Turn Signals
Turn Signals
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From: Orange County, CA
Red47, welcome to FTE. Hope we can help you out, lots of good info here.
The '47 did not have factory installed turn signals. They are an easy converison though. Just replace the sockets in the parking lights with double contact sockets and order a turn signal switch from an old Ford place. Most sell a universal style that clamps to the steering column.
A '47 will have a VIN starting with a 7 if yours is a '47 (ex: 799Cxxxxxx)
The '47 did not have factory installed turn signals. They are an easy converison though. Just replace the sockets in the parking lights with double contact sockets and order a turn signal switch from an old Ford place. Most sell a universal style that clamps to the steering column.
A '47 will have a VIN starting with a 7 if yours is a '47 (ex: 799Cxxxxxx)
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From: Paris Crossing, Indiana
Turn signals didn't became law until around 1953 at least in Indiana. (don't hold me to the date) I remember my father purchasing and installing a kit on our 51 chevy. I was about 10 in those days. Sometimes you see some of the old trucks with those big turn lights mounted on the front fenders. I think they were added later. 46fordtruck is correct. Anyway thats my two cents worth.
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From: Orange County, CA
Collector, glad you stopped by. Try the next forum up, the '48-'60 Forum, you're sure to find the answer to your question, as well as any other's you might have about your '54.
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From: commerce city co
napa carries a universal turn signal switch thats reasonable over in the heavy truck department collector not sure on the number but original v8 in 54 was the 239 ohv 53 was the last year ov the flat head
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