1931 BUICK ID OF COMPONENTS

[midman]

OK, I am going to sound dumb here but this is my first prewar car. I'm starting to go over it and make a list of what I need to do to make it a good driver and as I went over it a couple of things showed up that I can't identify and can't find in the shop manual I have.

This one is mounted to the end of the steering gear with a group of wires hooked to it as well as a control arm? Any ideas of what it is and what it does? Steering lock?

This bracket is behind the sidemounts on both sides. sort of a U shaped cup mounted to the running board behind the sidemount spare????

Thanks for any help

[HarryLime]

First pic is the light switch controlled by a lever on the steering wheel center. Second, I am guessing, is the side mount attach to the spare tire.

[keiser31]

I think the cup on the fender may be for the spare wheel lock.