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I only had one headlight working so I pulled it to check the beam and could not believe how much raw wire was exposed due to rotted fabric wire covering. I would normally just replace wire by wire but the socket is so bad I'll try to purchase a new pigtail for both sides. I also figured out there is only one wire to the parking light, which does work. So how does the turn signal work? It does have it installed on the column, complete with a flasher under the dash with power going out! To where? Only the single pole parking lights on front and only one tail light in rear. I'm hoping I can also find a double wire/contact pigtail for the parking light. I'll be tracing the flasher wires today. Any insight on this will be greatly appreciated.

Since there were no signal lights installed from the factory there's no telling where your power wire on your signal lights goes to, as this was added after the fact. If you're going to install a double-filament socket/bulb in the parking lights, then just remove the old wiring and re-do it.

I believe that the 1941s did NOT come with turn signals, so they would have been added somewhere down the line. Look at a wiring diagram for some GM product that came with them in the 1950s to get an idea of how yours need to be wired.

Best wishes,

Les

there's an excellent article on wiring up the add on signals in the tech tips, should get you blinking in no time

Bill

I just finished this on my truck. You could disconnect the parking lights and use the lamp for turn signals or you need to install an 1157 socket and use an 1154 6v lamp. This is much brighter than oem. I did the same on my tail lights.I have pictures in photo bucket.