The Ford Barn

rockfla · 08-01-2023, 07:13 PM

Thought I would share my latest acquisition and I think more of our Euro/Aussie/UK barner’s might relate more than here in the good ole’ USA as most don’t know what they are. It’s a trafficator (blinker here in the USA) before blinkers. Ford obviously wanted their branding on everything!!! Note the Ford on both sides of the housing as well as the lens of the arm. unfortunately there was only one SO by chance any of the overseas guys just might happen upon one, I am on the hunt!!

Lawson Cox · 08-01-2023, 07:54 PM

Neat.

ford38v8 · 08-01-2023, 07:56 PM

AKA Semiphores

rockfla · 08-01-2023, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

AKA Semiphores

Yes, as commonly referred to in VW circles.

petehoovie · 08-01-2023, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

Thought I would share my latest acquisition and I think more of our Euro/Aussie/UK barner’s might relate more than here in the good ole’ USA as most don’t know what they are. It’s a trafficator (blinker here in the USA) before blinkers. Ford obviously wanted their branding on everything!!! Note the Ford on both sides of the housing as well as the lens of the arm. unfortunately there was only one SO by chance any of the overseas guys just might happen upon one, I am on the hunt!!

Model51 · 08-02-2023, 10:45 AM

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That's one really cool accessory! Hope you find a matching one.

rockfla · 08-02-2023, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Model51

That's one really cool accessory! Hope you find a matching one.

Dave
I have another set, but sort of the same with it in that I have one complete one and one housing only...its missing the internals (pic #3)!!! You can also see the difference in the lighted arm shape too!!! I am thinking the newest one I just got is for the large trucks being painted black and the arm is a little longer than my set posted here.....Right up your alley!!!!

oldbugger · 08-02-2023, 02:47 PM

I have a spare VW one that I could be talked into parting with, shaped a lot like your 1st set of pictures.

rockfla · 08-02-2023, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbugger

I have a spare VW one that I could be talked into parting with, shaped a lot like your 1st set of pictures.

IF memory serves me, the VW type do not have the metal surround all the way around the arm, ONLY the metal side facing out that fills the B Pillar and painted body color?? BUT I would still be interested in your VW one...as I am a VW nut too!!!!

08-01-2023, 07:54 PM	#2
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08-02-2023, 10:45 AM	#6
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 777	Re: Some Ford-ophile’s may enjoy Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's one really cool accessory! Hope you find a matching one. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

08-02-2023, 02:47 PM	#8
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 705	Re: Some Ford-ophile’s may enjoy I have a spare VW one that I could be talked into parting with, shaped a lot like your 1st set of pictures.

08-01-2023, 07:56 PM	#3
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