Re: 1934 Packard V-12 grill shell removal

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2018/11/10 21:11:28

To my knowledge the Twelve assembly is no different than the Eight and Super Eight. I don't know if there are alternate ways, everyone I know including myself have removed the radiator, shutters and shell as a single assembly, then laid that horizontally on a bench and removed the shell.

The assembly is very heavy, you'll want 2 or more helpers. Turn the headlights outward and wrap with a blanket to protect. The horn trumpets may also be in harm's way, consider removing them. Take note of washers/shims underneath between the crossmember and the radiator cradle which are used to align the assembly.