Re: 1956 Packard Clipper

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2019/8/6 3:34:49

Hi Howard

I looked at the 1955/56 Service Manual, Section 19. Has details on how the various glass is removed/replaced. I'm hoping to avoid doing that. Some of the paint stripping operators say it's possible. Nothing in the Manual about the stainless body strips, badges etc. They will definitely need to come off. Section 10 of the Manual does show how the front grille etc comes off, which will be handy.

Guess I'll dive in on the stainless body strips and figure it out! I may have to disassemble part of the interior trim to get at some fasteners.

Waiting now for cost estimates for the paint stripping. Some provide a mobile service. A fellow Packard club member has offered to take on the paint prep after it's stripped. Will then have the top colour (which I know from a former owner) professionally applied. Given the car is about 4 acres of sheet metal, the paint alone will no doubt cost quite a bit.

Cheers

Brian