Re: Body Mounts

Posted by HH56 On 2024/3/10 15:31:25

Some of the cushions do have a shoulder as seen in Steele's product shown on the top cushion in post #6 above. These cushions work exactly as you describe in being mounted sometimes with the shoulder up or sometimes down so shoulder will fit in a larger hole in the body metal or frame outrigger to keep it positioned. In most locations there is also a steel tubular spacer used along with the cushions so the body bolt cannot be tightened too much and compress the rubber excessively.

As to cushions that appear to be missing, there should be something used at all frame to body positions on regular sedan or hardtop models to keep any metal to metal contact from happening. On convertibles where maximum body and frame rigidity and stiffness is required the rubber is often replaced with solid metal. If there is any significant gap between the body and frame then you most likely have something deteriorated and missing. Packard body construction and fit was good in those years so doubtful any body welds or mfg was so out of tolerance that no rubber cushion could fit between body and frame -- although if it was close it might be custom fit and not be a stock thickness piece..