Re: Keegan's 55 Clipper Deluxe
Posted by Keegan Chaput On 2010/1/27 21:38:03
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That would be nice, but I don't believe there's anything available.
The replacement pans are the general shape, and with some work can be made to fit reasonably as the photo's show above. I guess if we wanted it easier, we would all be working on Chevys
I've moved to the drivers side rear floor brace and floor pan. This one was pretty bad and required the floor be cut away and the brace removed for rebuilding. Unfortunately, my camera wasn't available for most of the process, but I managed to snaps some shots of the floor repair in progress.
Still lots of grinding and finish welding.
I picked up a couple new tools from Harbor Freight last week. A set of sheet metal shrinker/stretcher tools. I must say I really like how well they work.
I'm going to try and dedicate more time to the Clipper. I'm not getting much done with only a couple hours a week right now. Spring is closing in fast.
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firedome wrote:
...are there any alternatives at all for 55/56 Packards? Sure would be nice if we could buy die stamped pressings like you can for muscle cars and the like.
That would be nice, but I don't believe there's anything available.
The replacement pans are the general shape, and with some work can be made to fit reasonably as the photo's show above. I guess if we wanted it easier, we would all be working on Chevys
I've moved to the drivers side rear floor brace and floor pan. This one was pretty bad and required the floor be cut away and the brace removed for rebuilding. Unfortunately, my camera wasn't available for most of the process, but I managed to snaps some shots of the floor repair in progress.
Still lots of grinding and finish welding.
I picked up a couple new tools from Harbor Freight last week. A set of sheet metal shrinker/stretcher tools. I must say I really like how well they work.
I'm going to try and dedicate more time to the Clipper. I'm not getting much done with only a couple hours a week right now. Spring is closing in fast.
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