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post Nov 27 2015, 04:29 AM
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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… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Are there better options?

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post Nov 27 2015, 04:35 AM
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Hello,

you can get something here:

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


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post Nov 27 2015, 07:10 AM
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Camp914.com has the kit .for $30
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post Nov 27 2015, 07:37 AM
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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.
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post Nov 27 2015, 07:49 AM
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post Nov 27 2015, 08:11 AM
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Spoke's LEDs is a good option too....
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post Nov 27 2015, 09:04 AM
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Thanks for all the links and suggestions. I will be doing it at Christmas...
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post Nov 27 2015, 09:28 AM
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another link http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=163910&hl=
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post Nov 27 2015, 09:40 AM
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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...
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post Nov 27 2015, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE(SKL1 @ Nov 27 2015, 10:40 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...


Id like to take you up on that kit. Pm sent.
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post Nov 27 2015, 10:26 AM
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Here are the ones I have done.

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


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post Nov 27 2015, 11:24 AM
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QUOTE(SKL1 @ Nov 28 2015, 04:40 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...


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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) .
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post Dec 29 2015, 10:04 AM
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So after you all gave me such great advise, I just decided to make it myself...

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post Dec 29 2015, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(CG-914 @ Dec 29 2015, 08:04 AM) *

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

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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!
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post Dec 29 2015, 12:54 PM
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Wonder how much of a difference it would make if you wrapped the new sheet metal with foil?
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post Dec 29 2015, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE(Hank914 @ Dec 29 2015, 01:17 PM) *

QUOTE(CG-914 @ Dec 29 2015, 08:04 AM) *

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

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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!

A compass ?
Not included in a tool kit
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post Dec 29 2015, 03:31 PM
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Model shops sell 'real' chrome paint for more shine
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post Dec 30 2015, 08:41 AM
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QUOTE(Hank914 @ Dec 29 2015, 01:17 PM) *

QUOTE(CG-914 @ Dec 29 2015, 08:04 AM) *

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

Here are some Pictures:




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!


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.
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post Dec 30 2015, 08:59 AM
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QUOTE(SKL1 @ Nov 27 2015, 10:40 AM) *

If Spoke makes them again that is the best.


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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post Dec 30 2015, 09:07 AM
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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.
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