Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Early V8 (1932-53)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-29-2017, 10:40 AM   #1
Displayman
Senior Member
 
Displayman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hampshire, Illinois
Posts: 392
Default What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Hi,
We have a 1947 Canadian Mercury that we are restoring.
I am looking for an after market turning signal kit for the car.
I would appreciate and recommendations.
Thanks,
Bob- Hampshire, Illinois
Displayman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 11:17 AM   #2
51 MERC-CT
Senior Member
 
51 MERC-CT's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Hartford, Ct
Posts: 5,898
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Not a recommendation but just an idea of what's available out there.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Volt-Turn...JTLwde&vxp=mtr
__________________
DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES
51 MERC-CT is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 10-29-2017, 11:23 AM   #3
TJ
Senior Member
 
TJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Napa,California
Posts: 6,005
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

There is a variety of switches. Get a switch that does not need you to mount extra lights. You want to use your existing brake lamps and park lamps , so you need a 7 wire switch. Most switches mount on the column, but I use a toggle switch that you can mount on a bracket under the dash. American Auto Wire has that switch and they can be bought directly from them or on e-Bay. It's up to you whether you want a column switch or not. Switches will work on 6 or 12 volts. The only difference is the what indicator light bulb is installed in it.
TJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 12:15 PM   #4
john in illinois
Senior Member
 
john in illinois's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,181
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I use this kit from electro tec. I use a momentary toggle switch under the dash.

They are self cancelling and have hazzard warning. 6 or 12 volts and self contained.


http://www.turnswitch.com/Turnsignal.htm

John
john in illinois is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 12:28 PM   #5
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Quote:
Originally Posted by john in illinois View Post
I use this kit from electro tec. I use a momentary toggle switch under the dash. They are self cancelling and have hazzard warning. 6 or 12 volts and self contained. John
That is a neat looking setup. So, John, you have this unit installed in what application, the AV8 roadster?
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 12:47 PM   #6
Floyd
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 468
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Signal stat 900 is not vintage looking ,but is the only one that works according to the wiring harness suppliers as of a couple of years ago. I go by what they say and I have them on my cars. 7 wire, 6 volt works great.
My opinion
Floyd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 01:03 PM   #7
mrtexas
Senior Member
 
mrtexas's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Posts: 4,393
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Quote:
Originally Posted by JSeery View Post
That is a neat looking setup. So, John, you have this unit installed in what application, the AV8 roadster?
I have it installed on a 36 and 41. Works great. Love the self cancelling by time, timer pauses when brakes applied. Best one out there IMHO.
__________________
41 woodie https://41fordwoodie.weebly.com/
mrtexas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 02:26 PM   #8
john in illinois
Senior Member
 
john in illinois's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,181
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

JS I do have it in my roadster. Momentary dpdt toggle swich with a long handle under dash. I like it and have used for a few months. I am going to add an indicator light as I have trouble hearing beep.
I put it on my circuit panel with velcro for easy removal. The wires go into the removable plug.

John
Attached Images
File Type: jpg F39EFB60-3AEC-4ED6-8B31-9D2BECF980A4.jpg (86.6 KB, 84 views)

Last edited by john in illinois; 10-29-2017 at 02:31 PM.
john in illinois is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 03:47 PM   #9
HDowse
Senior Member
 
HDowse's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hancock, New Hampshire
Posts: 375
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I'm also using the Electro Tech unit successfully. I do have separate turn units mounted but the unit can power your OEM lights. Great company to work with if you need installation help beyond the complete directions he supplies.
HDowse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 04:02 PM   #10
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I am using a similar setup now with a toggle switch under the dash in a 33 5w, but it uses a trailer connection box for the brains and is not near as versatile as this one! I think I will be installing one as well.

I am using some vintage lights on the dash for turn signal indicators.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg $_57.jpg (62.1 KB, 42 views)
File Type: jpg $_57e.jpg (39.6 KB, 33 views)
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 04:23 PM   #11
john in illinois
Senior Member
 
john in illinois's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,181
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Nice lights with jeweled lenses.

John
john in illinois is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 04:27 PM   #12
chap52
Senior Member
 
chap52's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Marana Arizona
Posts: 1,771
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I used a Ron Francis push button unit that uses the existing parking and tail lights. I made a bracket out of a piece of aluminum angle and mounted it under the dash to the left of the steering column. They have a bunch of different set-ups to choose from. Worth checking out. www.ronfrancis.com
chap52 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 07:21 PM   #13
millersgarage
Senior Member
 
millersgarage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lansing MI
Posts: 185
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Wilk universal turn signal switch. https://www.amazon.com/Wilk-Universa.../dp/B01MTAEP7R

or one like it. It is available from many places, actually made for a truck. Heavy duty feeling unit, sound feeling operation, 4 way flasher too.

This kind is a piece of crap
https://www.amazon.com/United-Pacifi...+signal+switch
millersgarage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 07:35 PM   #14
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Quote:
Originally Posted by john in illinois View Post
Nice lights with jeweled lenses.

John
There is a lot of this old stuff still out there if you look around.
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-29-2017, 08:38 PM   #15
19Fordy
Senior Member
 
19Fordy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Coral Springs FL
Posts: 10,872
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I have this on the rear. Nothing on the front.
http://www.theegyptgarage.com/
19Fordy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-30-2017, 09:31 AM   #16
Oakhurst
Senior Member
 
Oakhurst's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Oakhurst, CA
Posts: 140
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I used the conventional steering wheel mounted lever but installed it under the dash so just the chrome arm is visible. We reversed the wires to the lights so moving the lever to the right turns on the right blinker, and so on. Now it does not look like a modern accessory, just another under dash lever. Still need to remember to turn it off.
Oakhurst is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-30-2017, 11:46 AM   #17
drolston
Senior Member
 
drolston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posts: 1,622
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I used the universal 7 wire type turn signal for the classic hot rod look (the Wilk unit mentioned by millersgarage). Easy to mount but a major pain to hook up all the wires. The instructions are clear. The unit itself is plastic and kind of cheap. It failed after a few months of use. The turn signals would only work if the brakes were on. Weird! Because the wiring was already set up for that unit, I decided to replace it rather than convert to a higher quality product. Speedway replaced it without a peep. The replacement has been working okay for two years now.

I put in a flasher from Mac's that makes a loud beep because the unit does not self cancel and I kept forgetting.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Beep Flasher.JPG (38.5 KB, 26 views)
drolston is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-30-2017, 02:00 PM   #18
corvette8n
Senior Member
 
corvette8n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY
Posts: 2,931
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

I installed a 3-24 volt piezo beeper from China, I think I paid $1.29 shipped I even covered the unit with a piece of tape cause it was too loud, it's still very annoying but I don't leave my directionals on any more. This is on an original 6 volt positive ground system.
corvette8n is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-30-2017, 03:27 PM   #19
TJ
Senior Member
 
TJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Napa,California
Posts: 6,005
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

The challenge is finding 6 volt indicator lights. In this neck of the woods indicator lights are hard to find and when you do find them the are 12 volt. Finally found some on e-Bay and they come from Shanghai. The price is right , but you wait a long time for them.
TJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-30-2017, 03:38 PM   #20
5851a
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: NE Iowa
Posts: 1,661
Default Re: What aftermarket turn signal do you recommend.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakhurst View Post
I used the conventional steering wheel mounted lever but installed it under the dash so just the chrome arm is visible. We reversed the wires to the lights so moving the lever to the right turns on the right blinker, and so on. Now it does not look like a modern accessory, just another under dash lever. Still need to remember to turn it off.
Had a 60 Chrysler and the lever was like that, mounted under the gear push buttons in the dash. Was easy to use. It did cancel with a small roller wheel switch that was triggered by a bump in the steering shaft.
5851a is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:54 AM.