Packard Forum Index » V-8 (1955-56)

For my 56 Clipper Sedan Deluxe, I have a roughly 4.5" long "Packard" script that went diagonally at the bottom right corner of my trunk lid. It is broken, and I have seen many larger "Packard" scripts for sale, but never one this size.

I think I read somewhere that this script did not originally come with the 56 Clippers, but due to popular outrage, the factory made them and Clipper owners went to their dealers to have them put on as an "after market" item.

Anyway, I'd sure like to find one of these in good shape. I am not sure where I am batting zero on this one. Maybe not too many people had them put on. Dulinski was not familiar with such a script.

Take a look in this site's 1955-56 Service Index - namely, the Body section, and look for a topic on "Script Name Plate Kit". Follow the link to see a scan of the original letter that was sent to dealers, which includes a P/N for the retro-kit.

Then, if you check the 55-56 parts book, Gr. 31.1893 shows that this Packard script plate - and the seals and speednuts for it - are the same as what was used on 55th Series Clippers.

Thanks. I wish I could just send a check and a letter to the address shown in the letterhead.

It's good to know that this was on all the 55's. I will include this in my continued search.