Signal Switch

[R-Sargent]

Working on a 53 Aero Eagle for another club member and there is just a hole in the column where the signal arm would be with no switch behind it .  Are those available,same as jeep ? or are we stuck with one of those clamp on type ?

[Gordie]

Turn signals were an option in 1953 and many cars were not equipped with them.  Try finding a parts car or advertising in the Bulletin or checking with the Willlys experts to see if kits are available.  They are really nice to have on our cars.

[MarkH]

Here's the part you're looking for but this one has an outrageous price even at 2 Reals per dollar. I bought a new one for about $60 on Mercado a couple years ago.
http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-596180112-interruptor-luz-de-re-cambio-coluna-aero-willys-_JM

I may have a spare used one. PM me if you'd like me to take a look.

[Barnum]

It turns out I may need a switch as well....does anyone repair them ? Also an interesting issue, according to the wiring diagrams, a car that had signals had the brake light circuit run through the signal switch.. Nothing is shown for a car not equipped.  How was that circuit run ?

[R-Sargent]

Not here yet but on the way is an NOS kit i purchased to add directionals to a willys aero . If your question is not already answered by the time i get into installing this i will let you know what i find.

[Barnum]

Thanks ! Where did you find a kit ?

[R-Sargent]

A club member from newyork seen my post and contacted me .

[R-Sargent]

Directional kit arrived, i found it interesting so thought i would post a picture.  Even came with bulbs and directions .

[MarkH]

Could you post a photo of the directions?

Also, what's the date on the newspaper?

I bought a set of NOS '54 headlight rings in a factory box several years ago and they were also wrapped in newsprint. Headline was "Hawaii admitted to the Union"

[R-Sargent]

No date on the newspaper but i scanned the directions for you.

[R-Sargent]

Try this again

[R-Sargent]

ok , looks like one at a time

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