Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400

Posted by Stewart Ballard On 2014/2/23 20:21:39

No photos to post today as nothing much to show. Been getting an hour or two here and there in the shop.

The rubber windshield seals are so hardened from age that they are chipping out an inch or two at the time.

Also got the dash board loose but not out yet. I guess there is a trick to removing it. I am trying to pull it out intact for the most part. I know some cables have to be removed and I found the ground on the back of the radio. Its completely loose but something around the steering column still has a hold on it. Would it be better to remove it in pieces?

Lastly the engine block is still at the shop. They have the crankshaft done though I have not seen it and the block has been cleaned but not checked out yet. Its been 6 weeks since I dropped it off. They have a great reputation just really busy.

Lastly, it's been a year since I brought my Packard home and started this blog but have only been working since June I think.