This is on the P.H. for sale on Bonhams. Has anyone ever seen one before? Perhaps it's a Brit's way of shifting with the hand he's accustomed to shifting with?
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Last edited by hausdok; 03-13-2012, 09:49 AM.Mike O'Handley, Cat Herder Third Class
Kenmore, Washington
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Dont think it has anything to do with shifting since the bowl that rotates for the shifter is behind where that stalk is mounted. My guess it may be a switch to "flash" the headlamps.59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
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My first instinct was that somebody put a trailer brake controller there!
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Could it be a hand brake control for a disabled driver?RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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I have driven several cars with hand brake/throttle controls and worked on others. I have never seen one that looked anything like this one. I just realized that I drove a Packard Hawk with hand controls. My guess is an optical horn (headlight flasher).Originally posted by RadioRoy View PostGary L.
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