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fainacci556 wrote:
Despite a lot of anti-freeze, I had quite a leak when I put the heat on, in the interior. What a mess.

I bypassed the heater core. Wanted to verify there are only 4 hoses that go to it.

Can someone tell me how to remove the heater core so I can have it rebuilt. I have heard it was a challenge.

Also can anyone sell me that little gold shield that is right near the "Packard" script on the dash? Some motherf#!$er stole it in the garage.

Thanks for all your help

kevinpackard wrote:
[Replacement seals don't seem to be available anymore

HH56 wrote:
One addition to the nice video Pgh Ultramatic made is he appears to have an early 55 car because I didn't see a small added bracket helping hold the box to the firewall.

On later 55s or the early 55s that had a field mod done and on all 56 models there is a small bracket welded at the upper inside corner of the box near the ballast resistor. In addition to the three 5/16 bolts holding the heater assy there will also be a sheet metal screw thru that bracket into the firewall. Some of the brackets were short or welded too close to the edge of the box and the screw is sort of behind the box needing the screwdriver to be held at a slight angle to turn it. Later brackets were a bit longer so the screw should be readily visible and accessible..