Blinkers Questions, pictures wanted

Dirk35 · December 13, 2004, 10:26:29 AM

I thought I posted this properly, but I guess I didnt.

Anyway, Im finishing up the wiring on the 1935 Ford PU and I dont have front turn signals.

I want front turn signals!

I like the idea of the bulb in the head-lamp, but, Im using sealed beam haedlights. Does that matter?? Can I just drill them out? What is the purpose of the sealed beam? Isnt there a gas sealed in there? Can you see the blinnker at night with the headlights on?

I also like the idea of the headlight buckets that have the turn signal on top of the bucket, in the pod looking thingy. I thought they were called Guide Headlights, but after a search of both boards, I am thinnking otherwise. IS there an aftermarket company reproducing a pod that you can bolt on top of a headlight bucket to mimick these types of headlight buckets?

How about other options for 30's vehicles for FRONT turn-signals? What have you guys seen or used that was a good dea?

HotRodLadyCrusr · December 13, 2004, 11:57:07 AM

Big Olds has small round little turn signals mounted underneath one of the grill bars. Can't really see it while the car is parked but the blinking signal is very visable from oncoming traffic. When I get home from work I'll see if I have a photo that shows this.

WZ JUNK · December 13, 2004, 12:06:04 PM

Quote from: "Dirk35"I thought I posted this properly, but I guess I didnt.

Anyway, Im finishing up the wiring on the 1935 Ford PU and I dont have front turn signals.

I want front turn signals!

I like the idea of the bulb in the head-lamp, but, Im using sealed beam haedlights. Does that matter?? Can I just drill them out? What is the purpose of the sealed beam? Isnt there a gas sealed in there? Can you see the blinnker at night with the headlights on?

I also like the idea of the headlight buckets that have the turn signal on top of the bucket, in the pod looking thingy. I thought they were called Guide Headlights, but after a search of both boards, I am thinnking

otherwise. IS there an aftermarket company reproducing a pod that you can bolt on top of a headlight bucket to mimick these types of headlight buckets?

How about other options for 30's vehicles for FRONT turn-signals? What have you guys seen or used that was a good dea?

To the best of my knowledge you can not drill in to a seal beam light to add the turn signal. Even if you could drill the hole, I believe the air in the light would cause the element to burn out. The lights I have seen like this use a separate halogen bulb the style of the new cars and it is self contained.

The headlight buckets you are refering to were an aftermarket product and a lot of vehicles used these when running lights and later turn signals became popular. I see these buckets at swap meets occassionally but I do not recall seeing them reproduced. We had these on the 32 roadster that my brother and I owned. My brother bought them at the Tulsa swap meet. You might try ebay and see if you could locate them or a light you could add on to your present headlight bucket.

I agree with your thoughts as I do not care for a turn signal just sticking out in the open somewhere.

lobucrod · December 13, 2004, 01:59:18 PM

I believe what you are looking for is called Bullit Lights. Lots of streetrod parts suppliers sell them but if you want some really high quality ones go to your local Harley Davidson dealer. The ones I've seen there are heavy duty to stand up to more vibration.

Quote from: "Dirk35"I thought I posted this properly, but I guess I didnt.

Anyway, Im finishing up the wiring on the 1935 Ford PU and I dont have front turn signals.

I want front turn signals!

I like the idea of the bulb in the head-lamp, but, Im using sealed beam haedlights. Does that matter?? Can I just drill them out? What is the purpose of the sealed beam? Isnt there a gas sealed in there? Can you see the blinnker at night with the headlights on?

I also like the idea of the headlight buckets that have the turn signal on top of the bucket, in the pod looking thingy. I thought they were called Guide Headlights, but after a search of both boards, I am thinnking otherwise. IS there an aftermarket company reproducing a pod that you can bolt on top of a headlight bucket to mimick these types of headlight buckets?

How about other options for 30's vehicles for FRONT turn-signals? What have you guys seen or used that was a good dea?

348tripower · December 13, 2004, 02:24:13 PM

That would be a Guide headlight with the signal on top. I had a pair on the 29. The last sets I saw on EBay that were any good were a lot of bucks!!
Don

That would be a Guide headlight with the

Quote from: "WZ JUNK"
Quote from: "Dirk35"I thought I posted this properly, but I guess I didnt.

Anyway, Im finishing up the wiring on the 1935 Ford PU and I dont have front turn signals.

I want front turn signals!

I like the idea of the bulb in the head-lamp, but, Im using sealed beam haedlights. Does that matter?? Can I just drill them out? What is the purpose of the sealed beam? Isnt there a gas sealed in there? Can you see the blinnker at night with the headlights on?

I also like the idea of the headlight buckets that have the turn signal on top of the bucket, in the pod looking thingy. I thought they were called Guide Headlights, but after a search of both boards, I am thinnking

otherwise. IS there an aftermarket company reproducing a pod that you can bolt on top of a headlight bucket to mimick these types of headlight buckets?

How about other options for 30's vehicles for FRONT turn-signals? What have you guys seen or used that was a good dea?

To the best of my knowledge you can not drill in to a seal beam light to add the turn signal. Even if you could drill the hole, I believe the air in the light would cause the element to burn out. The lights I have seen like this use a separate halogen bulb the style of the new cars and it is self contained.

The headlight buckets you are refering to were an aftermarket product and a lot of vehicles used these when running lights and later turn signals became popular. I see these buckets at swap meets occassionally but I do not recall seeing them reproduced. We had these on the 32 roadster that my brother and I owned. My brother bought them at the Tulsa swap meet. You might try ebay and see if you could locate them or a light you could add on to your present headlight bucket.

I agree with your thoughts as I do not care for a turn signal just sticking out in the open somewhere.

DRD57 · December 13, 2004, 02:28:32 PM

The lights with the "pod" on the top are Guide lights. They were used on many trucks in the late 30's through the 40's. There are several different sizes and shapes of these lights.

No one re-pops them to my knowledge. Swap meet items only. Very popular around here. Decent ones can fetch over $200 a pair.

There are some sealed beam units used on big trucks that have a turn signal in the top edge of the trim ring. Pretty decent looking light. Some street rod shops sell them but they're way cheaper from the truck accessory dealers.

I used very small bullet shaped lights on my 32. I got them from a truck accessory store.

I'll shoot a pic of them this evening and put it up here.

rumrumm · December 13, 2004, 02:35:22 PM

Yogi's sell a street rod headlight with a directional signal built in. If you are going for a stock look, it may not be what you want. But they are a very slick, nicely produced piece. I saw them at the Nationals and wished they had come out a year sooner so I would not have had to design something else for my '32.

www.yogisinc.com

enjenjo · December 13, 2004, 05:02:40 PM

This is a Guide headlight. I have a pair on the shelf. The new ones with the turn light built into the rim are made by Deitz. 39 was when sealed beam headlights first came out, so very few 30's cars had them stock. The guide lights were made from about 1940 to 1970.There were at least two other brands of lights with a similar turn signal light on it, they were all used on trucks

34ford · December 13, 2004, 05:39:41 PM

Here's the product lynn is refering to. Not cheap $190 a pair for the lights only.

http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-/Product_CD=9001C/Category=1677/product.htm

SKR8PN · December 13, 2004, 08:04:51 PM

Hagans also sell a light with the turn signal mounted/hidden inside.....

2rods · December 13, 2004, 08:32:17 PM

Quote from: "34ford"Here's the product lynn is refering to. Not cheap $190 a pair for the lights only.

http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-/Product_CD=9001C/Category=1677/product.htm

I made my own. Got a set of Bosch CB's with the removable bulb. Drilled for a signal light socket. Looks really good, was cheap and works perfectly. The only thing I would do differntly next time is just go with the signal light instead of park and signals. Never use the park as they are too bright and look gay but thought I needed them for legality.

Dirk35 · December 14, 2004, 01:52:34 PM

2rods, got a pic?

2rods · December 14, 2004, 02:19:48 PM

Not at this time sorry.

river1 · December 14, 2004, 03:03:48 PM

make sure you use a high quality blinker fluid. i like the fluid from KALE

if you need instructions there are good ones HERE

later jim

purplepickup · December 14, 2004, 05:57:49 PM

Oh no, not the old synthetic vs dino blinker oil debate again....I couldn't get either one to stay in the reservoir. Then there's always the question of whether the OEM filter is good enough or should you use a Lucas Prince of Darkness supreme filter... :?

2rods, were you talking about something like these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4510570643&category=6755

Do a search on ebay for cab lights or clearance lights.