Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by BigKev On 2011/8/17 11:50:22

Ross, thanks for the feedback. I though the track supports were bolted to the floor stringers?

Are you suggesting I weld the track supports to the floor stringers for additional strength? If so I will do that.

A lot of the bolts are going to have to get replace as they are pretty rust damaged. On the passenger side one, water pooled in the floor depression were the body bolt was and completely rusted the bolt head away to the point where the bolt fell through and out at some point. The rubber spacer is still there, just off centered in the hole at the moment.

Any suggestion on the size and type of replacement bolt?

What is interesting is you look at the floor from the underside it looks pretty good. All this floor rust is from wet carpets (top down), and not from road salt or anything like that.