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Title: Turn signals housing
Post by: joereich on May 22, 2016, 10:36:40 AM

Hello GS people
I am looking for one good front turn signal assembly but would take two.
Please let me know

Thanks
Joe

Title: Re: Turn signals housing
Post by: wheelz on May 23, 2016, 06:36:55 AM

Hey Joe. . .  I have a few usable housings. Some have crusty-rust but no holes. Maybe a messed up socket. Oneor both studs busted off, easy repair with round head bolts...
Summary: with some elbo grease, they are definitely usable.
 
Wheelz, Tampa Bay

Title: Re: Turn signals housing
Post by: joereich on May 23, 2016, 10:56:47 AM

Thanks for the info I am looking for one a little better, the one I have the socket is giving me some grief


Joe

Title: Socket's can be replaced. (Re: Turn signals housing)
Post by: elagache on May 23, 2016, 11:23:08 AM

Dear Joe and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Quote from: joereich on May 23, 2016, 10:56:47 AM

Thanks for the info I am looking for one a little better, the one I have the socket is giving me some grief

If you have a housing that is in good condition, you can replace the electrical components with modern parts you can get at any auto parts store.  The instructions on how to do that are on this forum:

http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=1090.msg5989#msg5989 (http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=1090.msg5989#msg5989)

Would this solve your problem?

Cheers, Edouard

Title: Re: Turn signals housing
Post by: joereich on May 23, 2016, 12:57:44 PM

Thanks, I would like to get a set but may have to rebuild mine.

Joe

Title: If the housings are in good shape - rebuilding is a snap! (Re: Turn signals)
Post by: elagache on May 23, 2016, 09:44:40 PM

Dear Joe and mid-60s Buick electricians,

Quote from: joereich on May 23, 2016, 12:57:44 PM

Thanks, I would like to get a set but may have to rebuild mine.

What is the condition of your housings?  If the housings are in good shape, as noted in the article, sandblasting them will bring out the clean metal.  If you don't have a sandblaster or beadblaster, you might be able to find someone who could do this for you.

The remaining part of the work is really very easy.  If you scroll down that thread, there is even a NAPA part number for the replacement contacts.  It will take an hour or so, but it isn't a royal pain like restoring so many other components turn out to be.

Cheers, Edouard

Title: Re: Turn signals housing
Post by: joereich on May 24, 2016, 05:47:47 AM

Thanks for the advice and the instructions,


Joe

Title: Re: Turn signals housing
Post by: Les M. on May 28, 2016, 02:42:49 PM

Joe, I think I have a good set. If you haven't found any I will go look and send pictures. If you are interested, PM me. Thank you, Les

Title: Re: Turn signals housing
Post by: joereich on May 29, 2016, 04:49:25 AM

Please contact me on these

Joe

Title: Re: Turn signals housing
Post by: Les M. on May 29, 2016, 11:19:10 AM

Joe, I sent you a PM. Will you let me know if you got it? Thank you, Les