1964 thunderbird blinkers

[jeannie]

I just bought a 64 thunderbird and the turnsignals do not work. I heard that there is suppose to be some kind of box in the trunk for the turn signals. I have looked and don't see a box. Can someone tell me just where I should look. Also if the problem isn't the box what else should I check.

 

[mcjsrj]

jeannie from JU?

 

[66 Boid]

Greetings,
The "box in the trunk "that you are talking about is for the sequential turn signals.
Not sure if the 1964 model had them. If they did, then I would look for what looks like a taped up UPS package in the back of the trunk. (Right in front of the tire, looking forward) But before that, check your fuses. If the fuses look ok, then I would check that "package" you have in your trunk for a bad connection or loose wires, etc....(if you have sequential turn signals)

 

[Dutch]

The 64 did NOT have sequential turn signals. They were not approved by the Feds in time for 64 production. A shame since this is one of the coolest features of the car and a real head turner -- both then and now.

 

[66 Boid]

Agreed!
I certainly see heads turn with my '66 Hardtop! ;-)

 

[66 Boid]

Was sequential turn signals an option or did they come standard for the 1965 model?

 

[Joe Vandatta]

Yes, they were standard.

 

[65tbirdconv]

Can they be added to a 64?