Late "A" wedge style front turn signals?

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David Jones · #1 Post by **David Jones** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:42 pm

Does anyone make repros of these? Searched the usual suspects and no can find.

Adam Wright · #2 Post by **Adam Wright** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:19 pm

I have seen repros, probably even have a few on the shelf, these are the late ones with the screw on B lenses. We were discussing a pair of these recently that had no markings and looked like a cruder casting than normal. So yes, there have been repro's but whether or not they are selling now, I don't know.

C J Murray · #3 Post by **C J Murray** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:32 pm

Hi Adam, There are cars with no wedge(before '57?), there are cars with a separate wedge under the light('57-"58?), and there are ones used only in '59 that have B screw on lenses and a single piece chrome base that holds 1 bulb, not 2 like a B/C. Do you have any wedges that the early light bolts to('57?) and what does one pay for one?

Walt Nolte · #4 Post by **Walt Nolte** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:26 pm

I bought a pair of reproductions wedges from Sierra Madre for a 59 A Coupe (COA October 1958) in 2008. Part number NLA63100700, $84 for two. I do not know if SM still has these for sale. I had to work these into reproduction horn grils and massage the lenses, bezels and moldings extensively (usual trial and error for many reproduction parts), but they look OK. Not perfect, but way better than the rusted, pitted and split originals. PM me and I will email pictures.

Walt Nolte

59 A Coupe

David Jones · #5 Post by **David Jones** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 4:27 pm

I searched and found the article on front turn signals which was very educational. It seem that there was a very short run of the wedge turn signals for the 59 model year and depending on Vin # to determine the change does not seem the most reliable method. I have a cab built Sept 1st 58 that has the wedge with no SWF insignia and a coupe built in late December that has the same wedge. I found in my stash of parts a wedge that has the slots for the bayonet fitting lens marked SWF 26665. NO K in the number. I am still looking for either an original pair or a good repo if anyone has them but I do have a price to rechrome my originals. Any more insight on what when the change occured will help in my decision. Repo's of either are welcome as it seems either could be correct.
Picture is attached of both.

Charlie White · #6 Post by **Charlie White** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 4:53 pm

From the 356-A Parts Book. Of course there will be exceptions!

356-A Front Blinker Lights.

Early 356-A Parts Book, PD 70, pg 510:
356.62.216 - Blinker light complete, white, up to Coupe (100 000), Convertible (61 700), Speedster (83 200).

644.631.401.00 - Blinker light, clear glass, with dowel base with plug connection, from Coupe (100 001 to 104 089), Convertible (61 701 to 61 892), Hardtop (150 001 to 150 639), Speedster (83 201 to 84 922).

644.631.401.01 Blinker light clear glass, with dowel base and one-turn cap with plug connection, from Coupe (104 090), Cabriolet (150 640) Conv. D (85 503).

CW

David Baugh · #7 Post by **David Baugh** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:52 pm

For what it's worth, '58 coupe #102592 has the wedges on the right side of the lower photo.

Dave

Adam Wright · #8 Post by **Adam Wright** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:44 pm

Don't worry Cliff, we got wedge stuff for days and days.

David Jones · #9 Post by **David Jones** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:09 pm

Adam;
I sent a PM about buying some wedge bases. Maybe it got lost in the Spam mail or maybe the website problems stole it. Anyway I need a pair if you are selling. Please PM me at; Dave.jones@bgwifi.com.
Thanks

C J Murray · #10 Post by **C J Murray** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:50 pm

The pm system is hacked, not working.

Steve Myers · #11 Post by **Steve Myers** » Tue May 22, 2018 10:44 am

Are any of these still available? New or used, I need a set to complete a restoration. Car did not have them on it so I have nothing.

Brad Ripley · #12 Post by **Brad Ripley** » Tue May 22, 2018 12:24 pm

We used to make the so-called Wedgies but no longer. However, you may find useful the later more complete light with the single filament bulb and twist-on lens -- see David Jones photo above; those are marked SWF2665.

The Wedgie was an interim attempt to bring the beehive light forward at 90 degrees; the earlier beehive was screwed to the wedgie but rim was wider and lens was taller.

Jules Dielen · #13 Post by **Jules Dielen** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:37 pm

i have a few if you are looking, Steve. do you need the twist on lens base or the late '57-'58 with the old style lens held in place by the bezel.

Jim Liberty · #14 Post by **Jim Liberty** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:52 pm

I have a pair in nice condition. Unmarked, single bulb, with a parking light bulb socket above. $100 + shipping. .................Jim.

Drew Saunders · #15 Post by **Drew Saunders** » Wed May 23, 2018 4:08 am

Hi Steve

I have some spares, most will need restoring.

Regards
Drew

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