Re: 1955 Hardtop stoplight problems
Posted by HH56 On 2017/6/19 15:15:51
I can't help on the registration question other than to say in the US, requirements vary by individual states. Typically you would need some prior registration paperwork signed off by the previous owner indicating he relinquished his ownership, usually something indicating an amount paid for tax purposes, and if the registration was not current the car may need the paperwork and Vehicle Number verified by either the motor vehicle dept or by a private inspector licensed by the state. Some states are relatively lax on old cars and others treat them just like new vehicles. Perhaps some of your countrymen can tell you what is required in the UK.
To get to the turn signal switch you will need to remove the steering wheel. The center emblem is held by a rubber O ring which is compressed into a groove. There is also a sponge rubber anti vibration piece under the emblem between the nut and the back of the emblem. Usually the emblem will just pry out but be aware that a very bad thing is frequently the rubber has deteriorated to a point it acts like sticky glue. If that has happened, trying to pry the emblem out with anything hard such as a screwdriver will most likely break a chip or a large chunk off the clear plastic edge of the emblem. All I can suggest is if it appears to be sticking be extremely gentle in trying to get it off. Perhaps others have more sage advice.
Once the emblem is off the nut is visible. It takes a US size 1 1/4 inch socket to unscrew. A 32mm socket might work. When the nut is off you will see two small threaded holes on either side. Those are for a steering wheel puller which you will most likely need to use and they take a US size 5/16-24 threaded bolt. I don't know if any metric size bolt could be made to work in those holes.
Once the wheel is off the turn signal switch will be visible.
Here are a couple of photos illustrating the holes for the wheel puller and a typical puller that can usually be rented. You can also make something by drilling some holes in a piece of fairly heavy flat stock and with a few bolts fabricating a suitable replacement. Whatever you use take care not to damage the threads on the end of the steering shaft.
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To get to the turn signal switch you will need to remove the steering wheel. The center emblem is held by a rubber O ring which is compressed into a groove. There is also a sponge rubber anti vibration piece under the emblem between the nut and the back of the emblem. Usually the emblem will just pry out but be aware that a very bad thing is frequently the rubber has deteriorated to a point it acts like sticky glue. If that has happened, trying to pry the emblem out with anything hard such as a screwdriver will most likely break a chip or a large chunk off the clear plastic edge of the emblem. All I can suggest is if it appears to be sticking be extremely gentle in trying to get it off. Perhaps others have more sage advice.
Once the emblem is off the nut is visible. It takes a US size 1 1/4 inch socket to unscrew. A 32mm socket might work. When the nut is off you will see two small threaded holes on either side. Those are for a steering wheel puller which you will most likely need to use and they take a US size 5/16-24 threaded bolt. I don't know if any metric size bolt could be made to work in those holes.
Once the wheel is off the turn signal switch will be visible.
Here are a couple of photos illustrating the holes for the wheel puller and a typical puller that can usually be rented. You can also make something by drilling some holes in a piece of fairly heavy flat stock and with a few bolts fabricating a suitable replacement. Whatever you use take care not to damage the threads on the end of the steering shaft.
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