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Mar 25, 2010 | 05:21 PM

cts1954

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Signal Light Switch

I see in the Classic Hauler (page 47) catalog that you can get a signal light switch that fits into the bell of the steering column. Has anyone installed one of these. My column was all dented up and I have made a new one out of 1.5" X .060" stainless steel, I have also expanded the upper 2 inches to form this bell and it looks like this switch will fit in there, probably is to go above the bearing but I have room below. This is more appealing than a switch connected to the column with a hose clamp.

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Mar 25, 2010 | 05:30 PM

Old F1

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So how would you get it to cancel, sounds like your kina on the cark side anyway so Ron Francis makes a nice dash mounted turn sig switch,?

Mar 25, 2010 | 05:39 PM

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I've been messing around with turn signals switches lately trying to find something that will fit my old Jeepster Commando for less than the $115 pricetag for a new one. I've also been trying to find a decent steering wheel for my 77 F-250.

The cancelling might not be too big of an issue to overcome. A lot of steering wheels that I have seen have a small metal band with a couple of bumps on it, or a coiled roll of wire with the ends poking down. These bumps or ends of the wire are what make contact with the cancelling cams. In most cases they are just a slip fitting and can be removed from the hub of the steering wheel. Which means they could probably be added to the hub an an older steering wheel......either that or drill a couple of holes in the hub and push a couple of roll pins or something like that

Bobby

Mar 26, 2010 | 01:29 AM

Julies Cool F1

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Oh just turn it off by hand ya big babbies!

Mar 26, 2010 | 06:19 AM

cts1954

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Yes Juie, I don't see the self cancelling issue as a show stopper. If I can turn it on I can turn it off.

Mar 26, 2010 | 09:33 AM

cts1954

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Sorry Julie, my fat fingers missed the "l"

Mar 26, 2010 | 10:16 AM

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If you have converted to 12V -grd, the 56 custom cab had built in self cancelling turn signals. I have a perfect full column with switch I am not using If you are interested, PM me.