I'm curious if there is a retrofit kit available that anyone has experience with for adding an OE type turn signal mechanism into the original steering column bell under the wheel. My '55 currently has a functional clamp-on unit, but I'd like to have the self-cancelling feature and a cleaner, factory appearance if I can do it without scrounging up worn out original pieces.

 

Yes. I've seen midfifty have them in the catalog. I've seen NOS pieces in eBay.

Edit: here is the MidFifty link: http://midfifty.com/item.php?INV_ID=...-signal-switch . $73.95 . 12 volt

 

I'm using a factory unit from a '56. Because they have the dished steering wheel, I will need to bend the handle or buy one for a '53-'55.

As Abe pointed out, MidFifty has them. The others probably do as well.

Turn signal switch: 1953-60 Ford F-100 Turn Signal Switch - B6C-13341-A
Handle for '53-'56: 1953-56 Ford F-100 Turn Signal Handle, Chrome, Round ****
Wire clip: http://midfifty.com/item.php?INV_ID=1592&PN=Turn-signal-wire-retainer-black-painted-fits-all-truck-columns-32-66

Unfortunately, the handle is chrome. If I break the '56 handle trying to straighten it, I may have to try to paint the new one.

 

Thanks, Gents. I didn't see the cancel cam included before and that's why I questioned the aftermarket part, but now I see that it is sold separately. I guess I'll give it a shot.