protrash63 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I didnt do a search, so let me know if there is a thread. But, I'm curious who you use to get the Packard 56 terminals? I'm trying to disconnect the engine harness and some are crumbling like a stale pack of crackers. Second question....haven'y gotten my body guide yet. Does the fuse block fit in the square hole in the lower left dash? Mine is hanging and this looks like the logical spot. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Yes, the fuse block sits right on top of the removeable square cover to the left of the steering column. Please tell us what a Packard 56 terminal is.......I've been in car repair and resto biz for 46 years and I've never heard of that term before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 11 hours ago, protrash63 said: I didnt do a search, so let me know if there is a thread. But, I'm curious who you use to get the Packard 56 terminals? I'm trying to disconnect the engine harness and some are crumbling like a stale pack of crackers. Second question....haven'y gotten my body guide yet. Does the fuse block fit in the square hole in the lower left dash? Mine is hanging and this looks like the logical spot. Thanks! The Packard type 56 series terminals or aftermarket equivalents are widely available from many, many sources...just do a search on Ebay and you`ll get more sources than you care to disseminate. You`ll also need a proper crimping tool to reproduce the factory type crimps. I dont know if they are still available but Packard offered kits which incuded a variety of terminals, housings and a very simple but effective crimping tool. If you plan on doing alot of wiring and repairs, a kit may prove to be cost effective. Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protrash63 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Seafoam65 said: Yes, the fuse block sits right on top of the removeable square cover to the left of the steering column. Please tell us what a Packard 56 terminal is.......I've been in car repair and resto biz for 46 years and I've never heard of that term before. Seafoam, the Packard co....yes car co....had an electrical division bought by GM and they produced all the electrical connectors from the 50's to the 80's when they switched to weather packs...there abouts. You are extremely familiar with these connectors if you've been doing it this long. Thanks for the fuseblock info. Edited October 7, 2021 by protrash63 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Interesting..........yes I've worked with these for decades, but had never heard the term Packard 56 before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Oh, I was way off... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protrash63 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Seafoam65 said: Interesting..........yes I've worked with these for decades, but had never heard the term Packard 56 before. Also seen them as Delphi Packard 56 series. My Readers digest history mite be slightly off but thats roughly the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I got mine from ebay. Over time, i've found out knowing the right terminology for something is the key to actually being able to find it online. Spent more time trying to find the names of specific terminals than actually installing them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 9:43 PM, protrash63 said: who you use to get the Packard 56 terminals? #1 - Industrial Supply or Agriculture Supply. Search for TA Terminals. They have always been referred to as Packard Series 56 connectors from GM's Packard Electric now Delphi. 1 (800) PACKARD I modified crimper jaws to do Male connectors. Female connectors do not need the mod. #2 - The Fuse Block for '63 slides & locks into a bracket next to the E-Brake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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