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I would pick up the fenders towards the front of the arch where it's bolted to radiator core brace.
That point forward is where probably 80% of the weight will be anyway. Just have a plan to where your going to set it so your not crushing the bottom point of the grille shell, or putting strain on the back end of the fenders. Maybe a couple of pallets or something like that. Then that bottom bolt can slip through the slats.
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Many years ago, 2015 to be more specific, after I'd moved 100 kms away from Sydney and helping hands, I removed the entire front clip from my '41 120 Coupe by myself. I didn't have anyone to help me. Rigged up a chain block to the rafters of the garage and used rope and whatever else came to hand to aid me in this "adventure". Worked in both getting the clip off and on. Only thing was, I did it in two steps, first the bonnet(hood) then the front clip. Seeing you have helping hands will make it a whole lot easier.
   
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The '37 120 service literature outlines a procedure for removing the front clip as a unit, listing all bolts and clips and so forth to be removed, and showing the recommended lifting point if a hoist is used. Two people could do it, but 2 people and a hoist would be much preferred. I person and a hoist could do it. If you have good paint and straight sheet metal, then towels, tape, good lighting, and patience would be needed. Force should not be needed. If unbolted parts do not move easily, find out why before proceeding. Some pool noodles or pipe insulation foam might also prove useful.
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Thanks, I’ll look that up. I’m pretty optimistic now. I can’t say that I was a couple days ago. I don’t have access to a hoist, but I do have access to three 25-30 year olds. I think the four of us should be able to handle it. I’l put the two strong guys at the front. Then me and the other can help guide the fenders.
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This arrived today. I just unboxed it to make sure it was in good shape since the box took a bit of a beating. Then, put it right back in the box for another day down the road a bit.
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For Packard front clip removal notes:
Look in the Literature Archive for "1936 Shop Manual" Download it and scroll down to page 39 and look under heading "Remove Damper or Timing Chain" for directions. The assembly will be much heavier at the front, and Packard had a fixture for lifting the assembly that attached just above the radiator tank. Some strong nylon rope or strap would do to use a come along or hoist to lift with... or several people could do it.
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Thanks, TxGOAT.
It looks like I have it covered. I’m going to work on the bolts to the running boards tomorrow.
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From whence the firewall pad? I need one too.
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Check out Quietride.com I actually bought mine on eBay, but it was directly from Quietride. For whatever reason, the shipping when ordering through eBay was about $10 less.
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