Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by John On 2008/3/2 14:53:16

(BELIeVE IT OR NOT.... i got to try it this morning. The Packard 5672 windshield will NOT fit a 57 Chevy 4 door sedan.

The 5672 windshield is 3/4" shorter vetrically than the opening of the Chevy. There is also significant curvature difference at the bottom curve at the corner.)

Could you check to see if the gasket from the Chevy fits the Packard windshield and body opening?
I've been trying to get my hands on a gasket, but most of my collector friends lost all of their old parts when Katrina hit. I am also trying to find a glass shop that is specializing in classics to see if they have a gasket in stock that I could try.

(HOWEVER, this doesnot rule out the possibility of other I'change. It ONLY rules out I'change between Packard sedan and 57 chevy 4 dr sedan. ALTHO the curvature misfit at the bottom corners is making it look less likely.)
I just find it hard to believe that Packard, with the way they used parts from other marques, would opt to design a windshield that was specific, at this point in their business life.
It may not be what we want to hear, but at least we can rule out an interchange for the 57 4 door...

Kudo's PackardV8 for trying this out.
John