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I am just testing the waters here, guys.
I am restoring my grandfather's old '49 CJ3A. I am wanting to add turn signals, but don't want to add front turn signal lights or have to modify existing front parking lights. I have spent months on forums and blogs, reading post after post, reviewing mods and diagrams, etc. I finally got my hands on several different vintage turn signal switches and tore them down to do some research. First off, I am an industrial controls electrician, so I was able to delve into the functionality of the inner components without much trouble. Interestingly enough, I was able to find one model that allows me to do exactly what I wanted. I also found that I can modify other models to do the same thing. I now have switches that allow the front factory single-filament parking lights to function as both parking and turn signal lights. All that is required is running a separate wire to each front light (basically, just running one extra wire), and a separate wire to the brake lead of each taillight. Or just purchasing a wiring harness equipped with turn signal leads. My question here is, would anybody be interested in buying these switches if I started doing the modifications, installing new wire leads, and basically refurbishing the units to sell as a complete kit....including a flasher relay and mounting hardware? I know I would have definitely jumped at the chance to buy one several months ago, when I first started this journey. I was thinking that if there is enough interest, I might set up a little side business putting these kits together and selling them for about $100 to $150, depending on finish (some would be chrome body, when available, others just repainted), and overall condition of units. I have even come across a few NOS switches. A wiring diagram and basic instructions would be included as well. I would be able to offer them in 6 or 12 volt versions. Sorry, these units are not the "self-cancelling" type. So you guys let me know if any of you would be interested, and I might start taking orders. Otherwise, well, guess I'll sell the extras I have on eBay, and forget the whole idea....
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