Steering Column Turn Signal

[tundra2050]

I've researched column turn signals for the original 289. Cobra Performance sells a turn signal lever, but it's like $361 and they are sold out. The lever looks very similar to the VW Beetle/Karmann Ghia of the late 1960s but at almost a third of the cost sold at jbugs.com. I was wondering if anyone has tried using the VW one, if it fits the MKIV column?

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[StangRacer]

Nick Acton has one, but the website indicates it is sold out... If you give them a call, they are VERY helpful...

https://www.actoncustom.com/products/p/directional-switch-2

Have you looked at the one from Frank at i.e. 427 garage? I went with Frank's turn signal switch and swapped out the stalk and hazard button for 1965 Mustang components. It gives it a more "period correct" look...

[tundra2050]

Nick Acton has one, but the website indicates it is sold out... If you give them a call, they are VERY helpful...

https://www.actoncustom.com/products/p/directional-switch-2

Have you looked at the one from Frank at i.e. 427 garage? I went with Frank's turn signal switch and swapped out the stalk and hazard button for 1965 Mustang components. It gives it a more "period correct" look...

Thanks! I'll take a look. I wonder if Acton will be getting more in. Do you have a picture of yours?

[michael everson]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/116961294712?_skw=vw+beetle+turn+signal+switch&itmmeta=01KEQ2S5YH6JYJ3E7BZGBSXCCG&hash=item1b3b6fb978:g:BfsAAeSweR5pWASR&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cUFbTDH V%2F72NT9QXkR2WixBdxmSNYuRdTWNqcUKYTn07YX0H96VCcZQ jzh6L4ivue6%2B9yWiFqaQuausW3g3q7nH6oAae1qC0t5eHrcj XjjKVKFiaNKEie94FIvxFJqsQ6WYYbE5RUFMhKjwMbaay8Clg% 2FY1nEl8B3TRuxNjqLlerGhMTFB%2FPACD9gZMVXtuO24Hulyf dPsZ%2BiQ%2FAt5B%2FajEEZMelM92t7hZFr1QTsndyiENg7Lk UvyRx6IH65fSNDoiai18IZmAfvFnVLTYQyd%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6 rh5OL1Zg

[StangRacer]

Thanks! I'll take a look. I wonder if Acton will be getting more in. Do you have a picture of yours?

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Before the final install I plan to black out the inside mechanism of the turn signal that is visible through the cover and better align the stalk so it is at 90*...

If you call Bonni at Acton Customs tomorrow she will be able to give you the status of when they expect to have more available.

[Stangrob]

FYI I found a video of Nick's turn signal - gives some insights on how it needs to be setup:

https://youtu.be/dpHBkuHqWvE?si=6KeEyVlUogR8hMwL

It sure looks like the same VW setup that was referred to earlier in the thread.

Rob

[Kevin-C]

Microflex Labs. Self-canceling turn signals solution. No mechanical connection to the steering shaft.

https://microflexlabs.com (https://microflexlabs.com/)

[Stangrob]

Microflex Labs. Self-canceling turn signals solution. No mechanical connection to the steering shaft.

https://microflexlabs.com (https://microflexlabs.com/)

That's a very slick solution! Cost-wise it's comparable to ie427's setup (assuming you buy Microflexlab's controller, turn signal and column) but you also get a consolidated lighting controller as part of the setup. And if you really want to you can use the FFR toggle switch turn signal instead of the column-mounted switch. I'm definitely going to look into this option!!!

Rob