Re: Random questions about 51-56's, Ultramatics and A/C

Posted by bkazmer On 2018/3/8 10:01:23

The comment on 6V AC out of the box is I believe unfortunately correct. Packard probably sold more prewar AC than anybody but those systems are very hard to find,

Most of an AC system is mechanical, not electrical. So the 6V is really about the fan and the method of compressor engagement if any and ice prevention

As far as power steering, keep in mind that most late fifties cars' power steering systems are very overboosted by modern standards. Chrysler products were particularly known for this. I've had a 56 DeSoto with power steering and a 57 Olds without, and I preferred the steering on the Olds. How much parallel parking do you really do in an old car?