Re: The front seat 1948 Packard 22nd Series Touring Sedan

Posted by JD in KC On 2011/3/23 9:17:22

I checked the parts manual and it shows the spring as standard equipment for a 2282. Maybe they didn't put it on right-hand drive models? The attachment on the floor is impossible to miss if it's there. It consists of a fairly hefty metal tab sticking up from the floor with a hole through it. Unfortunately, I don't have any picture that shows it clearly.

I would disassemble the sliders from the seat frame for purposes of cleaning. Mine were completely immobile with dirt and crud. I had to soak them in solvent and then use a rubber mallet to get them moving. I didn't have any problem re-attaching the seat to the pre-installed sliders (having someone help maneuver the seat into position makes it a whole lot easier).

Edit: I added a higher resolution close-up of the spring still attached to the floor. The attachment tab sort of blends into the background.

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