1939 Studebaker coupe express - Page 78 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Alec300SD · #1 06-09-2017, 01:31 PM

Glad I could help.

They should be plug and play.
The lights are designed for Harley Davidson motorcyles and they use 12 volts.

t walgamuth · #2 06-09-2017, 02:49 PM

The teardrop shape matches the taillights. Will I need a special flasher unit for them?

barry12345 · #3 06-09-2017, 04:56 PM

Yes and no. The rate of flashing is determined by the total resistance the flasher sees. You can mimic the load or buy a flasher that the rate of flashing is not determined by the load.

There is also a chance those lights have already incorporated an internal load in production. So the older flashers see them as normal light bulbs.

You will know instantly when you hook them up. In your lifetime you have seen the rapid flashing rate when one turn signal bulb is burnt out or has circuit problems. A couple of light bulbs painted black can duplicate the load by wiring each across the two circuits. Can be hidden almost anywhere. I did not price or ever buy what I describe as a no load dependant flasher. They do exist and may be very common today.

Dan Stokes · #4 06-09-2017, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by barry12345

Yes and no. The rate of flashing is determined by the total resistance the flasher sees. You can mimic the load or buy a flasher that the rate of flashing is not determined by the load.

There is also a chance those lights have already incorporated an internal load in production. So the older flashers see them as normal light bulbs.

You will know instantly when you hook them up. In your lifetime you have seen the rapid flashing rate when one turn signal bulb is burnt out or has circuit problems. A couple of light bulbs painted black can duplicate the load by wiring each across the two circuits. Can be hidden almost anywhere. I did not price or ever buy what I describe as a no load dependant flasher. They do exist and may be very common today.

That's what I use when towing the car trailer. Otherwise the added load of the trailer lights will mess up the flash rate. So any auto parts store ought to have the non-load dependent flasher can - I think I got the one in Truck at NAPA.

Dan

t walgamuth · #5 06-09-2017, 09:56 PM

Thanks guys!

t walgamuth · #6 06-14-2017, 08:15 PM

I ordered the front turn signals designed for Harleys. Teardrops like the tail lights and led lenses. They came today. The weight of them is impressive! I can't wait to get them on!

southofantarctica · #7 06-15-2017, 08:37 PM

Sounds like it's all coming together, keep up the good work!

barry12345 · #8 06-17-2017, 10:27 AM

The price of good chrome work is atrocious today. Your looks great to me. I am starting to be a believer in a thin coat of wax on new chrome.

Even when washing chrome. I try to use soft very clean rags. I suspect it microscopically scratches if there is abrasive dirt in the rag or whatever. This slowly diffuses the reflection.

t walgamuth · #9 06-17-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by barry12345

The price of good chrome work is atrocious today. Your looks great to me. I am starting to be a believer in a thin coat of wax on new chrome.

Even when washing chrome. I try to use soft very clean rags. I suspect it microscopically scratches if there is abrasive dirt in the rag or whatever. This slowly diffuses the reflection.

Sounds like good advice!

barry12345 · #10 06-18-2017, 06:09 PM

Actually some platers wax it after inspection. There must be some information out there on this.

t walgamuth · #11 06-20-2017, 07:06 PM

Drove it today and rolled over 158 miles and decided to get fuel. It took 14.2 gal.

t walgamuth · #12 06-24-2017, 05:14 PM

Today I washed and waxed it. Then I removed both front wheels and determined that when I turn sharply the tires are hitting the inner fender behind the front wheels. So I put another 1/4" spacer (making 1.25" all together) and tested. Now it seems to be hitting the outer fender. So I guess I'll need to either put stops on the steering or fit the smaller 205/65R15 tires back on in place of the 205/75s currently mounted.

I also discovered why the rear end has been clanging lately.....when we lowered the back end we have put the shocks in a bind so there is a clanging going on.

I just ordered a 2" lowering kit. I'll mount it so that the shock mount on the bottom is lowered at least 2". I also have 1" lowering blocks so I potentially can lower it 3" total.

t walgamuth · #13 06-25-2017, 05:14 PM

Today horsed around with the lr shock mount. What a collossal waste of time! I removed it all and put a one inch block in to lower the lower shock mount and reassembled it all with the shock hanging loose on the bottom. When I get the 2" kit I'll take it to my Indie's so they can complete it all. Dang gas filled shocks make it all tough to work with.

t walgamuth · #14 09-15-2017, 10:03 PM

Today I stopped in Cambridge city and picked up my bumper, bumper guards and tailgate chains from CMF plating. Georgeous! A bit pricey but worth every penny!

Dan Stokes · #15 09-16-2017, 10:48 AM

Excellent! Of course, we're missing pics......

Dan