Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400

Posted by HH56 On 2024/9/16 20:33:07

Window glass is the same size for all 55-6 hardtops, only option was regular or tinted glass. Are the upper stops removed or adjusted correctly so window can go all the way and is the regulator portion in the middle adjusted properly. As I recall there is some play either in a screw that affects the length available for arm travel or maybe it was the tilt of a portion of the regulator. The distance and how much motion the arm has in the secondary part of the regulator section also affects travel. Does the arm in the motor section go stop to stop or is there a chance the new motor is preventing full travel. There are some adjustment instructions in the body section of SM.

You will need some kind of antenna or there will be mostly static with maybe a tiny bit of signal. If you don't get the one Dad's 56 is offering you might try Tucson Packards to see if they have anything. They were repairing antennas and selling them on ebay for a while and might have pieces but no idea if they would sell parts separately if they are in the repair business.

Nothing aftermarket will look the same as the stock mast but by using mounting pieces that comes with a universal power antenna along with the grommet and black stock base piece to accommodate the large hole and steep fender contour you can jerry rig a passable and operational antenna. You do need to watch the neck size of the aftermarket to make sure it will fit thru the stock base piece.