Re: Henry's 37 Limousine

Posted by HH56 On 2016/3/19 17:13:10

Did I read wrong on the other car you posted. I think that is a 38 instead of a 37 so there might be some dash differences.

The knobs in your first photo look typically like heater and defroster knobs of the era. Those usually turn -- some are a rheostat and some had discreet speeds. Frequently there is a bulb inside that illuminates the knob when the heater is on. I can't see which heater you have but there is a fan in the heater operated by one knob. Some cars had a defrost option which was a small add on blower attached to top or side of heater operated by another knob. That blew out a vent sticking above the dash in front of driver. A poster with a new 37 just went thru finding a vent for his last week or so. Fog lights also had knobs like those if the car ever had the option.

The different air cleaners was also discussed here or on PAC in the last week or so. One of the knowledgeable posters said there were two types with one having a depression in the base for a particular carb so it would sit down properly.

With the alternator there are some bypasses that were undoubtedly done. Doesn't excuse the condition on the rest of the wiring though. That is very poor workmanship. The amp meter is pegging because the alternator is probably doing twice what the generator was capable of. You might need to shut the ammeter to keep from damaging it.