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Date: 7-12-08 02:26
From: MikeinNC in Raleigh NC

Subject: Euro Turn Signals, How I Did It

When my friend Jeffrey came over from the Netherlands for the Vintage, he brought me a pair of euro flat style turn signal assemblies. Since they only have single element bulbs in them, they need to be modified to accept two element bulbs. Since this comes up from time to time I thought I would show how I did it today, using some $4 bulb holders from Advanced Auto Remove the single element electrical connection which pops right off, remove the reflector and enlarge the hole with a Dremel tool, do the same with the original hole that held the bulb, large enough for the new socket to fit in, drill a couple of holes to hold it all together with some small machine screws (using the retainer plate provided with the sockets) and voila, it can now be put on a US spec car. A couple of hours is all it took for both sides
HTH

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Date: 7-12-08 05:49
From: bluedevils

Subject: Re: Euro Turn Signals, How I Did It

Mike, I did the same thing about six moons ago, here is a picture. I used exactly the same cheap Chinese parts, but also added marine moisture sealer on the back of the sockets.

Note: I did not use any screws, but press fit the socket into the original holes after some Dremel machining. So, my bulbs sit slightly forward than yours.

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Date: 7-12-08 06:19 From: wegweiser Subject: Re: Euro Turn Signals, How I Did It
I knew you were a handsome devil....now I know you're a CRAFTY one, too! Nicely done. 'Can't believe you haven't gone for the Euro headlight bkt / city light set-up yet, though! :-) Cheers! Paul Wegweiser

Date: 7-12-08 11:59 From: 328iphone Subject: Re: Euro Turn Signals, How I Did It
Where would I find some signals like this for my '76?

Date: 7-13-08 07:11
From: SamAdams in Mountain City TN

Subject: Re: Euro Turn Signals, How I Did It

328iphone wrote:

Where would I find some signals like this for my '76?

Try ebay or for the best price on new ones email Blunt at unkorama@gmail.com . He is great to deal with.
HTH
Sam Adams
75 Chamonix
72 Inka Touring
89 325iX
03 MINI Cooper

Date: 7-13-08 10:02 From: Artistic in Surrey, B.C Subject: Re: Euro Turn Signals, How I Did It
Blunt is your best bet. I ordered my set through him. -Andrew Poon _________________ '72 2002 '76 2002

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