this is what it looks like

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Acid dipping is how my shop stripps most of our bodies and body parts.It usually goes for about 3.00 per pound in the USA

My trans selector has aPNHLR ,the dipstick is accessed from the floor but someone over the years has added an under the hood dipstick as well.

It does have the ultramatic,what does the gear start mean?Interesting info on the production number,I always knew there was about 3500 made in 53 and 54 but did not know how many where produced each year.

5497 3025

Im still learning the different models and sub models myself but the trunk says "clipper deluxe" but I was told it is a duluxe sportster.Ive been watching your project ,very nice.

Thanks!

I figured it out(actually the Wife did for me!) HAHA

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OK for some reason I cannot get the pictures to attach. I will keep trying.

Well I finally decided to join the forum.I bought my 54 Packard sportster 2 years ago and enjoyed it as a weekend driver .I was hesitant to restore it in any way for two reasons.The car was in such great original shape and second I restore classic and muscle cars for a living and didnt want to bury myself in a project I dont have alot of time for.The more I drove and enjoyed the car the more I thought it deserved more,so I decided to do a good cosmetic restoration and maybe a trans rebuild starting at the end of October.
I havent worked on many Packards so I hope I can get some knowledge and good advice from the forum.This is what the car looks like as of today.