1950 turn signals

[danger831]

From what I can find the 1950 champion with manual trans and OD did not come with turn signals but that it was an option. Some one has put an after market turn signal hose clamped to the steering column of my car and I would like to get rid of it. My question is in Texas can I just take it off and tell the person inspecting my car that this car did not come with turn signals or do I have to have them and if so were can I get the original setup for my car? Thanks

[Invalid User Name]

I think you would be better off looking for an original 50 setup and installing it in your car. I have them on my Champion and they don't look very complicated. Someone on here has to have a 1950 parts car.

Doug

1950 Champion 9G F1

[JBOYLE]

You should be okay in Texas...especially if you have historic plates.
I never had any problems with my old car there.

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[Bullet]

I added original 1950 Champ turn signals to my '50 years ago (10) and it was very simple. Every thing connected into the factory harness and worked just as easy as pie.

[50Champ]

Mine has them and they look like they were installed at the factory even though they aren't listed on the order sheet with the other options....





1950 Champion 2 Dr. Sedan

[BobGlasscock]

You are absolutely ok in the state of Texas with whatever equipment came on the car from the factory. No signals, one brake light, no safety belts, whatever. The factory did not put signals in the 50 Champion, but many individuals have.

'50 Champion, 1 family owner

[Invalid User Name]

My only question is - Why would someone want to drive around in today's traffic without turn signals? At a safety check you may pass, but if you are involved in an accident and found to be at fault because you didn't signal, you could have a lot of problems. Also, young people driving today probably wouldn't have a clue as to what your arm signals mean. I would fix them so they work, but that's just me.

1950 Champion 9G F1

[danger831]

[Guest]

IF they are the same as 52, I have a switch, it needs to be re-wired but there are only 6 wires IIRC. They do NOT self cancel, But one gets used to that!

It might need a new plastic knob, but SI has them

Jim

[olebullet51]

My 51 Champion didn't come with blinkers and I have been driveing it around for 26 years without them but every time I stick my arm out the window to do a hand signal people start waveing at me.

james d thornton

[ken mccosh]

My "50 Champion came from the factory pre-wired for turn signals, even though it did not come with the signals installed. It is my understanding all 50's came pre-wired from the factory. I purchased an after market switch at a swap meet and installed it in my 50 Champion and it self cancels, and works great. You can tell if your car is pre-wired by removing the rear tail light lense. If its prewired, there will be an extra light socket in the housing for the turn signal bulb.

[50Champ]

They sure look like they were installed at the factory. Is this what the dealer-installed unit looks like? I seriously doubt that the woman who bought my car new installed them herself but I would think that the dealer would install them if asked....





1950 Champion 2 Dr. Sedan

[Roscomacaw]

Dealer or Factory installed - they would look like that. They were an option in 1950. Everyone knew hand signals back then and there were LOTSA cars from the 30s still running around with only one taillight.[:0]

Jim, if you've got sure enough Studebaker turn signals on your 52, they're supposed to self cancel. Same with the 1950 edition. There's supposed to be a little tab that fits to the steering sector shaft that actuates the TS switch to cancel it. Maybe you're missing that piece.[^]

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