Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by BigKev On 2008/12/25 20:47:24

Well now that the leading up to Christmas has past with the last bit of wrapping cleaned up and out in the trashbin, I decided to take some "me" time, and snuck out to the garage for a little R&R.

I managed to find get the lower brake adjuster spring taken care of and it now matches the old spring. I also installed the new brake front hoses onto the wheel cylinders and clipped them in place on the frame.

I also picked up a 50 piece assortment of grease fittings on sale at Harbor Freight for $4. So I replaced almost all the front fittings on the car (Suspension, Steering, etc).

I do have a question about the grease fitting on the rear, outboard side of the top control arm. It appears that it has been completely rounded off as I cannot get a wrench on it. It's almost like it does not have a shoulder for a wrench. The front side fitting does like all the other fittings on the car, but not the rear. The other side of the car matches this also. Is there somethings special about these rear most fittings? How are they removed? I noticed that the bottom control arm does not have a rear outboard fitting, only a front side one.

Also Santa was good enough to bring me a much needed dust cover for the Clipper, and also complete set of replacement front windshield surround chrome trim. It was cheap and spare parts are good to have.