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I was reading in "the post war" Packard forum a string about, and showing pictures of, louvers on the rear fenders. I have a 24 and 26 series and decided to add louvers to mine. I'm in the process of buying them from another site member. I'm using 3 on each side and though I can somewhat ascertain by looking at the pictures to determine where to locate the louvers, I know there is probably a template "somewhere" showing exactly where to install them. Being a "fuss-budget" I'm asking for any help locating a template. I've been looking at the huge amount of info available here (great job Big Kev) I haven't been able to find any reference. Thanks in advance for any help.

There was a template and I expect there may also be different ones for different models. There is a drawing for the 200 showing the location for template placement in accessories section, page 13 of 51-4 manual. Possibly there is enough info on the illustration to give an educated guess as to the proper louver locations but unless a template or two happens, it will probably come down to some kind members measuring their cars and posting the results.

Thank you Howard for the direction to look in. Don't-ja just love this web site!!!!!

Regards, Steve.....packardguy53

paging Kevin or someone with a big scanner..(Todd, you know you are a voyeur) I "just might happen to have" a template. Seems Packard was kind enough to provide with PA louvers...

Big Scanner ready and able. Send paper.....get scans.

You are all too kind.....Thank you....

Regards, Steve .......packardguy53

Hello again Packard aficionados, rather than start a new string I'm reviving an older string in the hopes that my new
questions will have the benefit of the previous questions and answers. So, I am now the new owner of 11 SS rear fender louvers (3 per side 2 cars),for my series 24 and 26 Packard's. I am looking to buy one more SS fender louver mildly elongated with the more pointed end, please check your parts cars and boxes in the garage, under the bed etc.

Question one: Does anyone know what the status of the template is for the installation of the rear louvers?

Question two: From what I can ascertain from pictures, it appears that where the louvers are installed on 4 door models there is access to the other side of the fender in order to attach the keepers on the louver studs. Is this correct? Or, are there blind installation spots? (ok, 3 questions).

If you bought the NOS louvers, did they come with any clips or retainers? They appear to all be located over the wheel well or door and since instructions say to install the retainer clips from outside, probably all are in the area that is double walled. Door interior panel could probably be removed but lots of effort. Restoration Specialtiesrestorationspecialties.com/ sells tubular speed nuts probably very much like the ones instructions call for if you need them. Download their catalog and illustrations should be actual size--at least their print catalog is. Just need to make sure the stud size is correct and the end is the open style so the stud can enter to full depth.

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