Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan
Posted by BigKev On 2010/6/4 22:09:02
So some minor progress tonight. I replaced the modern style screw clamps that were on two of the heater hose ends with the correct Corbin Style wire hose clamps. (I have 23 spare ones if some one needs one!).
So with the dash completely out of the car, I was going to put the seat back in so I have somewhere to sit while I take care of running the new wiring and other under-dash chores.
I remembered that a couple of years ago I had bought a set of NOS aftermarket 50's nylon seat covers off of eBay. So I figure I would install them to cover my unsightly rodent destroyed seats. First I used some compressed air to blow off any loose stuffing, cushion foam and rodent left overs. The I double folded a mexican blanket and laid it over the the seat bottom for a little extra support. Then the seat covers went on. These are two piece covers (back and bottom) and are designed to be hog-ringed in place. So current it's just pulled over and tucked in. I will secure everything later.
These are for sure 50's jet-age style! Tacky 50's Jetage aftermarket at it's best! But much nicer that my mexican blankets. They will look better once I am able to hog-ring them in place. These will do me just fine until I am ready and can afford to have all the upholstery done.
Also I changed the terminal boot on the battery to the correct black one. Neither the battery not the J-Bolts are correct style. But they will hold fine for now until I am to get the correct size battery and find OE style bolts.
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So with the dash completely out of the car, I was going to put the seat back in so I have somewhere to sit while I take care of running the new wiring and other under-dash chores.
I remembered that a couple of years ago I had bought a set of NOS aftermarket 50's nylon seat covers off of eBay. So I figure I would install them to cover my unsightly rodent destroyed seats. First I used some compressed air to blow off any loose stuffing, cushion foam and rodent left overs. The I double folded a mexican blanket and laid it over the the seat bottom for a little extra support. Then the seat covers went on. These are two piece covers (back and bottom) and are designed to be hog-ringed in place. So current it's just pulled over and tucked in. I will secure everything later.
These are for sure 50's jet-age style! Tacky 50's Jetage aftermarket at it's best! But much nicer that my mexican blankets. They will look better once I am able to hog-ring them in place. These will do me just fine until I am ready and can afford to have all the upholstery done.
Also I changed the terminal boot on the battery to the correct black one. Neither the battery not the J-Bolts are correct style. But they will hold fine for now until I am to get the correct size battery and find OE style bolts.
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