Re: Dash lights

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2011/6/2 13:58:14

Randy,
That message gives me hope. I plan to remove the dash and gages because the woodgraining is gone and some gages do not work. Also I plan to replace the radio with one that works as long as I am in the area. I am not sure how hard that is with the seat in place. I will consider the suggestions to remove the seat. I am 71 years old and cannot move like I once did.
As I did on my 34 Nash I plan to label each wire as I disconnect it and try to pull the entire harness out without cutting it. Then I will compare it to the new one and see what may be different. Differences should be corrected before sticking the loom though the firewall. My car has been "repaired" in some places but the new wiring is typically a modern plastic insulation rather than the original cloth type. The differences due to the new wires will be ignored.
Also I am installing some accessories while I am doing the wiring. These are the fog lights, the backup light, and the underhood light. The factory loom apparently did not include the wires for the accessories so additional wires need to be added. I can buy the original type wire from Restoration Supply here in San Diego.
Many thanks to everyone for their help on this project.