I've started work on my F3 and was wondering what these were? Are they stock turn signals or aftermarket? I guess they'll make some garage wall art now.

 

Look on the lens, I see the make/model info cast there. Likely universal lamps from NAPA or a farm store.

 

They are an aftermarket turn signal, as turn signals weren't "stock" on these old trucks. A dealer installed kit was available, but they didn't include arrow lamps. Turn signal add on kits were widely available 'back in the day.'

 

I mean the arrow lamps, not stop lights. pics are left and right. It's a 1951 F3

 

thanks 52merc, they are really cool looking but I don't think I can fix them and I haven't been able to find any replacements online.

 

Those arrow turn signals are old and cool. I know a guy who bought an nos pair for about $300. You will find them on eBay from time to time.

 

They are some kind of neat. I would do a lot to utilize them on anything but a-------------. Well, I would use them on anything that will look like a real truck when complete.
Perhaps a flat sheet of amber plastic for the front and red for the rear?

 

Ah never mind. I didn't realize what that one picture was showing. Those are pretty neat. It's been a long day. I need some sleep. I agree with Ray. Try to find something to illuminate them with.

 

I've seen them on a lot of older trucks that didn't come with turn signals, can find them on ebay but pricey the thing you have to watch out for is you put the arrow > to the outsides other wise when you put on the signal you'll GO AROUND AND AROUND AND AROUND till you fall over.

 

The arrow lens signals are Royson directionals made in Bridgeport, CT. Most commonly found are signal stat 704s made in Brooklyn NY. They have a more swoopy shaped arrow

They are more desirable to some folks and do look good restored. The plastic is almost always destroyed because it's a cellulose plastic and most get melted when 12v gets applied to the system and overheats the lamp and melts the plastic, that and just age UV from the sun etc. Not sure if anyone makes a replacement lens but I doubt it

 

LOL..... very funny

 

Use them, they are very very cool.

 

Yea I'm gonna take em apart and wire them to use. Might try to cut some amber lexan to attach on inside.

 

Those are really nice. I'll bet they would look great cleaned up & painted. If the lenses are still good or it you can find replacements try using an LED bulb which would give you no heat.

When you take them apart it would be great if you could post some pictures.

 

Rainy Sunday so I thought I would tackle My HUGE project. Taking apart 2 old turn signals...I really do think these are going to be cool when I'm done. Now if I could put some energy into some body work...