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An Index to Service Information for 1957-58 (57th->58th Series) Packards

1957-58 (57th->58th Series) - BODY

SubjectApplicationDocument
Arm Rest Screw Interference with Propeller Shaft, Center
bracket modified in production - field retrofit
58L-K9
Body Shop Supplies
Information
(not specified)
Bumper Guards
Exhaust Noise
(Not Specified)
Cowl Vent Fresh Air Intake Vent Kit
improved passenger cooling - production change, field installation
58L-J8-P8-Y8
Crash Pad (instrument board)
superceded with 58th Series - not subject to shrinkage
57th
Crash Pad Buckling (instrument board
new design in production - field installation
57th
Door Belt Molding
removal and installation procedure
58L-J8
Fiberglass Repair Kit
now available - supplemental information, instructions
58th
Front Seat Cushion Spring Modification...to Eliminate Cover Damage
cancels SSB No. 335 - new procedure, additional clip
58L-J8
Front Window - Water Deflector
Production Change, Retrofit
12th Series
Headlining Flutter
high speed operation - replacement of nos. 2 and 3 bows with 1957 type
58L-K9
Hood - see:
BONNET
Paint Formulations
mixing formulas - body and engine enamels
57th
Paint Formulations
mixing formulas - body enamels
58th
Paint Formulations
mixing formulas - Cumberland Gray, Lilac
57th
Rear Fender Fin, Wrinkled or Bubbled Mylar Trim on
new adhesive - field replacement
58L-K9
Rear Fender Panels
complete quarter assembly v. overlay only - part number reference
57th
Rear Quarter Belt Molding
removal and installation procedure
58L-J8
Sealer and Rubber Cement Removal from New Vehicles
paint finish - use of painters naptha
57th;
(58th)
Seat Cushion Location
Delivery Inspection
(Not Specified)
Sheet Metal Parts Damaged in Transit, Replacement
slight dents/scratches - dealer to repair
All Models
Tailgate Rattle, Station Wagon
improper alignment - use of shims
57L-P8
Time Allowance Changes
headlining installation - sedan v. wagon
57th
Trim Molding - Correction
see SSB No. 337 - rear quarter molding part numbers
58L-K9
Trim Molding
door/quarter trim pad edge - available for earlier models
58L-K9
Upholstery Wear at Inside Door Handle
rough flange edge - dress with file/stone
58th
Water Leaks at Rear Quarter, Correction of
proper testing, sealing
58L-J8
Water Leaks in Rear Seat Compartment, Road Noise and/or
inner/outer wheelhouse joint - testing, additional sealing
58L-Y8
Windshield Washer - see:
ACCESSORIES
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Windshield Wiper - see:
INSTRUMENTS
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SC = Service Counselor
SL = Service Letter
STB = Service Technical Bulletin
SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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