Bill Clay	1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#1
Home away from home Joined: 2013/6/15 12:57 Last Login : 2023/5/9 22:21 From Hammonton, NJ USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 160	Just mulling over the possibility of adding power windows to my 1957 Packard wagon. As it was a rare option and I have never seen one so equipped. Does anybody know what the switches looked like? Are there any switches out there? And at at least a photograph? Perhaps they were the same as used by Packard in the 1955-56 models? Please help me as I am in need of your help. Posted on: 2016/9/13 18:20
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HH56	Re: 1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#2
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/4/20 19:54 Last Login : 4/15 20:17 From Fresno CA Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 18409	All I find are illustrations, no photos. You sometimes have to assume brochure illustrators take a bit of artistic license but from what I see they are not the same as Packard switches. Looking at some of the repro offerings on ebay some of the late 50s GM switches almost look passable. Attach file:   (62.41 KB)   (90.11 KB) Posted on: 2016/9/13 18:43
	Howard

Bill Clay	Re: 1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#3
Home away from home Joined: 2013/6/15 12:57 Last Login : 2023/5/9 22:21 From Hammonton, NJ USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 160	Thanks again Howard! I really hadn't any idea as to what I may be looking for. If the assemblies check out, I'll start a switch search I appreciate all your help! Bill Posted on: 2016/9/13 19:15
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Bill Clay	Re: 1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#4
Home away from home Joined: 2013/6/15 12:57 Last Login : 2023/5/9 22:21 From Hammonton, NJ USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 160	Well I talked to the Studebaker folks in South Bend today. The units they have in their warehouse have checked out. I ordered them and will wait for their arrival to see what's next. Posted on: 2016/9/15 18:37
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HH56	Re: 1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#5
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/4/20 19:54 Last Login : 4/15 20:17 From Fresno CA Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 18409	That is good to hear. Maybe they can dig deeper and find you some proper switches too. Posted on: 2016/9/15 19:00
	Howard

58L8134	Re: 1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#6
Home away from home Joined: 2007/11/18 12:02 Last Login : 4/4 16:09 From Dalton, NY Group: Registered Users Posts: 2542	Hi All the '56-'58 Studebakers and '57-'58 Packards with power windows I've seen over the years used the same door switch units. Check the body parts catalog for the part numbers, you should find they're listed as used by all these. BTW, Hawks only had power windows available for the door windows, but not the quarter windows. Steve Posted on: 2016/9/15 19:10
	.....epigram time..... Proud 1953 Clipper Deluxe owner. Thinking about my next Packard, want a Clipper Deluxe Eight, manual shift with overdrive.

Bill Clay	Re: 1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#7
Home away from home Joined: 2013/6/15 12:57 Last Login : 2023/5/9 22:21 From Hammonton, NJ USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 160	Thanks Howard and Steve! Next step for me is to dig out my manuals and find the S-P part numbers for switches and bezels. This is looking like it may come together, I hope! Posted on: 2016/9/16 7:06
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Bill Clay	Re: 1957 Packard Power Window Switch	#8
Home away from home Joined: 2013/6/15 12:57 Last Login : 2023/5/9 22:21 From Hammonton, NJ USA Group: Registered Users Posts: 160	Still waiting on the Studebaker folks for regulator assemblies. In the mean time I found the manuals and dug out the part numbers for the escutcheons, switches, and bezels. Maybe Lark Works can put together a wire harness? We will see... Posted on: 2016/9/20 7:42
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