Thanks, I have used a chemical stripper on my Tear Drop camp trailer and found that it did the trick. I was able to do that project outdoors. That is not an option on this project, so I suppose I will need to use a fan to move as much air as possible.

I have been requested to remove paint from a body panel on my current project. The requester used the term "gently" to describe the removal of paint. So I guess sand blasting is out. Suggestions?

Apologies accepted! You are correct no prior commitments to secrecy were established. shhhh

more interesting developments, but a small break to fix my septic system and work will keep me busy for a few days. Currently consulting with Leeedy on a few things.

Thank you for your interest in this forum. The Caribbean quarter panel picture is not of the car in question. I am simply trying to gather as much info on the car in Neals book that is represented as the "prototype"

I would have preferred not to have details shared at this time on this venue. Two questions were asked by Home away from Home, they referred to the spare tire hub cap and the location of back up lights.

I only have the blank cap for the spare tire and my spare tire shell is currently not with the car, but I do know its location.

The back up lights are located in the same place as the car in the photo.

I did find three holes in the right front fender that may have held script.

Disclaimer: Although I have found several similarities between my car and the one in the photo, I still have many questions and several leads to track down.

A friend of mine is in the process of having metal work done on his 53 Caribbean. He tells me the body man has removed the lead in the back end and exposed the original welds. I plan on going over and photographing the work area and with some luck should be able to download pictures.

I may be one step closer to finding answers to my Caribbean prototype quest.

how about next time you are in Bend you swing by. My house is only two and half hours NW OF Bend.

I understand that the trunk lid on Conv as well as Caribbeans have be cut down. I believe this was done to accommodate the conv top.

Thank you for your interest in my QUEST.

Thank you for the photo. Do yo think there are any 70 somethings that have photos taken with their Brownie cameras from the 1952 international auto show in NY? I am going to ask the Detroit Public Library for some assistance as well. I find that talking with others in the hobby is time well spent and something I enjoy.

Thanks, I have talked with the roster keeper and with Leeedy, both have been very helpful. As far as books go I have yet to read any books that shed much light on Caribbean pre or production. I hope someone has some sort of production records tucked away.

I am looking for information and or pictures of the Prototype or very early examples of the 53 Caribbean. Interior pictures would be very interesting. I have been talking with Packard enthusiasts for several months now and wanted to reach a broader audience. Thanks for your time and interest on my quest.