Turn signals

I'm looking for a way to install turn signals on my old car. I'd rather not use one of those clamp on things that clamp to the steering column, but I don't want to change the column either. Anyone have any ideas or pictures of other ways of adding Turn signals?
Thanks

 

it's hard to pull off. i think it thru and always end up back to the type you mentioned. cant think of the damn name of those? what's your old car anyway?

 

I use relays to do the switching. You only need a subminature toggle switch to ground the fields. I have used this for years. I have the toggle mounted in the side of a '40 column bell.

 

Use the self canceling mechanism from a motorcycle.

 

Don't have an answer for ya but I like the clamp on style, They have been used for quite awhile and they do simplify the turn signal problem of the original column. Most even have 4 way flasher capabilities. But I like the horn button mounted on the side of the column also. So whos to say I'm right

 

x2 on what andy said.. they also have one that has a 20 second auto cancel too.. made for street rods. without knowing the car its a bit hard to say much more.. but if you went to the bone yard and did some digging you might find a switch that will hide in the column and have a functional stalk sticking out.. hard to say though.. like the time i made a ford escort turn signal switch work in a 79 jaguar with the lucas crap..

 

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S-1 1955 to 1959 has a dash mounted switch that actuates the turn signals. The nice part about the switch is that it will time out so the turn signals don't stay on. The add on actuators that clamp do not have any auto canceling mechanism so it is up to the driver to remember to turn them off. Have not priced the switch from RR but I am sure it is expensive. Have not been able to find a switch that will time out but someone has to make one.

 

Actually some of the old clamp on ones are pretty cool looking!!! Other than that, the micro switches would be my choice.

 

I put a clamp style TS switch with the handle showing under the driver's seat in my A. Made a cheap mount for it to clamp to.
If you do that, make that one of the last things you do. The handle does not hold to having been stepped on.

 

Wasn't there a concept car that had a turn signal built into the steering wheel? It looked like the horn bar, but on one side you could flick it up and down. It was some fifties or sixties concept car, but I have no idea what it was or who designed it.

 

There was a company making a dash mounted unit years ago. I can not remember who. I remember seeing them in the mags. maybe the late 80's early 90's

 

Check this out. I think they are going to be at SEMA in a couple of weeks.

http://isispower.blogspot.com/2010/10/self-canceling-turn-signals.html

 

It's an early Ford with the 1 1/2" column tube. I appreciate all the responsses, just looking to make my life easier.
Jim

 

Like this ????

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=31250


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Speedway sells a $100 electronic unit that is easy to install and you don't ever have to worry about forgetting to turn off the signals. It does 20, 50 and two minutes, plus 4 way blinkers, keeps the column clean.

 

Just use toggle switches on the dash. The flasher doesn't care whether it gets juiced by a stalk on the column or a toggle or rocker switch. If you want just one, use a double pole/single throw switch. Easy.

Brian

 

My T has a double slide switch mounted in the seat stand, slide left for left, slide right for right, center both off, just have to remember to slide back to center to turn off.

 

My 1962 Chrysler 300 had a dash mounted turn signal swith, so check out late 50's and early 60's Mopars...

WC

 

Both my '59 MGA roadsters had that same (or very similar) dashboard mounted switch. I thought it was suitably goofy/cool for Lucas stuff!

I always thought they were purely mechanical. Didn't know 'til just now that they were pneumatic.

Live and learn ... die and forget it all.

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/ts101.htm

<big>"TURN SIGNAL SWITCH - TS-101 - Pg 1 of 5</big> Shown below is the MGA pneumatic turn signal switch assembly. It has a "D" shape threaded neck to orient it properly in the dash, and a knurled nut to retain it there, and a manual actuation lever which is mounted on a hexagonal shaft. When properly mounted the lever hangs straight down and is pressed to the right to actuate the right turn signal, and to the left to actuate the left turn signal. Inside it has a spring loaded piston with a leather cup which is moved towards the back when actuated. At the rear is a small set screw that can be adjusted to regulate the flow of air into the unit, such that the return speed of the piston can be regulated, thereby controlling the time allowed before the switch turns itself off. A reasonable time for the automatic turn-off may be about 20 seconds. All wiring terminals are located on the back of the unit."

 

http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/turn_signal.html

High quality American made

 

I have seen some ad on's back in the day that had a rubber wheel that road on the column after you cut a slot in the jacket that would cancel after a turn.

 

Does your steering wheel have the old headlight switch on it. i used my headlight switch and the bulb looking thing on the bottom of the steering box to turn the blinkers left, Right and hazard. I have a .pdf of the wiring if you want.

 

I like the Limeworks turn signal switch. It's sooooo kewl, and traditional looking.

http://limeworkspeedshop.com/newsto..._id=7&osCsid=6716de6f30add1e20b74472cd5bb65b4

 

Get a Signal-Stat 900, what heavy trucks & off-road equip. uses. Use a short piece of exhaust tube, fab a mount, & floor mount it between your seats so's its lever sticks up somewhere to the rear of the shifter. After you drive it a while it'll be 2nd nature to flick it on & off just like a trucker. Once you get the habit you'll wonder why anyone would want a timer to cancel it. They made some years ago that had push buttons rather than a lever control.

 

.......Yep....the signal-stat 900 is the way to go........not to much money and a good company that been in business a long time.....have them in my 4 hotrods..........Big Bad John

 

the mid fifties Austin Healeys had there turn signal switch on the steering wheel behind the horn button. I had two of them back in the day.

Bobbyd

 

Working on one that actually cancels off of the steering wheel. Here is the link:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=482931

won't be ready for sale for a while, but it is in the works.