Re: 1937 120 Conv. Sedan - Blanche
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agree with Howard...most likely headlight relay to lower amperage going through headlight switch.
Posted on: 3/10 13:15
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So it was nice to get Blanche back into the garage after a short winter's nap! Thanks to the great winterization tips, and installation of a fully charged battery, she fired up on the first go!
![]() I spent the day getting things prepped. I removed the hood, the old Firewall insulator, side kick boards, the heater, and the toe board. I managed to catch most of the anti-freeze when removing the heater. I then used about a full can of lubricant on the bolts underneath to prepare for the removal of the exhaust system and gas tank. Will need to do that a couple of times as they look pretty rusty. ![]() I also began to survey the wiring, and behind the dash looks like a nest. Will look to remove the dashboard plates tomorrow to have a better look. ![]() I also placed the Brake and Clutch Pedal Shank boots on now, so I do not forget when I go to put things back to together! I took advantage of the winter, and ordered all the items I will replace this spring. Timing worked out nice, as they were some hefty lead times. Going to tackle/replace: 1. Exhaust System 2. Gas Tank 3. Fuel Line 4. Wire Harness 5. Fire Wall Insulator and Side Kick-boards 6. Will probably look to tune up the heater too Cheers! Ben
Posted on: 3/16 18:13
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Excellent! What a stunning car. She is going to be an elegant beauty gliding down the boulevard when you complete her renovations. I expect there will be some head scratching moments but the completion will be so worth it.
Have fun! Bob J.
Posted on: 3/17 8:23
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Another productive day. Removed old exhaust and gas tank removed. As I thought it took a couple cans of power blast on the bolts and a reciprocating saw on the exhaust. Gas tank tbolts just snapped when I tried to loosen. Had it held up with a jack and a cross beam supported by a 2 x 8.
Next I am going to give it a good under carriage cleaning then move to the wire harness. Had to stop to grill some steaks and drink some home brews to celebrate St. Pattys day!!! Cheers Ben ![]()
Posted on: 3/17 16:22
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Looking to start the wiring. Does the center panel in the sash come out? Or just the middle section where the Amp—gas-Temp etc. the clock and Speedo panels have screws at the top but the center panel does not look to be the same.
Thoughts appreciated! ![]()
Posted on: 3/18 13:31
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All of the "wood grain" panels are removable.
The center panel is more tricky as some of the knobs, switches, etc have to be removed first. Here is a picture of when I took my 115 dash apart, which is essentially the same structure underneath. Those four gray t-nuts hold the gauges in. They have nuts on the backside. ![]()
Posted on: 3/18 13:55
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-BigKev
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Got it. Makes sense.
Thanks BK
Posted on: 3/18 14:04
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Ok. After putting my body in positions I didn’t think I could. I am down to the light switch. What is the trick to remove this? There does not appear to be a bit on the back side as the hand throtle had. And I tried to turn the know to see if it spun off but that did not budge. Did not want to over torch.
I grabbed a picture of the back side. Thoughts? ![]()
Posted on: 3/18 14:46
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I found this previous thread working through the same question. Just not clear on the "Carefully Unscrew".....
Thread: https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?start=0&topic_id=26452&order=ASC&status=&mode=0 Is the part circled in re the "nut" that would release the the knob, and then allow me to unhook the knob shaft to remove the knob? After re-contorting my body, I tried to turn it, but it did not budge and I did not want to go at too hard, before I confirm it should loosen. ![]()
Posted on: 3/18 16:35
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