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I'm looking for plans and measurements for a 1927-1928 Phaeton hood.
Regarding the entire metal structure, I've lost most of the bars, and it's quite difficult to restore.
Thank you very much.

A while ago, a Packard hood was advertised for sale on the AACA forum. It shows pictures. The hood may or may not still be for sale. The seller may be able to give you good measurements. He posts his email address. Here is a link:

forums.aaca.org/topic/420692-original-packard-hood/

Good luck!

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Following through that post, it appears that the hood for sale was determined to be from a 1931.

I believe the gentleman is asking about the folding top and bows.

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That makes sense. I tend to forget about the different terminology used in other parts of the world.

Two suggestions:

1.) Packard owners are a wealth of information and are the most helpful. Try contacting registry members and club members who have the same year and model car you have.

2.) Contact the Packard Proving Grounds in Michigan. They will put you in contact with Bruce B. The museum has electronic copies of over 40,000 different Packard part blueprints. They have found over 20 obscure part drawings for me for my 1929 640.

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If you go here and search (Ctrl + F) "BODY - TOP" you will see the various part numbers used. Maybe someone could tell you the correct assembly number for the 1927.

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/parts ... list=1924-1929%20Eight&GRPNAME=BODY

Probably the best use of your time would be to buy the full assembly drawing for the correct assembly, if he has it, then go through that and find all the part numbers that you need to make. Sometimes you may not realize some small parts are missing if you order the piece drawings first.

If Bruce doesn't have it, check with the Studebaker Museum. Note however you will need to know what you want as they don't know the cars. Bruce is more help if you are not sure, though of course I would suggest just asking here first.