There is also some of the Reference Book at the Packard Library.
thepackardlibrary.com/Service%20Dept.htm

Site also has various other info, some items which I don't think are found here. Good quality scans but downside is they are not pdf files so require you to get a plug-in (link on site) to view.

As mentioned earlier, approx 10 years ago I sprayed the wheel in a 54 Pacific using Dupont Imron. Color was fairly light Bellevue green.

I no longer own the car but see it somewhat regularly and the wheel looks as good today as then. Here are a couple of links with info on that paint and a possible UK source or at least a lead to one. The first article in the how to remove page says it is not sold to the public. While that may be so today or maybe in the UK, 10 years ago it was very available and would certainly be available to a shop that painted your car.

ehow.co.uk/list_7431887_advantages-imron-paint_.html

movac.co.uk/page-01-paint-for-cars-c19.html

There are other mfgs with similar product that I am sure would do as well.

Received mine today and have to second JW's endorsement. Great quality scans with many items I had not seen before.

Assuming you mean gasoline hydrometer. If you google that term several sources come up but not inexpensive with most over $100.

Your o rings are looking like the internet traffic to this site--thru China.

There does not seem to be much reason within shipping. Think it depends on various arrangements companies have with shippers. I ordered items from various companies thru Amazon on 5th with standard shipping--4 companies, all but one in midwest area. All confirmed order receipt that day, all confirmed items sent by next day. All except one arrived within 4 days, last one arrived 14th. 3 via UPS, 1 US mail and no, post office was not the slow one and the last to arrive was not the longest distance.

What say you??


I say you be correct. Several charts I looked at all say when threading into aluminum, decrease the iron torque spec. The spec in the manual is even a bit higher than the charts list for 7/16-14 grades 5 or 8 bolts into iron.


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I think most will agree that the engine basically is quite good. Aside from the changes to make it a 359, it was almost identical to earlier ones. I think most will also agree that the aluminum head was probably the weak link. If you have or get one, take care of things to keep the head in good shape. Many of the engines had the aluminum replaced with the older cast iron head if a problem developed.

I don't know why they went to two-piece in '55

If memory serves, I believe there is a bit on styling the 55's in the Kimes edited book.

The author's take was originally they had planned to use the 54 Clipper back styling intact. When looking at the car in side view at one of the final reviews, it appeared to someone in mgt it looked unbalanced because of the new double bumper up in front.

They had to change it so elected to do the back double bumper to have the appearance of more mass. In 53 they had done a similar treatment in order to make that car appear upgraded from 52s so using essentially the same idea & some pieces, it was something that could be done quickly and cheaply on the 55 Clippers.

In 56 in addition to the new tail lights they were able to go back to the single bumper because of the new higher side pieces for balance under the tail lights.

I would try something like Windex but with anything, would first check carefully with a bit on something like a Qtip in a spot under the center piece that will be hidden if it messes up. The paint in the numerals may also be very fragile and flake out if treated roughly.

Believe the spring will be the one that works in conjunction with the knob you set the time with so will be in that area. Don't remember if that one pushes or pulls to set the time.

Glad to hear someone is working on the remote fill and hope you decide to expand beyond the original few. If you have the bracket solved, that looks like the hardest part so congratulations. One nice thing about those particular vented caps is with it being fairly large and metal, add in a little drill press work they can become unvented and reholed where needed without too much strain.

I know about work in progress. Started a couple of projects, but with my usual few hours of steady work, 5 months set it aside after losing interest cycle, neither have progressed very far. Gave a few samples away on one but haven't been inspired enough to make some needed changes yet to do much more with it. Fortunately mine are more in the "can it be done" category so hopefully your work will go better.