Project 8-Ball

   
VIN 1067689
Ch.No. 1-067-689
1956 Model Type 1 Sedan
Estimated production Mid 1955
Chapter 1 - Outer body Chapter 8 - Disassembly
Chapter 2 - Interior Chapter 9 - Sunroof clip
Chapter 3 - Underdash problem  
Chapter 4 - Exterior details  
Chapter 5 - Dash details  
  Chapter 6 - Organ Donor #1  
  Chapter 7 - Organ Donor #2
Appendix

Updated February 3, 2003

Dash details


The Washer-bulb is CLEARLY toast


An aftermarket fuel guage of unknown maker (at this point). 1950's models did not come stock with a fuel guage. Look at this pic to see the reserve lever.


The speedo needs a little help.


The companion guage to the Fuel Guage. It'a an oil temp guage. Looks like same maker. I did not find the sensor.


Some unknown, yet cutom hook on the dashboard...


See the black lever at the bottom of this pic? it's the gas tank reserve lever. These early models didn't have a gas guage. This lever made it possible to allow the gas tank to access the last gallon of gas in the tank. So, when you felt it studder, you flipped the lever and knew that you had one gallon left to find a service station.


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