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Feb 7, 2009 | 03:35 PM

John Morton

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Turn Signal switch

I am restoring a 52 F1. Can anyone recomend a good after market "Turn Signal Switch" to mount on steeing column? Thanks

Feb 7, 2009 | 04:38 PM

racoonbandit

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I got mine from Sacramento Vintage Ford.

Feb 7, 2009 | 05:00 PM

Julies Cool F1

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Yes, there is a switch that is sold on e-bay that I used on my 51 and it is very nice. It's easy to wire. The instructions are very good and I have a wiring diagram in Power Point if you decide to go that route. The switches come either chrome or black. The link I'm sending is for the cheapest one (Black at $20). Chrome are usually more.

Here is a link to the switch and the wiring diagram:

eBay Motors: FORD 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH **AJ (item 270338789900 end time Feb-08-09 22:30:09 PST)

You won't have any trouble finding one - I've just found e-bay to be less expensive in this case than the resto-parts places.

Good Luck,
Julie

Feb 7, 2009 | 07:21 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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Signal Stat made the originals, and still does. NAPA sells them, they're not cheap but mine is 50+ yrs old and works great. Made in USA, I believe.

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Feb 7, 2009 | 10:12 PM

tip49

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Turn signal switch

I used the after market sw mentioned; modified mounting by welding two tabs to column, that bolts sw to column. I also shortend the shaft of the hazard switch, and added '53 column shifter **** to turn assembly handle. I'll add picture to my gallery in a couple days.

Got to figure out wiring from hazard flasher, using harness from '90 Crown Vic.

Feb 7, 2009 | 10:19 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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...I used the after market sw mentioned; modified mounting by welding two tabs to column, that bolts sw to column...

I wish mine were that way. Nothing looks cheezier than a hose clamp holding the switch on!

Feb 7, 2009 | 11:39 PM

tip49

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Pic of handle

Poor picture but you can see the turn signal **** (oblong) I cut the end of the handle off and ground it down until **** pressed on.

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Feb 8, 2009 | 08:54 PM

merten

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

Signal Stat made the originals, and still does. NAPA sells them, they're not cheap but mine is 50+ yrs old and works great. Made in USA, I believe.NAPAONLINE®

I agree with Ross, Get the Signal Stat, a used one is fine. Mine came from an ebay auction and has an xtra wire for the single filament parking light to signal light circuit. I think it is a Signal Stat 900? It was only $20.00 with shipping. It is nice and heavy and has the emergency flasher built in.

Feb 9, 2009 | 09:50 AM

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I got my signal stat from the local napa store. There are several types but I used the heavy duty one meant for heavy trucks. It's extremely rugged and all metal. The wiring directions are easy to follow as well. You may have to buy a flasher unit and the socket to hold it, but it's still easy to use.
AJ

Feb 13, 2009 | 06:05 PM

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tip49

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1990 Crown Victoria wiring

I'm re-wiring my '50 project, need help with wiring of turn signals and hazard flashers. I have the stock signal flasher assemblies for rear and front signal lights but unsure on wiring, one is dedicated to the front turns and cornering lights ? the other to rear. Do I bring power to turn signal switch out to the flasher units , then on to the turn signal lights ? Hazard flasher ( 2 pole) should come to the input of after market turn signal switch assembly, then out to ? there is a black (L) and a blue (P) input wires on turn switch; what do these letters mean?

Feb 13, 2009 | 07:09 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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This has been posted many times before, and there are others in old threads. There is no such thing as a "stock" '50 turn signal AFAIK, they just didn't come with them. All were added on.

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Feb 14, 2009 | 01:24 PM

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HD74

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From: Gunbarrel, Co.

I found that Rhode Island Wiring offers a turn signal switch with period correct wiring if your going for original look.

Feb 14, 2009 | 02:14 PM

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tip49

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"stock"

sorry for the confusion, I meant the stock 1990 donor wiring. If I interpret properly, the "P" pilot is the light for the hazard flasher and "L" load would be to the park/tail lights. I'll parallel the fused power to the L & P wires.

Thanks