Re: Randy Berger's 1956 Caribbean

Posted by BH On 2009/9/19 9:44:56

I updated my previous post, this AM, to reflect parts price list info from my personal archives, but I've since gone back to the parts book - namely the reprint made from an edition updated through 1957.

P/N 472129 is also listed in Gr. 31.2938, for rear quarter windows. Though I've not torn that far into any of my V8s, the dual listing for this and the 1955 sedan harness suggests that P/Ns 472126 and 472129 are single harnesses with branches going to each of the window locations. Still, that doesn't explain the listing for 1956 sedans front doors, P/N 6489038, which is not shown in the rear door listing.

Then, the rear quarter window switch shown for hardtops and convertibles is, of course, the same as used for the rear doors and the right front door - P/N 472087. However, only one terminal body is shown; there is no notation for different lengths.

I now wonder if there was some supersession and additional info on the different lengths of terminal bodies - perhaps even applicable to the front door four-switch unit. However, as things began to come unhinged back in 1955-56, the catalog info may have fallen through the cracks. Mind you, I've seen as much with GM info decades ago - worse in recent years.

Clearly, the answer lies elsewhere. In addition to bulletins for service, the factory also published bulletins for parts, but they are seldom seen. Alas, I only have a handful, mostly marketing new products and accessories, but nothing on this matter.