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Turn signals for a '41
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rogbell |
03-02-2011 @ 11:59 AM
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Anyone have experience installing turn signals on a 1941 ford? Any particular source for a good kit? Thanks.
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supereal |
03-02-2011 @ 3:19 PM
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There are several kits available, but most are not self canceling. Unless you modify the lights to increase brightness, or switch to LED's, the turn signals are usually not bright enough to be worth the cost and effort. Today's vehicles have such bright turn signals, most drivers don't see the older, small dim lights, particularly in daylight.
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Gary M. |
03-02-2011 @ 5:51 PM
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Add a third brake light which suctions to the center of the back window. It is up high enough for cars to see and it flashes left and right with your directional signal . They are LED and come in 6v and 12v . Good Luck...
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trjford8 |
03-02-2011 @ 7:06 PM
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There are several turn signal swithches on the market. I would stay away from the cheap ones made in China. You can get a good one from Napa Auto Parts. It is the Signal-Stat 900. It is not self cancelling. It does come with instructions for wiring your car. Make sure you buy a good grade of flasher. I would attempt to find a NOS American made flasher.
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carcrazy |
03-02-2011 @ 9:35 PM
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Many of the vendors offer turn signal switches and the parts required to install them. I have obtained mine from LeBarron Bonney. I like their part number A-13340-TSHD Directional Signal Switch which includes a 4-way hazard switch with indicator light (12 volt). Wiring instructions are included. Flasher must be ordered separately, either 6V or 12V. If you want to use a 3-prong plug assembly, they offer that also.
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carguy |
03-03-2011 @ 5:15 AM
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Rhode Island Wiring also offers turn signal switches and they have the advantage of being able to you a harness to replace your original which will include the extra wiring to operate the turn signals. At their web site look under supplies to find.
Bill Brown '34 Cabriolet
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rogbell |
03-03-2011 @ 12:02 PM
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Thanks for the input. I'd love to switch to LED's but I'm still 6V. Does anyone make a conversion to LED's for 6V.
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supereal |
03-03-2011 @ 3:28 PM
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The "Brake Flasher" works fine on 6 volts.
This message was edited by supereal on 3-3-11 @ 3:30 PM
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51f1 |
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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Gary M. |
03-03-2011 @ 5:54 PM
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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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