My 57 Panel sounded kinda like what you've got now,I kept trying to repair what was there.
Then finally bought the Ron Francis wiring kit. Best thing I have done, shoulda done that long ago!
I'm not anywhere close to being an electrican,but I installed mine and everything works right.
My advice is to read up on wiring kits,buy the one you like, then rip all that crap outta there and do it right the first time.
Don J
