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12-13-2017, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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Turn signal mounting options
A recent post about turn signals is timely for me as I'm getting ready to make alterations for easier and safer driving of my '29 CCPU. I'm curious how most of you set the column mount up, it seems awkward to me to have two levers (turn and advance) so close to each.
Weighing some options: Shorten my advance lever Go to a seat riser push button select (rather not) Upgrade to a modern advance dist. and loose the lever (but advancing down while idling to hear the engine exhaust is one of my fav things about the "A") What do you guys do? |
12-13-2017, 03:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: Turn signal mounting options
I installed the switch on the column so it is about an inch lower than the advance but the switch is about one and a half inches longer so no problem.
I like the switch in the same place as I'm use to in my modern cars. |
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12-13-2017, 04:11 PM | #3 | |
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At first, I thought it would be awkward to have two levers on the left and have them different lengths. but you get used to it real fast. It really does not create a problem for me at all. I also mounted my turn signal switch about an inch down the column from the advance. I would not make any modifications to any of the existing features of the car simply to accommodate a turn signal switch. That being said, many have cleverly hidden the switch and the indicator lights. bu I have not gone that far for mine, but mine is not a show car. 95% of all the model A's I have seen just have the switch mounted on the column. Last edited by Magicbox51; 12-13-2017 at 04:19 PM. |
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12-13-2017, 05:57 PM | #4 |
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Logo lites offers an LED kit. The lights mount on the bumpers and the control is a small box that attaches to the gas tank with a magnet behind the dash to the left of the steering column. It has 2 buttons, left for left turn and right for right turn. If you push both simultaneously you get 4 way hazard flashers. At about $200 they are more expensive than other kits. I plan to put them on mine when I get that far.
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12-13-2017, 06:16 PM | #5 |
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My lever is on the steering column mounted as the others have stated.
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12-13-2017, 06:28 PM | #6 |
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12-14-2017, 04:31 AM | #8 | |
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12-14-2017, 08:27 AM | #9 |
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On my driver '28 pickup I mounted the signal lever straight up on the column so it wouldn't interfere with the spark & throttle, very handy.
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12-14-2017, 09:56 AM | #10 |
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The Old Signal-Stat, mounted on the column, has worked well for a LOTS of Folks, for a LOOOONG time. WHY DEVIATE????
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FWIW, I also think that the bumper mounted lights are way too low to be seen properly, except at night.
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12-14-2017, 10:24 AM | #12 | |
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This is what I used. Sweet setup.
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12-14-2017, 11:10 AM | #13 |
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Thanks guys, several options and sounds like the column mount is something you just get used too. I like the idea of a the box with switch too. also thank you for the pics visuals help.
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12-14-2017, 01:33 PM | #14 | |
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12-14-2017, 08:52 PM | #15 |
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i mounted mine down 6 inches from the steering wheel putting it in a simliar location as newer cars. I dont like the looks of extra lights so my trun signals are in my head lights and in my tails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfu9EfRDcqY edit: I guess I do like extra lights seeing I have an extra tail light to make my system work. |
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12-15-2017, 03:41 PM | #17 |
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Turnswitch.com.... best system i have ever used. 100% Sold state system, no flasher junk or anything....clean, neat and good and reliable.,
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I too run the Log lights and really like them. I don't remember how I did it but I did wire my brake lighter and everything works great. The control box is kind of a pain to reach but all in all I like the set up.
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Never mounted them, but I bought 2 little streamlined, amber lamps, stud mounted. I "thought" about mounting them on the "A" post, just under the upper hinge, for SAFETY! My car was a Coupe. On a Fordor, "maybe" they would work, below the rear door, upper hinge????---OR on top of 2 STUBBY Antennas, mounted on the bumper???--NO FOXTAILS!---LOL Bill Blinkin'
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