Re: 56 Caribbean Convertible Rejuvenation

Posted by Leeedy On 2021/10/18 10:37:13
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CarFreak wrote:
So far the only thing that we do not have is the hood latch. They are going to look for it among the decease's stash of parts.

My biggest concerns are the brake lights and the suspension. I want to say the wiring to the brake lights was repaired and I dont know if they were ever checked. I will check the bulbs to see if both are blown, but I would need help to determine what to look for to get that issue resolved. And since the brake lights dont work I am making a big assumption that could play into the suspension not working? I did check the fuse block and the only fuse that didnt seem to work was the very small one, which I think is for the heaters?

The turn signals is another issue, but that could be an issue with the brake lights as well? or could be the flasher, which I am going to pick up another one when I am at the parts store.

The individual that was working on it was getting help from people on this forum so some may know the status of this car better than I.


With the brake lights not working and suspension not working automatically, rather than deep analysis, the very first thing I would look for is a bad stoplight switch. They often go bad merely from sitting unused. Install a known good one and see what happens.

The dash lights not working on a car that has been sitting unused for a long period usually just means the rheostat on the headlight switch has built up a later of oxidation on the coils. Pull the switch to ON position and rotate the knob back and forth a few times gently. Watch for the instrument panel lights to flicker on when the rheostat cleans up and good contact is made.

Turn signals inoperable can be a couple of causes. You didn't say if they illuminate at all or just refuse to flicker. But before getting into deep analysis, work your turn signal lever back & forth gently a few times with the vehicle running and then see what happens. Could just be dirty contacts again from sitting or disconnected wires.

Heaters? There should only be one heater on a 1956 Caribbean convertible.

The hood latch missing? The photo on the trailer shows the hood latch installed in the proper place on the radiator splasher (the silver colored thingie). Perhaps you mean the hood latch striker is missing?

By the way, what number is this one?

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