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So the MogRod's slowly moving along, and I'm using this project downtime to start looking into various components for when the car (eventually) starts coming together.
One thing that's come up on the list is a small item, but something of a 'which way to go' issue. A number of the aftermarket steering column setups I can choose from have an on-column turn signal lever which is self-cancelling.
Now, the final goal with the project is to both have the car as convenient as possible (I'd like it to be good enough to be a daily driver), but also to maintain as much of the classic appearance as possible. This leaves me at an odd impass on things such as the signals. I absolutely hate on our '68 Ford Bronco how we can't get the on-column lever to self-cancel, but what with California traffic being like it is, I question the safety of not being able to quickly adjust my signal with my non-shifter hand.
I'd like to lean towards a on-dash setup, but wonder what other Morgan owners have to say about such a swap, and what your general experience has been with the 'classic' setup?
Also, on a slightly related note, what's a good price range to expect to see for the small 'bullet' style front fender signal indicators? I've seen it all over the board both in dollars and pounds.
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Interesting project!!
If you have the chance to choose...from my experience with other vintage vehicles than Morgans I would avoid a dash mounted switch if driving a lot in heavy traffic. Safety reasons and also the chance to avoid any unwanted dents is my main reason. Even if the dash mounted switches often looks very nice...it is possible to find (or fabricate) some quite esthetic turn signal stalks to.
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Boy you have taken on a lot of work there.
Good luck
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Boy you have taken on a lot of work there.
Good luck Did you take a look at the photos in the Link there, John. I take my hat (Morgan Cap) off to you flaagan, to take on such a base up rebuild.  http://mogrod.com/
Last edited by Frank 4x4; 09/03/12 11:41 AM.
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Frank,
I did hence the comment
John
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I like the turn signal switch on the dash - were it always was. In my LHD car I can flip it with one finger without taking the hand from the steering wheel (a big Brooklands Bluemel). I also have rerouted the dip switch from the footwell to the dash.
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I like the turn signal switch on the dash - were it always was. In my LHD car I can flip it with one finger without taking the hand from the steering wheel (a big Brooklands Bluemel). I also have rerouted the dip switch from the footwell to the dash. Moving the dip switch is something I was planning on doing, mainly for conveneince, since it's a bit awkward trying to hit it when you're 6'4" in a car the size of the Morgan. 
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