amber bulbs in 6V. The toggle switch mounts on gear shift lever and Brain Box is nicely hidden under dash. Conversion works very well, bulbs contained inside existing headlights and tail lamps.

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03-24-2011 @ 9:15 AM

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It always amazes me that the customizers have to take a near perfect, low mileage, unmolested car and then change every panel on the car to suit their idea of what it should look like.

If you are going to rework all of the panels, why not start with a junk yard queen?

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03-23-2011 @ 7:23 PM

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The June, 2011, issue of Rod & Custom magazine has a good article on building your own turn signal system from inexpensive relays. The article is by Chris Shelton and begins on page 70. (Try to ignore the cover article which describes the fate of a nice '40 Merc coupe - the car is currently on eBay @ $179K).

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03-23-2011 @ 11:52 AM

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The previous advice given is very good. You can mount the flasher can under your instrument panel by fastening it to your speedometer cable. Use a piece of rubber, cut from an old inner tube, to isolate the flasher from the cable. You can use electrical tape to wrap around the flasher can and the cable. You will want to use a 15 amp fuse in the line between your flasher and the power source you choose.

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