Re: Joe's '49 Club Sedan

Posted by Joe Wareham On 2017/8/1 10:37:05
Packard Project Summary 2016 Part 2

While the primer on the body was given time to cure, the heater parts were painted black. The air filter was repaired and also painted black. It was also modified to replace the original oilbath insert with a K&N-type washable filter element. The interior trim parts, the dash, steering column and window molding were painted a metallic brown rather than the original wood grain.

The body was rolled out, masked off and interior was sprayed with LizardSkin ceramic insulation. All of the remains of the original tack strips that secure the headliner were removed and replaced with a composite tack strip sold by Bob Drake parts.

The tray of the original battery box was totally rusted away but the legs were in good condition. Rather than replace the original long 6 volt battery, it was replaced with 2 Optima 6 volt batteries wired together for 6 volts. They are about the same size as the original battery so a new tray and hold-downs were built using the legs from the original box. I want to keep the car 6 volt but if that is not satisfactory, the batteries can be rewired for 12 volts.

At this point, the body was ready for the final color painting. The color I picked was a non-metallic burgundy basecoat with clearcoat over it. It is similar to one of the Series 22/23 original colors. I got a few scrap sheetmetal panels from a body shop friend of mine and shot some color test of the paint. It came out fine and the car was ready to paint.

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