Packard Forum Index » Pre-War (1899-1942)

Topic: 115c dash removal

Bottom

Previous Topic

Next Topic Register To Post

(1) 2 »

Geter

115c dash removal

Just popping in

I’d like to rewire my 115c and am wondering if the dash is removable so I can get at all the connections

Posted on: 2023/1/25 11:05

ElGroucho

Re: 115c dash removal

Home away from home

Not too long ago I painted my dash. I too was looking to see if it was possible on my 120c. The only pieces that I was able to remove were the 3 separate inserts that house the speedometer, instrument cluster, and the glove box door. I got those woodgrained. The larger single piece that houses those is welded in place.

Posted on: 2023/1/25 15:58

BigKev

Re: 115c dash removal

Webmaster

The dash structure is part of the cowl (aka not removable). But if you remove the speed panel and the glove box/door. Then it makes it infinitely easier to get to the wiring and see what's going on. But there is going to be lots of reaching under and disconnecting the stud nuts that hold the parts to the backside of the panels.

The hardest part is getting the headlight switch off without breaking it.

Posted on: 2023/1/25 16:31

-BigKev

1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog

BigKev

Re: 115c dash removal

Webmaster

Here are a few pictures I took when I stripped my dash to give you an idea of where all the fasteners are.

Also, you have to CAREFULLLY unscrew the headlight switch bezel from the switch body, and then unhook the knob shaft from the switch body underneath.

Then you can remove the switch.

Attach file:

20221125_180059 Large.jpeg (49.81 KB)

20221125_182506 Large.jpeg (114.01 KB)

20221125_191825 Large.jpeg (110.21 KB)

Posted on: 2023/1/26 9:42

-BigKev

1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog

tsherry

Re: 115c dash removal

Home away from home

That looks un-fun. Not looking forward to it on my '40 110.

Posted on: 2023/1/26 15:35

Packard Don

Re: 115c dash removal

Home away from home

The one in your 110 is easily removable.

Posted on: 2023/1/26 20:04

All generalities are false.

Don Pierson
Packard / IMPERIAL page
CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification

1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance
1954 Packard Patrician
1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car
1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

tsherry

Re: 115c dash removal

Home away from home

Excellent. thanks...

Posted on: 2023/1/26 20:54

DShaff

Re: 115c dash removal

Not too shy to talk

Would like to know how you removed the shaft from the switch body. Does unscrewing the bezel help?

Posted on: 2023/2/9 20:41

BigKev

Re: 115c dash removal

Webmaster

Yes, you unscrew the bezel carefully to loosen everything, the you unhook the shaft from the switch.

Posted on: 2023/2/9 21:14

-BigKev

1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog