Aftermarket Turn Signal?

supercharged

Gear Grinder
Oct 15, 2009
11
Texas
Willys Model
Willys Year:
I am looking to make my Willys road worthy and one of the many things required will be turn signals.
I started looking on-line and was amazed by the wide variety of signal switches available, and the wide range in price as well.

While I do not want to buy junk just because it is cheap, I also have no desire to shell out too much for a mechanism I would rather not install all together (but I know I must!).

Does any one have a suggestion on ones that work and have some quality or at least ones to avoid?
:lol:
 
supercharged said:
I am looking to make my Willys road worthy and one of the many things required will be turn signals.
I started looking on-line and was amazed by the wide variety of signal switches available, and the wide range in price as well.

While I do not want to buy junk just because it is cheap, I also have no desire to shell out too much for a mechanism I would rather not install all together (but I know I must!).

Does any one have a suggestion on ones that work and have some quality or at least ones to avoid?
:lol:
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I have one that is new-in-the-box, that I've had for a few years. I was just thinking about putting it on e-bay... If you are interested I can send pics. It is a seven wire unit with the hazard flasher pull-out knob and has the blinking light inside the case.

Pete
 
My last wagon (51) I used a late model tilt GM steering column and it working nicely and performed the functions it should. But this time I want to retain the '62 Steering wheel and column...that center button just has to be saved. Not knowing if 62 had signals or not, I will keep what I get. One issue I have however is safety...The original steering shaft is like a spear during an accident...and would like something that would collapse other than my chest... I plan on a three point seat-belt.
 
MikeNTexas said:
Ignore my reply to a 14 year old thread
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Actually, you just made the thread current again. In doing so brought it to the attention of folks who may be able to use your suggestion, made even better as you took the time to post a link.
Once you get your blinkie, maybe a pic of it installed with your thoughts on quality, etc.
FWIW, if you still have the stock steering column, you might be able to use a Sparton unit. These were stock, and if you find one in good conditon, the work great (IMHO) because they are self cancelling. Therefore avoiding a spell of Old an Disease (leaving your turn signal on for miles down the straight road ;) )
 
Tralehead said:
Actually, you just made the thread current again. In doing so brought it to the attention of folks who may be able to use your suggestion, made even better as you took the time to post a link.
Once you get your blinkie, maybe a pic of it installed with your thoughts on quality, etc.
FWIW, if you still have the stock steering column, you might be able to use a Sparton unit. These were stock, and if you find one in good conditon, the work great (IMHO) because they are self cancelling. Therefore avoiding a spell of Old an Disease (leaving your turn signal on for miles down the straight road ;) )
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I call it the YBISO club (your blinker is still on) and, yes, unfortunately, I'm a member!
 
If your Willys is earlier than 1950 it was probably not equipped with turn signals so the parking light and taillight sockets will need to be replaced with sockets for dual filament bulb. My experience with 3 current manufacture aftermarket turn signal switches has been terrible; they seem to last about 90 days. The 1950 and up trucks OEM were Sparton self cancelling switches. Our own Digger G (Greg Stahl) has sold me 2 good used ones that worked perfectly with no issues; I'd recommend you PM him to see if he has any more.
 
Been looking for something like that^^^
My Sprinter turn signal indicators are in the exact position to be hidden by the steering wheel, allowing the symptom of OMD to flare up ;)
 
Truck56 said:
I call it the YBISO club (your blinker is still on) and, yes, unfortunately, I'm a member!
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Since I am a Card Carrying Member. ;) When I wired my CJ5 I just put a Momentary Double pole Double throw Toggle switch on the dash hooked to the flasher unit. Flick the switch a few times and make your turn. Can't leave it on if you try.:cool: Indicators are in the GPS Speedo along with high beam indicator.
 
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