IT WAS. BUT IS NOW SANDWICHED BETWIN TWO STEEL PLATES JB WELD AND FASTENED ALSO WITH SCREWS AND NUTS.

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Window now all the way up against the stop on the top of the vent. Very good!
Now have to determine why can't get flipper to close properly. Once again thanks, you saved me from another wild goose chase.

Yep tow door. Good suggestion. Thanks

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I think it is not tightened up. I will make sure it's all the way up tomorrow. Thank you.
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Thanks for the feedback. New guides with new felt, I have been working on adjustment with no improvement which led me to wonder about a preload.

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PW motor
Removed motor replaced brushes on driver’s side window, works fine except stops about ¼ inch shy of full height. Did I miss a preload on the spring mechanisms when I refastened the motor to the mechanism? Or maybe there is something that I am not seeing?
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The car has been driven and displayed at our local car show, and at our car club meetings. After ten years of being a care taker its time to pass this car on.
Other than polishing and buffing an older repaint, the exterior looks much as it did when we bought it. (A nice looking20 footer, condition three in Old Cars and Parts). The interior has been redone. Seating material, door panels, and carpeting all were replaced with original pattern materials from SMS. A list of what has been done while in my possession is available along with photos via E mail. I have been able to put the list of what I did but am having trouble attaching pictures. I am able to e-mail them if you want to see the interior or exterior.

Subject 1956 Packard 400

The car has been driven and displayed at our local car show, and to our car club meetings.
I am now considering the sale of this car. Other than polishing and buffing the exterior it looks much as when we bought it. (a nice-looking 20 footer, condition three in Old Cars and Parts). Pictures attached
Some of the work done to the car since it had been in my possession:
*registered and titled in North Carolina
*pressure washed engine bay and undercarriage
*Bendix power brake booster rebuilt (Ed Stram Fl.)
*brake wheel cylinders replaced (all four wheels)
*new flex brake lines
*new front and rear wheel seals (all four wheels)
*rebuilt broken power steering valve
*installed new O-rings in power steering cylinder
*added silicon brake fluid
*gas tank removed, cleaned and sealed.
*Sending unit repaired to working condition
*fuel pump rebuilt (new parts)
*cracked flexible fuel line replaced
*carburetor rebuilt
*engine bay painted
*motor painted correct gold color
*painted valve covers silver, with red script, (Packard)
*replaced missing air cleaner cover and washer bottle
*all new exhaust system from Kepich Exhaust
*new temperature sending unit
*generator and starter rebuilt, replaced power window motor.
*front end checked and aligned
*transmission electrical components removed, cleaned contacts, and replaced
*replaced missing flywheel cover
*load level electrical components cleaned and replaced
*load level control arms straightened
*Load level gearbox repaired and seals replaced
*load level limit switch replaced with new old stock
*rebuilt water pump installed
*new battery
*horn wire/button repaired to working order
*both front floor pans replaced
*original headliner cleaned, padding on dashboard replaced.
*Package shelf refreshed
*new floor padding and carpeting with correct heel pad from Kepich Exhaust
*broken seat frame repair welded stripped down and replaced cushion materials
*new correct pattern cloth and heavy-duty vinyl installed on seats and door panels( SMS @ $100/yard)
*replaced missing robe rails and Packard Crest emblems
*replaced missing door sill plates
*installed new wind lace

In a few days I may be blessed to have turned 21 four times, = (84), and my 10+ year 55 Packard 400 restoration is nearly done (yea!). Before I leave my worldly car stuff I am trying to avoid my wife from having to deal with it. I have witnessed some of car guys pass on and the stuff they held on to end up in the “dumpster”.

My stuff is mostly "core" quality: a couple v8 radiators that need to be re-cored, an early, mostly complete 320 v8 (casting date 54), along with an ultramatic - both removed from a Hudson; two sets of 50s hub caps. Some small items: master power window switch, glass washer bottles, speedometer with no needle, and disassembled 56 bumper.

I plan to post a '56 400 on the cars for sale site that I purchased from a collection in upstate NY when I started my 55 400 project, as a reference car that I drove to local car shows.

Anyone interested can call 919 718 5278 and start speaking, so as not to be hung up on. WE get robo calls. Parts located in Sanford NC.

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Still concerned about the ride on the 55 400 (ref. Post 6-3-22) same subject. With the car dead level, front to back, measuring at the rear of the door (B pillar) both driver and passenger show 12 ¼ “. Sitting next to my 56 400 makes the 56 look like a “low rider”. Bouncing on the 55 bumpers is a lot stiffer than the 56. I am at a loss as to any way to correct this. The car has yet to driven on the road only in and out of the garage.
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Update: Started engine ran up to normal operating temperature ( thermostat open). Oil pressure gauge working. Temperature gauge in normal (mid-range). Now only concern is gas gauge. Will cut hole in trunk rather dropping tank. Expect to solve problem!
Tank has copper wire ground to frame.
thank you all for the input!
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