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Replacing all the goodies associated with the turn signals, switch, and the mechanism inside the steering column. All went together fine, but I also ordered a "1960-61 turn signal canceller" with all the other goodies from Classic Parts. I'm guessing my truck didnt originally have one? I can't figure out where this thing goes, and have spent over an hour searching thru the assembly manual with no luck. Anybody got any ideas? TIA.

You need a housing to put the switch in. It won't mount in a non-turn signal housing.

Thanks for the reply, however the truck has the factory turn signal in the column, not the strap on. I pulled the wheel, and it was obvious as to where all the replacement parts went. Except for the "canceller" which is a white plastic deal with what I'd describe as a cam notched into it. Only place I can see where it might mount is on the back side of the steering wheel itself. But there is already a metal piece with a couple of tangs that are set at the 1 and five O'clock positions that would prevent mounting it there.

Check the bottem end of your steering column near the firewall , it may go there .
Just tossin out a Idea.

You probably have a missmatch of parts. The turn signals on the trucks in that era changed almost from year to year. The plastic piece goes on the bottom of the wheel. Is there screws holding the metal part on? You might be able to remove it & put on the plastic part.

I also was missing this part and my mechanism was in a bad state. It seemed the only place to put it was on the bottom of the steering wheel. If I remember correctly it attaches with 3x screws. The protruding part fits in a groove in the signal mechanism thereby pushing the mechanism and it "rolls over" under the spring pressure. It works very well now.

Well, here's the weekend update....I R&Red the main underdash wire harness, after installing the turn signal goodies(minus the canceller).
The plastic canceller mounts just fine to the rear of the wheel, but it does not seat over the shaft. I figured I'll just have to live without the canceller for the time being. Then, the next problem reared it's ugly head. The new cam mechanism also appears to be incorrect, although it appears identical to the old one I took out. After assembling into the top of the column there doesnt seem to be a way to keep the coiled end of the switch cable attached to the little arm that the cam moves back and forth to tug on the switch slide. When you pull on the lever, the little actuator arm will..1) pop out of the back side of the cam, causing some slack that..2) allows the coiled end of cable to slip off. I've taken this apart, and reassembled it about twenty times, and I'm not getting any closer. Using needle nose pliers, and slightly adjusting the actuator arm, yields no success, and only makes matters worse by changing the geometry of the whole deal so that the switch lever no longer lines up with the cam, and cannot be screwed back in thru the side of the column. At wits end, I guess I'll be living without turn signals as well.

If all else fails get yourself a aftermarket unit mounted to the steering shaft. They are available from classicparts. I have one just in case, as the original is a bit full of nonsense. In the end it is also important for you to be able to start driving the truck!