Re: 1953 Instrument Pod Removal

Posted by HH56 On 2013/2/3 18:07:12

Hard to say on the nut. The stud is 8/32 and the nut used on one I have needs an 11/32 wrench. Don't know if it is an original nut though.

No easy way to remove I know of and doubt you will be able to move it very far out of the dash with the wiring connected -- even though the manual says to. The loom is probably very hard and stiff now compared to new and may even be wrapped around the steering column brace.

If it does move, take care to examine the wiring carefully. Depending on how high a temperature the car might have seen, the old insulation could be so dry and brittle it starts cracking and breaking off in chunks when disturbed.