Re: Wagon engines '57-'58

Posted by HH56 On 2010/10/2 20:21:45

Again, one of the many anomalies we have found in various models where what is supposed to be there doesn't match what actually is for whatever reason. At any rate, they are there and if it is factory, would be an interesting find. What I would also find interesting is how it was done if there is any way you could see. Too bad the owner can't answer some questions.

The only cluster case shown or mentioned in Stude lit will not accept the two bottom gauges as is. Did they cut the openings in the Stude case or adapt the Packard and if so, how. Stude has 3 mounting locations, 1 on each side, 1 on bottom and Packard has one at each corner. Did they add some tabs to Packard or relocate some screws on the flimsy dash. Otherwise, they appear to be similar in size and shape. Without being able to compare them, can't tell if any other differences.

The wiring loom would also be interesting as they would either have to use a Hawk loom for the additional instruments or the original would have to be modified in some way. That would be a clue as to whether the factory did it.