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Shade Tree Mechanic
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I have seen a number of antique cars with after market add on signal lights. I was wondering if it is manditory to add signal lights to qualify for a licence in some areas or what the reason would be to add them. Is it to get licence or just for safety or what. Any and all theories, views and comments appreciated. I am contemplating putting some on my 1927 Chevrolet.
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Hi 27 Chev,
For what its worth, there is no way I would drive a vintage car on the road without signal lights.
You are driving a car that is slower in all ways than the average car in main stream traffic.
Unless you plan your 27 to be a parade queen or trailer princess I would suggest you give strong consideration to fitting signal lights.
I am sure though there will be a few hard liners or defenders or the car being keeping its originallity versus safety who will have a different opinion.
Regards
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great" I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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Backyard Mechanic
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Backyard Mechanic
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I agree with 28isgreat. I found a vintage signal box, made in 38 for cars without. It mounts to the spare tire retainer bolt. I clamped a vintage switch-arm on the steering column. The only down side: you MUST remember to switch it off after every turn or a dead battery is in your future. The signal boxes are hard to find, I am thinking of making a reproduction. It is a sheet metal box with two arrows, left/right.
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Grease Monkey
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Grease Monkey
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I agree. I just acquired a fully restored 28 Coupe and am putting turn signals on it as I drive it in the summer. I made my own mounts to put it on the bumper, and am using a current turn signal flasher unit (haven't hooked it up yet as car is in storage). Not only are you slower than others, too many people get too close some times just to look at your car and if they don't know what you are going to do you could have a problem
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Oil Can Mechanic
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Oil Can Mechanic
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I have had my 28 going on 4 years. The second time I took it out for a drive, I put my hand out the window to signal for a left turn. People began to wave at me. Next weekend, signal lights went on. I don't think they even teach hand signals any more. So sad...
It's not how fast you can go, but how good you look at 20 MPH.
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Backyard Mechanic
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Backyard Mechanic
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Signal switches are plentiful at swap meets and eBay. To make a new chrome one look old, use some of the Rustoleum hammer tone paint and paint it.
I have restored several vintage 1930's and 40's turn signal switches and sold them. The original ones that I had were all originally painted with hammer tone finish. The colors I had were Brown, silver, or blue.
Personally I have new a chrome one on my '31 because the car in not restored yet. I have a brown in a box for the future.
At car shows, no one really cares.
Signal lights sure beats "waving" all the time.
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