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Posted by: CG-914 Nov 27 2015, 04:29 AM

A while Back I got this NOS front european turn signal leans kit.

Now I want to do it properly, and convert the bulbs from one to two.

I saw this Kit on AA (and I like to avoid AA as much as possible) and I wonder, if it is any good? Also it is out of stock…

Are there better options?

Posted by: HaraldD Nov 27 2015, 04:35 AM

Hello,

you can get something here:

http://914er-shop.de/de/elektrik/umruestung-us-blinker


Harald

Posted by: sfrenck Nov 27 2015, 07:10 AM

Camp914.com has the kit .for $30

Posted by: JmuRiz Nov 27 2015, 07:37 AM

You can post a WTB ad, I'm sure some people (me included) have sets of that light kit they aren't going to use. We buy parts and change our minds as our project changes direction over the years.

Posted by: Geezer914 Nov 27 2015, 07:49 AM

Easy to make your own.

Posted by: RobW Nov 27 2015, 08:11 AM

Spoke's LEDs is a good option too....

Posted by: CG-914 Nov 27 2015, 09:04 AM

Thanks for all the links and suggestions. I will be doing it at Christmas...

Posted by: 76-914 Nov 27 2015, 09:28 AM

another link http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=163910&hl=

Posted by: SKL1 Nov 27 2015, 09:40 AM

If Spoke makes them again that is the best. The kit like Camp and AA sells is marginal. I have a set I didn't use and would give it away free for shipping and that would be next to nothing...

Posted by: Garland Nov 27 2015, 10:08 AM

Id like to take you up on that kit. Pm sent.

Posted by: Martin Baker Nov 27 2015, 10:26 AM

Here are the ones I have done.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=210720&hl=


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Posted by: porschetub Nov 27 2015, 11:24 AM

Correct these kits are disappointing,a poor fit into the stock housings,joins in the wiring that make them hard to run, I also found them not very bright and changed to larger lamps which was an improvement.
Had I known I would have bought the metal housing ones on German ebay,they appear to be more like the originals .

Posted by: CG-914 Dec 29 2015, 10:04 AM

So after you all gave me such great advise, I just decided to make it myself...

Here are some Pictures:

Posted by: Hank914 Dec 29 2015, 12:17 PM

I like your DIY ingenuity but what is that little metal thingy with the pointed ends? Have not seen them since the '70s... Maybe came in the tool kit?

Is your bulb as bright as the Spoke LED solution?

I need to do what you are doing. Thanks for the thread!

Posted by: michael7810 Dec 29 2015, 12:54 PM

Wonder how much of a difference it would make if you wrapped the new sheet metal with foil?

Posted by: rgalla9146 Dec 29 2015, 12:56 PM

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 29 2015, 03:31 PM

Model shops sell 'real' chrome paint for more shine

Posted by: CG-914 Dec 30 2015, 08:41 AM

It is a compass. I got it out of my dads architecture stuff, I'm sure he has it till the 70s...

They are pretty bright right know, it is galvanised sheet matel so it reflects the light pretty good.

Posted by: Spoke Dec 30 2015, 08:59 AM

I should have more front boards in Feb. We're making rear boards now. The board shown below turns off the running light when the turnsignal is active to provide more contrast so others will see the turnsignal better.





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Posted by: SKL1 Dec 30 2015, 09:07 AM

Spoke's boards are the easiest and best way to go. I've got both styles on my 914's. The euro style works great without that cheap plastic divider that's in the various kits.

Just need his rear boards for my '73- didn't order them in time on his last run.