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Mal,
The Cambrian is the US export equivalent of the A55 Cambridge in England. They could not use Cambridge in the US because Plymouth had a Cambridge model at the time. I'll send pictures to your e-mail address.

Taxman,
Thanks for the info on the dash. Will give it a try. Is there a good restoration book for the 30's Packards?

Bill,
for including your '37 in the Registry.

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/registry/View.php?ID=596

I also have a light switch problem in my 1937 115c. I have no lights in any switch position. The fuse is good and there is power to the switch. Is there a way to remove this switch without tearing the dash board apart?

I tried to attach a photo but it doesn't work.

To remove the switch you must unscrew the chrome bezel/nut behind the knob. Easier said than done in many cases. First, pull the knob all the way out, then you will need a special tool, or something like a pair of bent tip needlenose pliers to access the inner area of the bezel. Too many "ham fisted jackasses" as my friend Mark Lambert calls them grab the vise grips and ruin the bezel and scratch the dash....anyway, soak that nut from the inside overnite with whatever wizard snot you believe might dissolve 70+ years of fusion. Once you unscrew the bezel, you will be able to release the knob/shaft from the headlight switch and drop the switch down from up in the dash. Like I said, easier said than done. If you need a new switch, I can supply, but I CANNOT supply a replacement knob/bezel. You'll see.....

You might find that removing the ash tray will help in the removal - replacement process. Also, be careful that the ash tray does not touch any of the wires. It gets very close to the switch when in closed position.

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Flackmaster, Wizard Snot? Good seeing you at Hershey, thanks for all the help.

How much for the switch? Can you send me a quote via e mail? kenmo34@gmail.com

Thanks for the info.

I have a friend who has a 1936 Packard, and it has a problem with the Stromberg EE-14 carburetor. It floods badly when the engine is hot. The choke is working as it should.
Any suggestions?