Marvin Panch 1960 Pontiac Catalina Dash
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Electrical tape was a safety feature on many early Nascar race cars, including this Daytona 500 winning '60 Catalina. If you wrap the electrical tape counterclockwise, your hands are safe, but if you wrap the electrical tape clockwise, your hands are in for cuts and scrapes. Marvin did not wear gloves during the races because he could get a better feel for the car driving with bare hands. Also, notice the toggle-style ignition switch, Stewart Warner gauges and the stainless steel plate that replaced the factory's dash gauge cluster. These were common in 1961-era Nascar racing. View Related Article
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