Re: 1951 Chrome Steering Column?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/12/23 11:37:26

Until the observation by JD that he had a 23rd series Custom 8 with a brown column, I was beginning to think that perhaps chrome columns in the 23rd series Custom 8s was a offset to the modest downgrading of the interior of the Custom 8 from the 22nd series. And the same thinking led me think they might have continued it into the 1951 Patrician which was certainly the most austere of all the postwar senior cars, downright spartan compared to Imperial, Lincoln and Cadillac. In my opinion it wasn't really until 1953 that the Patricians had a competitive interior to their market peers. I think everyone who has examined them would agree that the absolute pinnacle of postwar senior car interior luxury was the 21st series Custom Super Clipper, and the 22nd series Custom 8.

From a quick look, the 48-54 parts book doesn't seem to have any clues.