Re: 1953 Front door interchangeably
Posted by Chris R On 2016/1/23 4:21:00
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Thank you very much for the great info Steve. I wasn't aware of those changed between those years. I was worried before when I thought I had four years of doors but now even more so because I only have two years :(
Here are some pictures I took to show what I'm talking about. Sorry about the poor lighting btw.
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Thank you for the great info Kev. That's pretty interesting about the door blanks. I didn't even consider the trim holes being different between the two years. I'll have to figure that out if I find a door off of a 54.
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Thank you HH56 and Ozstatman for that info. I'm going to try and see if I can find one locally first and if not then I will certainly get a hold of Gerry.
-Chris
58L8134 wrote:
Hi Chris
Packard changed the windshield/A-pillar/front door frame for all sedans for the '53 models so only 1951-52 interchange and only 1953-54 interchange. See small pictures. They were going for a more hardtop look for the sedans was the motivation.
Please post pictures, there is plenty of worthwhile advice here once we see pictures to determine what to do.
Steve
Thank you very much for the great info Steve. I wasn't aware of those changed between those years. I was worried before when I thought I had four years of doors but now even more so because I only have two years :(
Here are some pictures I took to show what I'm talking about. Sorry about the poor lighting btw.
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BigKev wrote:
All Hard Top and Convertible 53-54 use the same front door.
All Sedans 53-54 use the same front doors.
With the obvious exception of the trim holes. Replacement doors from packard came with no holes drilled and it was up to the dealer/body shop to drill the "blank" to match the door it replacing.
If you door is mangled as you say, I would also make sure to replace the hinges themselves as they may also be damaged.
Thank you for the great info Kev. That's pretty interesting about the door blanks. I didn't even consider the trim holes being different between the two years. I'll have to figure that out if I find a door off of a 54.
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HH56 wrote:
You might get in touch with Gerry at Packards Southwest. As I recall from one of the photos he posted there were quite a few doors from that period lined up. He might have the one your model needs already having the correct trim holes.
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Ozstatman wrote:
Here's the thread where Gerry(packardssouthwest) advertised doors.
Thank you HH56 and Ozstatman for that info. I'm going to try and see if I can find one locally first and if not then I will certainly get a hold of Gerry.
-Chris
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