What is this???

[R_CK_R]

Can anybody tell me which functions the mirror has?

and what is this big thing left on the dash?

Thanks

 

[YBeNormal]

I believe it is a service log

 

[R_CK_R]

okay, and what can i do with it? sorry for dumb questions... its my first rod...

 

[YBeNormal]

okay, and what can i do with it? sorry for dumb questions... its my first rod...

Keep a log of your services!!!

 

[R_CK_R]

Keep a log of your services!!!

ah, okay, so i can write there in when i did oil change for example

 

[YBeNormal]

ah, okay, so i can write there in when i did oil change for example

Yep!

 

[R_CK_R]

i guess thats pretty cool

 

[Gastrick]

Question 1 has already been answered. The thing on the dash is an "autronic eye" that serves as an auto dimmer for the headlights.

 

[R_CK_R]

Question 1 has already been answered. The thing on the dash is an "autronic eye" that serves as an auto dimmer for the headlights.

and that means? the headlights dim automatic when its bright?

 

[R_CK_R]

i found it thats awesome!!! http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/var/...le Autronic Eye Foldout-rear.jpg?m=1305546126

 

[Gastrick]

and that means? the headlights dim automatic when its bright?

Yes... Basically they detect the headlights of other cars and they dim your headlights automatically so you don't blind oncoming drivers with your brights activated. I think some of them automatically turned on your headlights when it got dark.

 

[papamike]

That is hellacool

 

[YBeNormal]

Man your ride has everything. Where is the flux capacitor.

Is that the suicide knob on the steering wheel?

 

[donsrods]

That steering wheel is about as bad as they come !! Man it is cool. I bet that wheel alone is worth some serious money to some restorer.

Don

 

[YBeNormal]

That steering wheel is about as bad as they come !! Man it is cool. I bet that wheel alone is worth some money to some restorer.

Don

At least I'm not the only one awake

Am I right is that the spinner built into the steering wheel (I have only seen that once and it was very similar) or is it another type of accessorie?

 

[donsrods]

Yep, being old I only need a few hours sleep at night.

I just did some internet checking and that 1952 Olds wheel is an option and had a swiss movement clock built into it. Restored they go for about $2500 !!!! I wonder if our friend in Germany knows that ?

Here is an aftermarket repopped one and it is worth $1400 !!!!!!

http://www.kochssteeringwheels.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=2&idproduct=140


Don

 

[YBeNormal]

Lol I have 45 employees who work varying shifts 24/7 and the seem to think I never sleep so therefore I don't sleep. Lol

Wow that is really cool. I fell in love with the spinner one I found and it wasn't a bad price but I couldn't see spending 500 on a steering wheel.

Here's one
http://vcca.org/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/24771/40_Spinner_Steering_Wheel_info

 

[donsrods]

Yep, there was one that was an option on (I think) an early 50's Chevy that had a spinner built into the horn ring, and those go for big money.

Don

 

[R_CK_R]

Yep, being old I only need a few hours sleep at night.

I just did some internet checking and that 1952 Olds wheel is an option and had a swiss movement clock built into it. Restored they go for about $2500 !!!! I wonder if our friend in Germany knows that ?

Here is an aftermarket repopped one and it is worth $1400 !!!!!!

http://www.kochssteeringwheels.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=2&idproduct=140


Don

2500$????? i did not know that! i knew that it has a clock in the steering wheel but i never thought it would be worth so much!!!

 

[donsrods]

Yes, on Ebay a man was selling one of those wheels that needs restoration for $ 550 and he said in restored condition they bring $ 2500. Plus, I see the clocks themselves being sold for $ 275 on Ebay.

I felt it might be pricey because I have never seen one like that. Your Olds must be a very heavily optioned car if it has that wheel, and other stuff like the automatic headlight dimmer.

You better put a lock on that steering wheel !

Don