Re: 39 Packard front seat springs

Posted by jwblazek On 2019/3/6 11:16:22

Fabulous information Carl, thanks.

My 39 is a 1700 so leather was not available and seats were covered in broadcloth I believe originally

Briefly, my Dad owned the car for about 30 years and although a junior model, had very unusual options such as artillery wheels, Goddess of speed with wings, deluxe heater and defroster and most unusual and rare, a tachometer mounted where the clock usually goes in the glove box door. It is mechanically driven off the rear of the generator

Other than the interior being touched and the car sprayed about 20 years ago, car is predominantly original.

Thanks again ! Photos are of great assistance. Surprisingly, except for some surface rust and two clips that either broke or were not installed, the seat frame is intact and free from cracks. The two clips supprted the wire perimeter top frame and was missing from the driver entry side and to the right of where the drivers right leg is positioned, hence the terrible sagging which led me to believe the seat had several broken springs. GHowever, none are broken. I see 3 teype / sizes so far and taking a very conservative approach, doing 1 at a time