I posted recently about finding a bracket to install a rear right side turn signal as compared to the only left one. I have a 1927 Coupe. A friend told me that I should investigate wireless (magnetic stick on) turn signals. He told me about a company in New York, Egypt, that made/makes them but I cannot seem to find it.
That would be preferable to drilling my fender, so maybe this is a better alternative.
Where does one find something like this for my T?
Any help would be appreciated, one again!
Mike
Wireless Turn Signals?
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DanTreace
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Re: Wireless Turn Signals?
Mike
The Egypt Co. no longer exists, what they made were $$$ brackets, and the wireless signal unit was China.
I have ordered the China part, think on Amazon or maybe eBay or maybe online. The brand to search is called Signal Pod
UPDATE. looked on line and remembered in 2021 bought the Signal Pod from the UK, company is still in business and today exchange rate the cost would be US 30$, here is a link:
https://giftstomorrow.co.uk/product/igg ... ndicators/
Make your own sheet metal bracket to fit the plastic mount. These are make for bikes and the mount for the wireless controller is round, and just happens to nicely fit to the T steering wheel spider, which is great location for the switch!
Here's my install on a '26, get creative on your sheet metal mount for custom installs.
The Egypt Co. no longer exists, what they made were $$$ brackets, and the wireless signal unit was China.
I have ordered the China part, think on Amazon or maybe eBay or maybe online. The brand to search is called Signal Pod
UPDATE. looked on line and remembered in 2021 bought the Signal Pod from the UK, company is still in business and today exchange rate the cost would be US 30$, here is a link:
https://giftstomorrow.co.uk/product/igg ... ndicators/
Make your own sheet metal bracket to fit the plastic mount. These are make for bikes and the mount for the wireless controller is round, and just happens to nicely fit to the T steering wheel spider, which is great location for the switch!
Here's my install on a '26, get creative on your sheet metal mount for custom installs.
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Re: Wireless Turn Signals?
While not wireless, Logo Lites probably makes one of the better kits out there!
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Forgot about Logo Lites. Their line has expanded too, the bracket for Model A Duolites might just fit Model T accessory stop/tail lamp brackets?
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Re: Wireless Turn Signals?
Wireless lights are available on Amazon, eBay and other big sale sites.
Be sure to READ the description! some have turn, tail, AND brake functions and some do NOT. Most have magnetic or screw mounts. Check the strength of the magnets on the magnetic mounts. Steve Jelf lost one of his wired magnetic tail lights. Most are less than $100.
TRAILERS https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wireless+tur ... anker_4_12
ALL: https://www.amazon.com/wireless-turn-si ... rn+signals
Be sure to READ the description! some have turn, tail, AND brake functions and some do NOT. Most have magnetic or screw mounts. Check the strength of the magnets on the magnetic mounts. Steve Jelf lost one of his wired magnetic tail lights. Most are less than $100.
TRAILERS https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wireless+tur ... anker_4_12
ALL: https://www.amazon.com/wireless-turn-si ... rn+signals
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Re: Wireless Turn Signals?
google or amazon for bicycle turn signals.
lots of options.
after ,much research I ended up getting the wired 6v system from Langs', and am every happy with it.
If I had multiple cars I would consider wireless to transfer back and forth.
lots of options.
after ,much research I ended up getting the wired 6v system from Langs', and am every happy with it.
If I had multiple cars I would consider wireless to transfer back and forth.
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Terry is quite right. I drive on country roads a lot, and I found that magnetic lights would not stay put. I ended up with turn signals attached to the car, and that arrangement was fine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH85w4Yqhi4
You can ignore the noise. I had the radio on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH85w4Yqhi4
You can ignore the noise. I had the radio on.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Wireless Turn Signals?
Don’t waste your money. Buy the 6 volt wired ones. They work good and you can see them even in the daytime. I know the ones I had are hanging on a hock in the garage.
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Hello John,
You can make your own with a few parts.
I attached photos of the turn sign kit I made.
Just need an “on-off-on” switch, a 6v relay with built in beeper (audio tone to let you know it’s on), green arrow LED’s, bracket and lights to mount on front and rear.
I sourced the relay and green arrows lights on Amazon, made the bracket and found glass lens turn signal fixtures at flea markets.
The bracket I made bolts on the dash between the steering column and ammeter. Bolts right up no modifications and blends in, no bulky unit strapped to the steering column or wires hanging.
You would have to make a different bracket for your dash but happy to share the rest of the details.
David Woods
Williamston T Works
You can make your own with a few parts.
I attached photos of the turn sign kit I made.
Just need an “on-off-on” switch, a 6v relay with built in beeper (audio tone to let you know it’s on), green arrow LED’s, bracket and lights to mount on front and rear.
I sourced the relay and green arrows lights on Amazon, made the bracket and found glass lens turn signal fixtures at flea markets.
The bracket I made bolts on the dash between the steering column and ammeter. Bolts right up no modifications and blends in, no bulky unit strapped to the steering column or wires hanging.
You would have to make a different bracket for your dash but happy to share the rest of the details.
David Woods
Williamston T Works
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Re: Wireless Turn Signals?
I agree. Just get the kit from one of the vendors and be done with it! Barely a few hours work setting it up. I bought two amber
turn signal lamps actually for a Model A in Snyders for the front bumper of my Fordor. They work great. I believe they even have a turn signal kit for 12V. If your car doesn't have a right rear lamp as mine didn't it wasn't much to add one. I'm glad I did. Now I have lights/brake/turn signals back there for the tailgating idiots to hopefully see! Now to just get them to quit passing on a double-solid-yellow no passing danger area and all will be good.