Can anyone say TONKA TOY?

Thanks again Howard!

Here's what I pulled out of the driver's side from front to back. (left to right in the picture)

Inner #3 & #4 have an empty space between floor pan brace and frame, I'm sure they are supposed to have a thick cushion like inner #2.

Now to gather up some parts!

For the most part it appears that the cushions kept everything sealed, so not much for rust where the cushions go. I can't really get in there to sandblast those surfaces, but I would like to clean them up and paint them before putting the body mounts back in. Open to suggestions!

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Thanks for the confirmation 👍

Just for clarification, is it supposed to look like the top picture?

I have a spare set of 37 "120" headlights and I don't believe they have ever been apart, they just have the lock washer and nut holding them to the riser. The set I have restored also has the same.

Headlights are back on. Totally not adjusted, but on.

Bob, thanks!

Inputs to AI to generate a modern looking Packard, based on 1930's styling.

IMO, Raymond Dietrich, Dutch Darrin, Gordon Burig and others could teach it a few things...

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I am very grateful for this information. Thank you very much!

Some of the cushions do have a shoulder as seen in Steele's product shown on the top cushion in post #6 above. These cushions work exactly as you describe in being mounted sometimes with the shoulder up or sometimes down so shoulder will fit in a larger hole in the body metal or frame outrigger to keep it positioned. In most locations there is also a steel tubular spacer used along with the cushions so the body bolt cannot be tightened too much and compress the rubber excessively.

As to cushions that appear to be missing, there should be something used at all frame to body positions on regular sedan or hardtop models to keep any metal to metal contact from happening. On convertibles where maximum body and frame rigidity and stiffness is required the rubber is often replaced with solid metal. If there is any significant gap between the body and frame then you most likely have something deteriorated and missing. Packard body construction and fit was good in those years so doubtful any body welds or mfg was so out of tolerance that no rubber cushion could fit between body and frame -- although if it was close it might be custom fit and not be a stock thickness piece..