Re: Mystery Switch
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
IIRC that's to raise and lower the power antenna.
Posted on: 2022/1/18 13:27
|
|||
|
Re: Mystery Switch
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Just popping in
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wow, problem is, the antenna is manual. Is a power antenna a stock item, and is there a replacement available?
Posted on: 2022/1/18 13:29
|
|||
|
Re: Mystery Switch
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forum Ambassador
![]() ![]() ![]() |
The electric antenna was optional but the switch could also be for a rear seat speaker which would have also been located in that left side area. Packard provided suggestions on where option switch positions were to be locatedpackardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6467&cid=99 but if a customer wanted different or if there was only a single option involved not all dealers followed the recommendations.
I cannot tell from the photo if there is a slight 1/8" or a bit larger gap between the knob end and bezel nut but if so and if the knob pushes and pulls, it was for an antenna. If no gap and it only rotates it could be for a rear seat speaker. It could also be a true mystery switch for something aftermarket that might have been installed and removed by a previous owner.
Posted on: 2022/1/18 13:43
|
|||
Howard
|
||||
|
Re: Mystery Switch
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
The rear speaker fader was in that area but interesting that your knob does not match the others. Maybe someone added it as it does appear to be in a similar place as the power antenna switch. If it rotates but does not push of pull, then it definitely not an antenna switch!
Posted on: 2022/1/18 16:41
|
|||
All generalities are false.
Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance The 1951 Henney-Packard is For Sale! 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan |
||||
|
Re: Mystery Switch
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Where that knob is positioned is for power antenna. Below it would be for the rear speaker. At least that's how they are on my Panama, and mine are factory.
My guess is that the car originally had a power antenna that failed. A previous owner probably removed it and tried to replace it with a non-Packard one (hence the knob) then gave up and put in a manual antenna. -Kevin
Posted on: 2022/1/19 17:07
|
|||
|
Re: Mystery Switch
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forum Ambassador
![]() ![]() ![]() |
I believe that is a 51-2 knob and it is possible a former owner bought the setup at a swap meet and installed it in the 54 for whatever it does or was going to be be used for.
Posted on: 2022/1/19 17:22
|
|||
Howard
|
||||
|