Wiring Harness Install ('55 Packard (5587) 400)
Posted by Kevin AZ On 2009/9/20 17:26:20
All,
As I've endeavored to restore my '55 400 without my father in law (now deceased), I've had to make many 'compromises' so to speak to try & get this old gal back on the road. One of the very first such compromises was the addition of a new PAINLESS brand wiring harness. The wires underneath the dash in my 400 were in bad repair, so I had a desicion to make. Initially, I wished to keep things original, BUT in speaking with many people and considering the costly nature of 'going fully original', I opted for the new harness. The Painless Company products I've since used have helped me to keep it 'original looking' BUT ready for modern use and demands. Anyway, I've posted some pictures for all to see & hopefully someone else thinking about restoring an old Packard will see that it is possible to get it looking somewhat 'correct' without spending big dollars.
(The grounding wire from wiper motor with blue insulator collar (yuck) will be fixed soon )
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As I've endeavored to restore my '55 400 without my father in law (now deceased), I've had to make many 'compromises' so to speak to try & get this old gal back on the road. One of the very first such compromises was the addition of a new PAINLESS brand wiring harness. The wires underneath the dash in my 400 were in bad repair, so I had a desicion to make. Initially, I wished to keep things original, BUT in speaking with many people and considering the costly nature of 'going fully original', I opted for the new harness. The Painless Company products I've since used have helped me to keep it 'original looking' BUT ready for modern use and demands. Anyway, I've posted some pictures for all to see & hopefully someone else thinking about restoring an old Packard will see that it is possible to get it looking somewhat 'correct' without spending big dollars.
(The grounding wire from wiper motor with blue insulator collar (yuck) will be fixed soon )
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(82.79 KB)
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(108.67 KB)
(87.90 KB)
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