Re: turnsignal switch
Posted by HH56 On 2019/3/6 11:29:42
I don't know if there is any one "make" that would be better function wise but there are several on ebay that have slightly different styles and features. Kind of depends on what you like but almost any of the vintage looks would be appropriate. That was the kind of accessory sold by many aftermarket companies of the day so who is to say what is right or wrong. Multitude of options on ebay. There is also a completely modern unit where you might be able to mount the switch in the steering column and hide the electronic works so it could duplicate a factory look.http://turnswitch.com/Turnsignal.htm Do you have a shroud that would accommodate some kind of switch like the factory option?
On that note, I am kind of curious what if anything your car has in the way of preparation for turn signals. Since yours is one of the models that did not have signals as standard but I believe was one where it was a factory option is any of the wiring present but unused or did Packard have completely separate looms and other components for cars with and without signals. I think the park light assys could be OK maybe with dual filament bulbs and be able to be wired but I know there were different tail light assys for cars without since the Packard system thru the 22nd series used a separate bulb for the rear signals. How about the speedo case and face. Are there open holes in the back for turn signal bulbs and the arrow cutouts in the face between 3 & 4 and 7 & 8?
Here is what the 21st series steering column space looks like with the factory switch.
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On that note, I am kind of curious what if anything your car has in the way of preparation for turn signals. Since yours is one of the models that did not have signals as standard but I believe was one where it was a factory option is any of the wiring present but unused or did Packard have completely separate looms and other components for cars with and without signals. I think the park light assys could be OK maybe with dual filament bulbs and be able to be wired but I know there were different tail light assys for cars without since the Packard system thru the 22nd series used a separate bulb for the rear signals. How about the speedo case and face. Are there open holes in the back for turn signal bulbs and the arrow cutouts in the face between 3 & 4 and 7 & 8?
Here is what the 21st series steering column space looks like with the factory switch.
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