Turn Signal Lever Issue
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Turn Signal Lever Issue
I installed a new smaller diameter steering wheel on my '69. I have the standard steering column. The new steering wheel is shallower and my knuckles hit the turn signal lever. Does anyone make a turn signal lever that will work with the shallower steering wheel, with less angle at the mounting point? Turn the turn signal lever backwards? I tried bending one and it snapped, made out of cast metal.
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I installed a new smaller diameter steering wheel on my '69. I have the standard steering column. The new steering wheel is shallower and my knuckles hit the turn signal lever. Does anyone make a turn signal lever that will work with the shallower steering wheel, with less angle at the mounting point? Turn the turn signal lever backwards? I tried bending one and it snapped, made out of cast metal.
Thanks
Gus
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Gus
To my knowledge there is not any aftermarket turn signal lever you can use. However, you might try heating the lever with a torch and then re-bend it. You'll probably cook off the chrome when you do this but I'm sure if you get it glowing enough it'll bend where you need it.
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Did you try your idea of flipping it over? Just curious if it would work
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Rescue Rogers, Yes, that is exactly what I did! AND, it works great. Plenty of clearance for my fingers and plenty of distance to the dash. Most wouldn't even notice it.
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Good job!!!!
