Re: PackardDon's 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

Posted by Packard Don On 2020/3/14 22:15:39

Actually the front fender on the other side is from a Deluxe and for the trunk lids, Packard's and Clipper's were the same other than the emblem holes. I prefer to not have to fill and re-drill holes so got the proper Clipper lid which also had a nice emblem, lock assembly and Clipper script.

This car actually had the original lid when I bought it but it had some rust out at the bottom and the original hood was also still on it until it was about to be transported to the shop. I had a replacement and quickly put it on.

The shop, which I believe is about 42' X 48' and quite high is not only not heated but it is also not insulated. On sunny days it warms up inside even if cool outside but today wasn't one of those kinds of days. My hands are just starting to thaw! I'm waiting for a quote from an insulation company which came by a week ago Friday but I've not heard anything, Also replacing two of the three roll-up doors with better ones with windows at the top that follow the roof slope so that I can still open the door with a car on the lift.

Now that the Clipper is back inside and once I check out the TorsionLevel Ride, I have a Treadlevac to finish rebuilding for another car but maybe won't get to it in the cold. Also, a bit concerned of flight cancellations so may end up being here longer than expected!

So a question, the answer to which I USED to know but I'm so out of the loop on cars that I'm no longer sure. Just to confirm: the ignition key is the same as the door key and the glovebox key is the same as the trunk key? Which has which shape?