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toby · 07-24-2012, 08:23 AM

What year did Ford first put the directionals control lever in the steering column on the Pickups?

Lawson Cox · 07-24-2012, 08:45 AM

1949, I think.

Bob C · 07-24-2012, 12:23 PM

I don't know when they became standard equipment but the July 1950
parts book shows them in the accessories section. 8C 18440-A turn indicator
switch & harness assembly 48-50.

Bob

Vic Piano · 07-24-2012, 12:39 PM

They were an option in '51, the "arrow" turn indicator lights are a part of the instrument cluster (Speedometer).

toby · 07-24-2012, 02:42 PM

Actually I am wondering when Ford built them into the steering column and not just added them on to the column?

V12Bill · 07-24-2012, 03:51 PM

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Directional lights were mandatory Jan 1, 1954. My 46 Lincoln ad them as standard built in and I think Lincoln standard equipment started for the '41 year.

Vic Piano · 07-24-2012, 04:06 PM

Our '53 Crestline Sunliner has factory (built in, not added on) turn signals, I believe they were an option. Our '53 F-100 Panel Delivery has the "arrows" on the dash and could be installed in the steering column.

Fibber Mcgee · 07-24-2012, 04:20 PM

My shop manual doesn't mention turn signals and its 49-52 so I'm thinking like others said probably a dealer option thru 52

Ken Crans · 07-24-2012, 05:30 PM

I believe it would be 61..60 had the sig-stat directional turn signal that was also wired into the dash arrows.Ken

Barry-ct · 07-24-2012, 06:10 PM

The parts books are vague on the 53-56 switch assembly as being a switch and plate assy. They also changed the basic part number from a 18440 ( accessory ) to a 13341 which was the same basic up thru the late 90's. I know the 57-60 mseries trucks were definitely under the wheel.

Steves46 · 07-25-2012, 10:40 AM

My 55 F-100 has the factory (built in the wheel) turn signal.

paleot · 07-25-2012, 09:41 PM

My 51 f1 does not have any

gearhead1952 · 07-25-2012, 11:49 PM

For trucks 51 and 52 had the turn indicators in the dash gauge but the switch was not integral to the column. The exterior turn lights were separate from the park and stop lights. Pretty sure it was 53 that the switch went inside the column and dual filament bulbs on the exterior. I modified my 52 using a 53-55 column head and switch and wiring.

07-24-2012, 08:23 AM	#1
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Factory directionals on Pickups? What year did Ford first put the directionals control lever in the steering column on the Pickups?

07-24-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? 1949, I think.

07-24-2012, 12:23 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? I don't know when they became standard equipment but the July 1950 parts book shows them in the accessories section. 8C 18440-A turn indicator switch & harness assembly 48-50. Bob

07-24-2012, 12:39 PM	#4
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? They were an option in '51, the "arrow" turn indicator lights are a part of the instrument cluster (Speedometer). __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-24-2012, 02:42 PM	#5
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? Actually I am wondering when Ford built them into the steering column and not just added them on to the column?

07-24-2012, 03:51 PM	#6
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Directional lights were mandatory Jan 1, 1954. My 46 Lincoln ad them as standard built in and I think Lincoln standard equipment started for the '41 year.

07-24-2012, 04:06 PM	#7
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? Our '53 Crestline Sunliner has factory (built in, not added on) turn signals, I believe they were an option. Our '53 F-100 Panel Delivery has the "arrows" on the dash and could be installed in the steering column. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-24-2012, 04:20 PM	#8
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? My shop manual doesn't mention turn signals and its 49-52 so I'm thinking like others said probably a dealer option thru 52 __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

07-24-2012, 05:30 PM	#9
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? I believe it would be 61..60 had the sig-stat directional turn signal that was also wired into the dash arrows.Ken

07-24-2012, 06:10 PM	#10
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? The parts books are vague on the 53-56 switch assembly as being a switch and plate assy. They also changed the basic part number from a 18440 ( accessory ) to a 13341 which was the same basic up thru the late 90's. I know the 57-60 mseries trucks were definitely under the wheel. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

07-25-2012, 10:40 AM	#11
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? My 55 F-100 has the factory (built in the wheel) turn signal. __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

07-25-2012, 09:41 PM	#12
paleot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: s/w Louisiana Posts: 119	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? My 51 f1 does not have any

07-25-2012, 11:49 PM	#13
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: Factory directionals on Pickups? For trucks 51 and 52 had the turn indicators in the dash gauge but the switch was not integral to the column. The exterior turn lights were separate from the park and stop lights. Pretty sure it was 53 that the switch went inside the column and dual filament bulbs on the exterior. I modified my 52 using a 53-55 column head and switch and wiring.