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Signacators?
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The article -> linked here about a well-equipped 1940 Packard 120 contains the following quotes:

"Rear-only turn signal lights were a unique option in 1940."
"Turn signals, in the rear only, were an extra cost option for the first time in 1940, but very few cars were so equipped."

The images below show so-called signacators, manufactured at K-D Lamps Co. in Cincinnati, later marketed as -> "sho-turn" lamps, -> once offered at ebay Canada.

Did Packard actually offer such equipment?


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#2, 3, 4 - sportscardigest.com
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Posted on: 1/28 19:08
The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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characterized as Prototype. I concur.

Posted on: 1/28 23:47
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Dave (flackmaster), I didn't find the reference to a prototype in the linked text until I read it a second time. Thanks, I learned something new.


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Posted on: 1/29 1:49
The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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Interesting to have a prototype feature along with being a 120 with factory air when it also has the later bumpers and trunk emblem. I would have expected it to be a very early model. In any event, it is gorgeous and what I pleasure it sounds to have had the pleasure of driving it.

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When I got my first Packard it was a 1940 and when I went to put signal lights on it I was pleasantly surprised that the rear lights were already wired for it. I think maybe all the rear wiring harness were standardized because of this.

Posted on: 1/30 20:16
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Same here and the front fender lights were also already wired with dual element bulbs and wiring back to the junction strip on the inner fender splasher.

Posted on: 1/31 0:01
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On mine the fronts were not wired and it was difficult to get the extra wiring in and look neat, But with enough perseverance it was done.

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On mine the fronts were not wired and it was difficult to get the extra wiring in and look neat, But with enough perseverance it was done.


Interesting! I presumed all 1940s had the dual element front bulbs. At least all three of mine did and I think I even still have one or two of the lights.

Posted on: 2/1 3:50
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