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Well still assembling the 1941 160.I have been able to make every part that I needed. But the hood strip that holds both sides of the hood together is missing.If anyone knows anyone who repros that part let me know.But if anyone can send measurements height length width and a picture of the end to show me how it should be bent would be great.Or if anyone knows who may have a used 1 for sale.If someone has 1 that is not useable and is willing to cut off 1 or 2 inches and send it to me I would be willing to buy that so I have some to measure

The center hood strip is, as you mentioned, also the hinge for the two hood panels and as far as I know has never been reproduced. I have one from a 120A (this model always had senior trim) but it is not usable as one end is damaged so your best bet is to contact the various Packard dealers to find a used replacement.

Thanks for the help I have located 1. I also found out that kanter has reproduction 1940 hood hinge strips incase anyone is looking for 1 of those