Re: Help with purchase selection

Posted by HH56 On 2016/4/8 16:46:09

Congratulations on finding a car you like and yes, that non illuminated switch knob decision was not one of Packards better ideas. Bob Neal covers it in his book.

The light kit was a chrome bar which attached just above the knobs and illuminated downward. Could be wrong but I believe the chrome housing covered a light transmitting plastic bar with a bulb at one end. Lucite comes to mind as the name of the plastic which would transmit light and was part of many science experiment or projects popular with kids at the time. If you have Bob Neals book on 48-50 Packards, a photo of one of the kits installed is on page 33. Its a black and white photo and a bit small so maybe someone here could post a more detailed photo.

I would think with the number of parts cars around that one should be able to be found. If no one here has something David Moe at Seattle Packards might be a source. I don't think Gerry at Packards Southwest deals much in those years but he has some items from that era so maybe worth an inquiry.