Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by BigKev On 2013/6/6 22:57:49

Got the cowl hood seal installed. Man that was a pain. Not sure if it was the thickness of the new paint or what, but it took me pushing from the top and pulling from bottom to get the little nubs lock in the cowl. If the dash wasn't out of the car, I may still be out there fighting it.

Also installed the new headliner bow gromets in the roof, and got the passenger side door handles on. I need to replace one clip that broke on me. Not impressed with those new door clips. I really think the could be made our of flat stainless sheet without the prongs even needed and be 100% more durable. Just need someone with a waterjet machine to cut the patterns.

I spoke to someone else today that had the same issues with them. I think the OEM spring steel ones were far superior.