Re: V8 PACKARD FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING PHOTOS & INFO WANTED

Posted by Leeedy On 2019/3/1 10:33:29
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Let the ride decide wrote:
Not sure why they both have unpainted heads.

Don't see many having the vent script "modern air" painted in gold much either.


Yes, "Modern Aire" painted in gold is something I have noticed on several original A/C cars. I asked about this back in the 1970s when there were people still alive who remembered it.

The original plan was to have the vent assemblies painted as they were made (well ahead of the vehicle) but then schedules and other issues got out of hand. Problem is that these vents ended up being painted at Conner and it got to the point where nobody had the time or facility to do the fine gold highlighting on the letter embossing. Sadly, this and the body logos for torsion-level suspension went by the wayside as a result. There will be a bit more on this in the upcoming article I'm working on now for The Packard Cormorant magazine..

Thanks again. Keep the photos coming!

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