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09-04-2023, 10:58 PM | #1 |
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bicycle turn signals
Got the idea from another post about using bicycle turn signals for a Model A. Bought a set off of Amazon that are LED re-chargable, remote control. Adapted them to my bumpers with zip ties and clamped the controller to the column. Very bright, and visible from at least 100 ft.
Next project will be seat belts so my wife will ride with me. She wouldn't do it without some safety belts. |
09-05-2023, 05:24 AM | #2 | |
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09-05-2023, 01:25 PM | #3 | |
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Since my Model A has many aftermarket items, I will never have it judged to Model A standards, so seat belts and turn signals are a must in my opinion. |
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09-05-2023, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
Hi oldspert:
Can you post a picture of the turn signals? Thanks
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09-05-2023, 10:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
Check with your state laws some require that all lights be DOT approved
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09-05-2023, 10:51 PM | #6 |
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09-05-2023, 11:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
Go to Amazon.com and search "carrybright bicycle signals". They're still about $60 bucks. They're LED and BRIGHT!
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09-06-2023, 05:03 AM | #8 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
There are many different types of wireless bicycle turn signals. This is a $15 unit I put into my pickup's rear window. It could also be mounted rear window of a car.
https://youtu.be/hGvcT9tlc5E?si=9JwdISJ1O4CqXt9Z |
09-06-2023, 05:28 AM | #9 | |
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Therein lies the issue IMHO. There have been hobbyists that have installed safety belts in their Model-A thinking they were safe only to find themselves ejected during an accident. One or two such occurrences happened in your state while on a club tour which resulted in fatalities. It has happened elsewhere also. The problem with retrofitting a safety system into a Model-A is the sheetmetal infrastructure is not strong enough to support the G-forces created by a crash impact. I do agree that a Model-A body can likely be braced enough to support a safety restraint system however these modifications need to be done when the car is apart and during the restoration process, -not afterwards. As I stated earlier, this can be a controversial topic so I have said enough about the subject. |
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09-06-2023, 09:34 AM | #10 | |
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I am a retired engineer and know the sheet metal is very unlikely to retain safety belts in a violent crash. |
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09-06-2023, 02:14 PM | #11 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
Added seatbelts to a 31 pickup. A good piece of angle iron under the cab gives them something more solid to bolt through. All they will really do is keep you inside the car. Falling out during an accident is not desirable.
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09-06-2023, 03:04 PM | #12 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
Back to the rust question: I have no practical experience on this so I tend to listen to people who do. There is a YouTube video of a more-or-less scientific test comparing several products.
https://youtu.be/Ag46YUovPUc?si=0SYq32I0B3NITa22 Actually, there are a bunch of tests out on YouTube, in case you want many other opinions.
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09-06-2023, 03:06 PM | #13 | |
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09-06-2023, 04:32 PM | #14 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
That is what I added to my Model A.
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09-06-2023, 04:49 PM | #15 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
Nice, clean look and I'm sure they will do the job well. I've seen them on bicycles and they really get your attention from a good distance.
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09-06-2023, 05:06 PM | #16 | |
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09-06-2023, 10:18 PM | #17 |
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Hi Oldspert:
Thanks for the photo. Seems like it works nicely.
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09-07-2023, 06:23 PM | #18 |
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Re: bicycle turn signals
If you do some research on installing seat belts in race cars you will see the proper proceedure to mount the belts. The key is a properly sized reinforcement plate under the subrail or under the frame.
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