Re: 1952 Packard Convertible (250)

Posted by HH56 On 2010/6/15 20:44:15

While 3 per side would have been standard on the convertible 250, there are pictures in various books & magazines showing 4 on various models. 4 from the factory would normally be only on the 400 according to the parts book. They were available from the dealer for something like $2.50 each so a cheap dressup. Also possible they were requested to be removed vs a shoddy repair.

If you want to add them back, should be able to find them from parts cars as they were used on lots of models. Next time you view the car, open the trunk and see if there are signs of a proper removal with neatly welded in holes or something else. It's even possible a back end from another car never having any was installed if it had been hit. As O_D said, they came and went and more important would be the condition and correctness of the rest of car.