71 Side Chrome • The three strips of side chrome that trim each side of the Monte Carlo Convertible come from a Packard 23 rd series 2-door convertible (either Super 8 or Custom 8). • Convertible doors were longer than any other model Packard, and the extra length of the trim was needed for three sections of the Monte Carlo convertible – the front fender, door and rear fender. • Starting at the taillight, the chrome does not slightly trail upwards (as it appears to do) but instead levels out with the ground. It then continues from the taillight and attaches to the upper chrome line on the front bumper. Monte Carlo Scripts on Front Fenders • The Monte Carlo scripts on both the Monte Carlo hardtop and the convertible are identical. • The script on the convertible has been cast in brass (based on inspection) and chrome plated (like the other custom pieces of chrome trim on this car).
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