Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by Cli55er On 2015/9/15 14:30:52

some more progress on the Packard. I worked on the headlight buckets, cleaned them up and painted the non aluminum bits to keep the rust away.

I put in Autopal E code headlights that have replaceable H4 bulbs. I also mounted a new relay harness for the lights to run straight from the battery. I did this to my 70 dart and it wasn't even funny how much brighter the headlights were. some people say these headlights suck, but the brand has been fine for me and they are easily half the price of bosch and hella brands. and to me E code is a WAY better light pattern then DOT.

I don't see well at night so, this was a must do modification. the harness will be discrete enough for me.

I found a rubber plug that I have no idea what it goes to and I'm sure will need when I figure it out, but for now I drilled a hole in it and used it for the rubber stopper in the headlight bucket. I just need to find another random plug like it on the garage floor. yeah right! I know they carry stuff like that at lowes though, so should beable to find something similar there.

I used 5/8 quick nuts for the cowling and I will use 5/8 stainless bolts to secure it. Lowes again.

also I was going to send off my heater plenum for R&D by a company to repop it for the future, but as you can see the rats got to mine. Ross was kind enough to loan me one so I could still pursue this endeavor with this company. I keep everyone updated on that. I plan to send the defrost ducting along with it too.

I finally got the back window back in. the rubber fits better then the first one they sent me, but it still doesn't seem right at the top. if it doesn't leak it will be a miracle. I plan on using some black gasket maker to fill the gap, cause I'm done jacking with it. besides I think the manual says to fill the gap with some putty anyways...can't remember.

I also had to figure out how to reattach the headlight adjusters. I used 3/16 rivets, ground down to not interfere with the adjustment screw. they work great!

also linseed oiled the last bits of the body panels and will clear coat those once it dries.

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