Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2014/12/23 17:52:29
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
Though it does have Packard accessory seat covers, are these pictures of a totally original 51 Patrician useful? I have many more photos of that car that weren't posted. The car is now in Scandanavia but I could request other photos if you need them.
Thank you O_D for your reply and for posting the pictures. Especially the one showing the Factory Seat Covers as that exact set was on the seats of the '51 200 Deluxe I bought for parts. They are now on the seats of my '51 Patrician. Now I know why they "looked like they belonged there".
The main question I have regards the chrome trim on the base of the rear seat. In the Patrician Brochure the rear seat is shown having one wide band of stainless that matches the top piece on the lower door panels above the thinner piece. The rear seat of my Patrician has the wider piece. However, the Patrician section of the big folded poster size Packard's the One in '51" shows a second narrower band below the first which mimics the lower, thinner piece on the door. My car doesn't have that piece - at least now it doesn't.
What I'm wondering is which version was used in production? One band on the seat matching the upper band on the lower portion of the door like the Patrician Brochure? Or two bands: a broader upper band over a thinner lower band?
As far as further pictures go, naturally, I'd love to see everything I can get my hands on. Realistically, the main question marks concern the carpet and the edging on the carpet; the kick panels and the lower portions of the front and rear seats.
Thank you again, O_D for the quick response and the pictures. It looks like a lovely car in beautiful condition. A condition I plan on returning mine to.
(If she saw that last sentence, my 8th Grade English Teacher - Mrs. Foster - wouldn't just turn over in her grave, she'd be spinning like a lathe).
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