Packard Forum Index » V-8 (1955-56)

My Caribbean hardtop, #1061, was originally a chromed steel type, build sheet stamped 01-27-1956. I have since replaced it with NOS gold aluminum ones as the original was rusted to all get out. I had found the NOS gold pair about 35 years ago. Either one I would think would be correct as dealers like Frost and French and some others may have replaced them for owners' way back whenever. My chrome plater seemed to think you could get that "grid" pattern today and finish it in chrome or gold.

I was able to get the original pattern made by the original manufacturer of the 1953-1954 A/C air inlet grilles but had them stamped in stainless. If you can get the original blueprint, the manufacturer is likely referenced but if you want I can look up the company that made mine to see what they offer in the appropriate hole and spacing size for the 1956 grilles if you can tell me what it is.