Thanks for the information.
I found using vise grips, ( the wide flat jaw type, and a flexible plastic piece between the moulding and jaws ) I was able to reinstall it ) additionally the hood is separated at center & off vehicle. Need to work slowly ! !
Thanks,
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Phil,

Not sure about SKF number: My Packard book shows index number 15.3225 & P/N 302274 ( oil seal assembly, crosshaft 120 thru 19th series ). Hope this helps.
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The chrome strip running down the center of the hood
on a 15th series 120. Having pryed it off very carefully
( it's not bent or distorted ) and replating & painting
hood.

Any suggestions on replacing it ? I don't want to sand down the area it clamps over. I've tried various clamping and pads , wooden blocks, etc to get it to snap/ clamp back over the painted area it fastens too. I don't think it was slid on . I suppose the factory had a special piece of tooling that fit over & applied equal pressure to avoid bending it.
Does anyone have experience reinstalling this piece, any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
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Santa is right,
" Merry Christmas to All & to All a Good Night "
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John,
Absolutely incredible a true craftsman.
Thanks for posting, I'm sure many of us
will now know the correct way of doing
this type of work even though we don't
possess Your skill & expertise.
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Thanks to all for info. And while I'm here does anyone have the hex head screws part # 5739 they hold the fender & splasher together along the upperside on 15th seeries 120 and others.
Thanks
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I have a 15th series (1937) 120.
The window handles & windwing handle ( cranks ) are about to be rechromed, there was no way I could see to remove the knob that rotates as the window is rolled up/down . However one of the knobs seemed a little loose now the knob pulls out about 3/16" , Does anyone know how or if these can be disassembled without destroying ?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Al,

You can use a couple of pieces of 3/16" square stock 1-1/2"long, weld to some all thread of correctsize for holes in firewall ( about 2 inches in length ).
Hope this provides some help.
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Ladies & Gentlemen:

" MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL & TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."

Isn't it great fun working on Your Packard in a cold airplane hangar along with a Cessna ?
I congratulate You, It's not always easy :
My difference was, I had a Cub for company & it isn't quite as cold in Oregon.
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