Turn signal switch
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Turn signal switch
I found a couple of older threads about this, but thought it was worth getting an updated response. We're looking for a turn signal mount, preferably with a horn button, for our project. There actually is a switch there that the original owner installed, I believe, but it's old and 6V based - need to get something new.
'49 Merc M68, converted from 6V to 12V. We've intentionally kept the old steering column - had to shorten it a bit to fit with the Toyota steering box, but the intention is to keep that old look where ever possible. So, we've lost the horn button capability (at least easily); and I need a turn signal switch mounted on the column. I'd like to get one unit that does that effectively. I've heard of these even including the high/low-beam capability, that would be nice if possible.
Has anyone used anything lately that works well enough, and what were the issues? I can find some pretty cheap-looking stuff online, but I'd prefer something that might last better so more rugged is, as they say, more better.
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If you want something like what you have ,they are still widely used in transport trucks .Go see a parts dealer that deals with commercial trucks and you will have no problem finding something that works for millions of miles .
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Can't go wrong with SignalStat, many around that are 60 yrs old and doing fine. NAPA still sells them under their name (and likely Hecho en Chine nowadays)
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p...505/NHA8795505
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p...505/NHA8795505
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Can't go wrong with SignalStat, many around that are 60 yrs old and doing fine. NAPA still sells them under their name (and likely Hecho en Chine nowadays)
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p...505/NHA8795505
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p...505/NHA8795505
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Turn signal switch with horn button. Also, similar units used on golf carts.
Replacement Turn Signal Switch - Universal Turn Signal Switch with horn button (8 wire), 920 | TruckSpring
Replacement Turn Signal Switch - Universal Turn Signal Switch with horn button (8 wire), 920 | TruckSpring
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Turn signal switch with horn button. Also, similar units used on golf carts.
Replacement Turn Signal Switch - Universal Turn Signal Switch with horn button (8 wire), 920 | TruckSpring
Replacement Turn Signal Switch - Universal Turn Signal Switch with horn button (8 wire), 920 | TruckSpring
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Can't go wrong with SignalStat, many around that are 60 yrs old and doing fine. NAPA still sells them under their name (and likely Hecho en Chine nowadays)
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p...505/NHA8795505
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p...505/NHA8795505
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That looks like a great idea, Muppy, but with everything else we're trying to get done I think that might be a "next winter" project. Hadn't seen those kits before - thanks for sharing that.
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Thanks for that Mixer Man - that specific model comes up in any search I've done for the past day, at it looks to be a good solution. I'm wishing I could find a place that sells that in Canada, but haven't been successful yet, may have to go through the cross-border thing.
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Hot Rods has been around quite some time. I bought stuff from him back in 98-99 when I painted my truck the first time. He used to go to the Carlisle events. There were threads here recently saying they are closing their store.
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If NAPA or Michigan Truckspring don't work out try A Parts Warehouse which is the company that has blower motors for our trucks at a reasonable price. They have a variety of switches some which are not in the online catalog. When I called them about the blower motor the woman I talked to was most helpful.
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If NAPA or Michigan Truckspring don't work out try A Parts Warehouse which is the company that has blower motors for our trucks at a reasonable price. They have a variety of switches some which are not in the online catalog. When I called them about the blower motor the woman I talked to was most helpful.
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Ain't that the truth Jimmy.
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