Re: Mike P 1955 400 Slow Resto Thread!

Posted by HH56 On 2022/7/18 11:46:24

The engines and transmissions were painted as a unit completely the same color less the rocker covers. Bolt on stuff like electrical, fan, oil filter, and some small items were semi gloss black. Without going back thru all the posts can't remember if this is the car with a replacement engine from a Clipper. Even so the blue engine color is wrong for a 55 400. Here is a bulletin mentioning models and colors if you wanted to do it correctly.https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/STB/55T-33.pdf

The trans fill tube bracket was there from the factory but they did change tube and dipstick lengths early on so it could also be a dealer cobble or repair. With the various issues at Connor during 55 production an occasional rough weld is not uncommon.