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1953 Clipper Deluxe trunk latch

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I am new so hope I am not doing this wrong
I just picked up a 1953 Clipper Deluxe and the entire trunk latch and lock assembly is missing, and I also cannot find the driver side taillight housing in all the parts that came with it

Any help would be greatly appreciated this is the first Packard I have ever owned, and it is in partially restored condition but running and driving

Posted on: 2024/12/18 13:31

1953 Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan |Project Blog

53 Cavalier

Re: 1953 Clipper Deluxe trunk latch

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On the left there is a link called "Directory" where you can find a list of vendors.
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/direc ... ndex.php?Category=Packard%20Vendors

What part of the world are you in? Someone near you may have a parts car with what you need. I have a trunk latch assembly, but I've robbed the lock out of it. I don't have any tail light housings, mine are different than yours.

I have a '53 Cavalier, you'll love your Clipper Deluxe!

Posted on: 2024/12/18 13:38

53 Cavalier

Re: 1953 Clipper Deluxe trunk latch

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Post some pictures of your car when you have a chance, we'd love to see your project. There is a ton of great information on this site, and lots of members that can answer just about any Packard question you have.

Posted on: 2024/12/18 13:41

Pgh Ultramatic

Re: 1953 Clipper Deluxe trunk latch

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Pretty much every vendor has those latches.

I have a spare lens but it's very faded.

Posted on: 2024/12/18 14:28

Packard Don

Re: 1953 Clipper Deluxe trunk latch

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I have the latch mechanism from a 1954 Patrician but not the outside bezel which would be different on your car. As others have said, it should be a common and easy to find part and the same for the taillight. For the latch, once you find one with or without a key, you may even be able to find a new old stock lock-set that is already properly keyed which will fit the trunk and the glove box.

Posted on: 2024/12/18 14:53

53 Cavalier

Re: 1953 Clipper Deluxe trunk latch

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Quote:

Packard Don wrote:
I have the latch mechanism from a 1954 Patrician but not the outside bezel which would be different on your car. As others have said, it should be a common and easy to find part and the same for the taillight. For the latch, once you find one with or without a key, you may even be able to find a lock-set that is already properly keyed which will fit the trunk and the glove box.

Thanks for your comment! I have 3 keys for my Cavalier right now because I replaced the trunk lock with the one from my parts car. I hadn't even thought about swapping the glove box lock from my parts car as well. That will make my keys correct for my car! A small thing, but the closer to factory correct my car is, the better!

Posted on: 2024/12/18 15:24

Packard Don

Re: 1953 Clipper Deluxe trunk latch

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Glad to have helped and I just went through the same thing! Now my car has a proper set of Packard Motor Car Company keys and all NOS locks.

Incidentally, the supposed NOS ignition lock that one of our dealers sells is actually NORS (New Old Replacement Stock) and doesn't have the key-code stamped on as the original ignition tumblers do and it has other little differences as well.

Posted on: 2024/12/18 15:35