I need a turn signal switch for my 39

[ActionYobbo]

I am looking to put turn signals on my 39 truck with a 16 inch steering wheel. I am asking for suggestions on what switch I should get. I want one that fits the old look of the truck. I have looked at them online but its not the same as seeing them with the steering wheel to see how far the stem sticks out. It would be nice go get one that also worked the headlight dimmer. I am sort of leaning toward the napa LIT900
Pictures of the switch setup in the vehicle would be appreciated
Thanks

[petehoovie]

Good article > https://www.restore-an-old-car.com/a...n-old-car.html

Here's a nice kit > https://www.ebay.com/itm/36279125123...Bk9SR8qh-IrZYg

[38 coupe]

I chose to buy the Turn Switch option. With this you don't need a big ugly unit clamped onto your steering column, any on-off-on momentary switch will do. I had a friend with one installed in a 37 with a small panel attached to the bottom of the dash with a three position momentary switch installed so it moved left-right and always returned to center. That panel was much less noticeable than a clamp on unit and worked very well. Disclaimer, I have yet to install mine.
Website for the Turn Switch here: http://www.turnswitch.com/Turnsignal.htm

[51504bat]

My '39 p/u

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by 51504bat

My '39 p/u

[Ken/Alabama]

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Just stick your arm out the window! It’s part of driving an old car experience. Besides, the kid behind you on his cellphone isn’t going to see a turn signal anyway.

[ActionYobbo]

Originally Posted by 51504bat

My '39 p/u

Thanks for those pictures. That unit I was thinking of using.

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Just stick your arm out the window! It’s part of driving an old car experience. Besides, the kid behind you on his cellphone isn’t going to see a turn signal anyway.

Yeah I know but I am trying to make my life easier.
Back 20 years when I was driving my 41 ford around I got pulled over so many times for not using my turn signals I ended up selling it.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Just stick your arm out the window! It’s part of driving an old car experience. Besides, the kid behind you on his cellphone isn’t going to see a turn signal anyway.

Like this!

[acchaplin]

HA! Now 'that' is funny! I don't care who you are!

[johndee138]

Get a "Yankee 960".
You may have to troll ebay for a bit but they come up pretty often.
They look way better than most aftermarket switches

[Ken/Alabama]

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Like this!

Wow! Back atcha.

[Kurt in NJ]

The round drum switch I got for my model A
The Art Deco one I found for my 36, one of that style would look good in a 39 too.
If you want some headlight control you will have to find modern switch and make a housing for it to fit your car —

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

The round drum switch I got for my model A
The Art Deco one I found for my 36, one of that style would look good in a 39 too.
If you want some headlight control you will have to find modern switch and make a housing for it to fit your car —

[52flthed]

For your truck I would look at a Signal Stat 700. They look really cool. Theres one on Ebay right now for sale. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26640992966...3ABFBM5Mmn59ti

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by 52flthed

For your truck I would look at a Signal Stat 700. They look really cool. Theres one on Ebay right now for sale.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26640992966...3ABFBM5Mmn59ti
US $399.99

[Graeme / New Zealand]

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Like this!

That's exactly why I installed turn signals in my current car. 30 years ago when I had my first v8 people still understood hand signals. This time around the knowledge has been lost on the average driver........they either don't understand or think you are being rude to them.

GB

[cadillac512]

Originally Posted by 38 coupe

I chose to buy the Turn Switch option. With this you don't need a big ugly unit clamped onto your steering column, any on-off-on momentary switch will do. I had a friend with one installed in a 37 with a small panel attached to the bottom of the dash with a three position momentary switch installed so it moved left-right and always returned to center. That panel was much less noticeable than a clamp on unit and worked very well. Disclaimer, I have yet to install mine.
Website for the Turn Switch here: http://www.turnswitch.com/Turnsignal.htm

This is by far the best turn signal system I've seen. No need to modify or add lights to your old car...it works on existing park and tail lights whether one filament or two. Works on all voltages and pos/neg grounds,self cancels and functions perfectly. Had mine for nearly four years now and wouldn't trade it for anything else.



Terry