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Gents,

I've finally got the trunk done on the 400. I can't believe how far she has come along! I pinch myself when I think about the (10) year journey I've taken. My greatest regret is that Mitch, my deceased father in law who got me into Packards can't be here to see the 400! I've been mindful during the journey to do it the best I can for him.

Attached are pics of the trunk! I dropped it off last last to an old fellow that has (50) years of experience. I purchased "original looking material" for 9 dollars a yard vs. $45 and $85 I was quoted for "original" material. In fact the "original" swabs that were sent to me were NOT original! They looked 1955 BUT were NOt 1955! I thus chose to go the less expensive way and get it "close" as possible. My hope is to have her at her first local car show this Saturday evening in Tucson at the Little Anthony's car show! I'm excited but ever mindful that all of you have helped me along the way many times.

Thanks all. I'll post more pics over time. PACKARDINFO.Com Rules!

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Look's great Kevin! I hope we do not get rain Saturday night so you can enjoy cruise night.

Jim

Trunk does look great. Would you mind sharing the source and pattern or application for the covering.

Hi My name is Mike and if you've seen the registry I also own a 1955 400 Hardtop-I just wonder where you got the trunk material, How many yards did it take and what was the final cost. You could email me back at M.Wauhop@att.net I would appreciate the info.

If not a private deal, would also appreciate the source and pattern info.

Guys:

http://baileysfabricandsupplies.com/

I bought the trunk fabric at Bailey's Fabrics in Tucson AZ. I bought about 8 yards (over-kill) and paid somewhere in the area less than $12 dollars a yard if memory serves. The material is called Houndstooth Black/White (BCS-3). The material was attached to an inexpensive (2 sided) sound-deadening material and cut and templated as near as possible to look like the remnants that remained in my old '55 parts Patrician. Thereafter all was glued into place.

Hope this helps you all.

One last picture.

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