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Re: PackardDon's 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan
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The only part I have is the button and the short wire leading to it. I was going to wire that up to aftermarket power locks on the '54, but I just haven't gotten around to it.
Posted on: 7/16 15:33
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Re: PackardDon's 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan
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Two buttons wired in parallel which look something like the old chrome Ford starter buttons. One mounted on each end of dash that go to ground when pushed. The single wire connected to both buttons feeds a relay which is activated by a ground signal. Relay looks identical to the common black case power relays but works with a ground like a horn relay. It is mounted on the upper cowl next to the power window relay and is powered by the same breaker as the windows.
Posted on: 7/16 16:20
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Re: PackardDon's 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan
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Thank you, Howard! Powered by the same breaker, I wonder what would happen if someone put up a window or two while someone else was locking the door.
Posted on: 7/16 16:23
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I doubt much would happen. The breaker is over amped to protect multiple windows operating at the same time and the solenoids are only on briefly. If more than one window motor was stalled at a limit and switches were held down then it might trip if the locks were activated.
Posted on: 7/16 16:28
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You can see a fair representation of what I have described with the screws in this photo. I didn't count but there are probably a dozen or so attachment points on the upper part of the grill and a similar attaching arrangment in the bumper section. In case you see this Howard, on the 1956 grille mesh/screen shown in your own photo below, I presume the Clipper’s was held the same way as you described but rather than being peened potmetal, is it possible that these are heads of quick screws? I have quite a few of them somewhere just this size but now that I want them, they are not to be found but if I locate one I’ll add a photo. They have a super-steep spiral of probably less than a single turn and hold well in soft material. Their heads are plain and round just like the visible heads shown in your own photo below. On my car, this would of course apply only to the mesh in the bumper and I have an NOS one for it already but I also have a couple original spares to clean up and possibly sell so will need to disassemble. 
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