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turn signal light mounting locations?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 1:46 pm
by monkeymissile
Howdy,
I was hoping someone could either post or direct me to images of where the turn signal lights are typically located. I have to add them to my truck to pass inspection. Thanks!
Re: turn signal light mounting locations?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 2:05 pm
by MSeriesRebuild
monkeymissile wrote:Howdy,
I was hoping someone could either post or direct me to images of where the turn signal lights are typically located. I have to add them to my truck to pass inspection. Thanks!
They are typically incorporated into the park lights on the front & the tail lights on the rear.
Re: turn signal light mounting locations?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 2:16 pm
by monkeymissile
MSeriesRebuild wrote:monkeymissile wrote:Howdy,
I was hoping someone could either post or direct me to images of where the turn signal lights are typically located. I have to add them to my truck to pass inspection. Thanks!
They are typically incorporated into the park lights on the front & the tail lights on the rear.
Charles,
so they use the second lamp within those lights meaning I don't have to buy additional lights?
Re: turn signal light mounting locations?
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 4:58 am
by MSeriesRebuild
monkeymissile wrote:MSeriesRebuild wrote:monkeymissile wrote:Howdy,
I was hoping someone could either post or direct me to images of where the turn signal lights are typically located. I have to add them to my truck to pass inspection. Thanks!
They are typically incorporated into the park lights on the front & the tail lights on the rear.
Charles,
so they use the second lamp within those lights meaning I don't have to buy additional lights?
Re: turn signal light mounting locations?
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 5:15 am
by MSeriesRebuild
monkeymissile wrote:MSeriesRebuild wrote:monkeymissile wrote:Howdy,
I was hoping someone could either post or direct me to images of where the turn signal lights are typically located. I have to add them to my truck to pass inspection. Thanks!
They are typically incorporated into the park lights on the front & the tail lights on the rear.
Charles,
so they use the second lamp within those lights meaning I don't have to buy additional lights?
The top section of the lamp has 2 bulbs, the larger bulb is used for turn signals & brake lights. On the rear, turn signals & brake lights use the same circuit & bulbs. The small bulb is used for park lights on the front & tail lights on the rear. The bottom section is black out marker lights. The black out brake light is a separate lamp on the rear if using the original set up.
The best military standard signal set up to use is the solid-state system. It is also compatible & interchangable with the current production Signal - Stat 900 series system. The old military type with the huge metal control box is trouble waiting to happen, rare these days, & expensive. Repair parts are getting hard for the older system as well. I would stay away from using that set up.
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 4:49 pm
by knattrass
I'm with Charles - we went thru 3 modules and finally settled in on using a 24v flasher module. We installed the newer H1 turn signal lever from Saturn Surp and the harness from Vintage.
thanks!
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 3:23 am
by monkeymissile
Thanks All,
that really clears things up, appreciate it. Fortunately my truck came with a new ss flasher as one of the spare parts. I was hoping to not have to install it, but looks like I have to in NH.
Register it in MA if you can
Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 3:09 pm
by N1VSM
If you are in Boston, register your truck in MA. Here, the only non-original equipment you need is a light over the rear license plate. That way, you don't NEED signals (but I recommend them highly). Here, the rule to pass inspection is that if you have it, it must work.
By the way, if you register in MA, DON'T get the antique plate. Legally, if registered with an antique plate, you can only drive on weekends, to & from shows, and to & from the shop.
Re: Register it in MA if you can
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 4:55 am
by monkeymissile
N1VSM wrote:If you are in Boston, register your truck in MA. Here, the only non-original equipment you need is a light over the rear license plate. That way, you don't NEED signals (but I recommend them highly). Here, the rule to pass inspection is that if you have it, it must work.
By the way, if you register in MA, DON'T get the antique plate. Legally, if registered with an antique plate, you can only drive on weekends, to & from shows, and to & from the shop.
I wish I had the truck down here, but I have no place for it and can't afford a garage so it's in NH at my parent's house for now. I still have to get the brakes working, but after that I might consider it. Thanks for the tip!
since we're on the topic
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:53 am
by monkeymissile
I pulled out my instrument panel and noticed that a lot of the wires/connectors need to be replaced. Since my truck didn't come with turn signals originally and I need to add them now, should I get the 5-wire spider harness or do I still use the 4-wire? I have not fully researched how to install the turn signal system into my existing system and wasn't sure if I needed a different harness, etc. Thanks!
Re: since we're on the topic
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:25 am
by MSeriesRebuild
monkeymissile wrote:I pulled out my instrument panel and noticed that a lot of the wires/connectors need to be replaced. Since my truck didn't come with turn signals originally and I need to add them now, should I get the 5-wire spider harness or do I still use the 4-wire? I have not fully researched how to install the turn signal system into my existing system and wasn't sure if I needed a different harness, etc. Thanks!
If you have bad wiring, the best option you have is to get a whole new harness with turn signal wiring already incorporated into it. You can get a reproduction military harness or build your own. Bad wiring has burned down many a truck, not wise to take risk.
Re: since we're on the topic
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:58 am
by monkeymissile
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If you have bad wiring, the best option you have is to get a whole new harness with turn signal wiring already incorporated into it. You can get a reproduction military harness or build your own. Bad wiring has burned down many a truck, not wise to take risk.[/quote]
I've already inquired with Vintage Wiring about a new harness; I have quite a few pennies to save for that, but I agree it's the best way to go. Fortunately I have a cut-off switch at the batteries that I always use.
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 4:27 pm
by knattrass
You might try Sid Beck - I purchased a front and rear harness from him. I ended up building my own rear harness.
Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 12:33 pm
by monkeymissile
thanks, I'll check it out