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32Bee · 11-25-2025, 11:59 AM

While I wait for Small's Auto Wire (company who bought Rhode Island Wiring)
to open up, I'm trying to get additional info as what needs to be done in
order to install directionals on my 35 convertible sedan. I've bought a nice set
of fog lights with brackets for the front of my car and I've been told I should be
able to use my stock tail lights for the rear. So my question is, what ends up
happening in order to be able to use the stock rear lights and will it be the
parking bulb that will be used for this purpose? Also it would be nice not to have the switch for the directions located on the column as I've also been told
there is a device (switch) that can be mounted on the under side of the instrument panel. What are there for comments about doing that?

glennpm · 11-25-2025, 12:12 PM

Take a look at the unit offered below. I have it in my'32 and very pleased with it.

www.turnswitch.com

The Art Doctor · 11-25-2025, 01:40 PM

I like the look of the early VW beetle switch. No ugly hose clamp wrapped around the column like so many of the add on ones have.

KiWinUS · 11-25-2025, 01:55 PM

I use fog lights for front also with relays as they pull a good few amps. The rear tie into the brake light system it’s the easy part.

Zeke3 · 11-25-2025, 02:38 PM

You must run an additional wire for the brake lights so that the right side can be separated from the left side. Originally your car only has a single wire supplying both brake lights with a crossover harness at the rear of the car.

corvette8n · 11-25-2025, 05:43 PM

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The previous owner of my car installed dual filament sockets in the rear light assembly and also in the fender mounted lights, and wired it appropriately on my ‘41.

TJ · 11-26-2025, 07:48 PM

The Volkswagen switch is an excellent idea. It looks like it could have been a Ford accessory. I used one on a '36 and a '32. You can get a wire diagram on-line if the switch does not come with one.

petehoovie · 11-26-2025, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

The Volkswagen switch is an excellent idea. It looks like it could have been a Ford accessory. I used one on a '36 and a '32. You can get a wire diagram on-line if the switch does not come with one.

11-25-2025, 11:59 AM	#1
32Bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stratham, NH Posts: 296	35 Directional Signal Lights While I wait for Small's Auto Wire (company who bought Rhode Island Wiring) to open up, I'm trying to get additional info as what needs to be done in order to install directionals on my 35 convertible sedan. I've bought a nice set of fog lights with brackets for the front of my car and I've been told I should be able to use my stock tail lights for the rear. So my question is, what ends up happening in order to be able to use the stock rear lights and will it be the parking bulb that will be used for this purpose? Also it would be nice not to have the switch for the directions located on the column as I've also been told there is a device (switch) that can be mounted on the under side of the instrument panel. What are there for comments about doing that?

11-25-2025, 12:12 PM	#2
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Posts: 3,346	Re: 35 Directional Signal Lights Take a look at the unit offered below. I have it in my'32 and very pleased with it. www.turnswitch.com __________________ Archives of historical but relevant older articles: ------------- Hover mouse over the links below and click! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--------------- Rumble Seat’s Notes Techno Source for the 1932 thru 1953 Flathead Ford Last edited by glennpm; 11-26-2025 at 04:00 AM.

11-25-2025, 01:55 PM	#4
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,415	Re: 35 Directional Signal Lights I use fog lights for front also with relays as they pull a good few amps. The rear tie into the brake light system it’s the easy part.

11-25-2025, 02:38 PM	#5
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,646	Re: 35 Directional Signal Lights You must run an additional wire for the brake lights so that the right side can be separated from the left side. Originally your car only has a single wire supplying both brake lights with a crossover harness at the rear of the car. Last edited by Zeke3; 11-25-2025 at 02:40 PM. Reason: Added more information.

11-25-2025, 05:43 PM	#6
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 3,323	Re: 35 Directional Signal Lights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The previous owner of my car installed dual filament sockets in the rear light assembly and also in the fender mounted lights, and wired it appropriately on my ‘41.

11-26-2025, 07:48 PM	#7
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: 35 Directional Signal Lights The Volkswagen switch is an excellent idea. It looks like it could have been a Ford accessory. I used one on a '36 and a '32. You can get a wire diagram on-line if the switch does not come with one.