Re: {Chrysler 300} 1964 Package Tray

James,

I just did a minor refurbish on my 1965 Package Tray, but I can also speak about its past. First, your shape is the same as mine, with the center dropdown for the 300 badge. Once you remove the trim, there may be a screw or two on the ends to remove. Then, if yours is like mine, it is held in the center by two spring type clips that secure it in place. You can find them with the seat out, but you just grab the center with two hands and pull straight out. Mine holds together well, but it had been repaired in the past with thin metal plate glued underneath to strengthen it. I don't know about steam. Let me know when you get it pulled what you have.

To refinish I sanded and used Duplicolor Fabric and Vinyl Paint and it turned out nice. SEM also makes this stuff.

Ron Klinczar

1965 Chrysler 300 in Ice Blue

On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 1:48 PM 'James Douglas' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi All,

At some point in the near future, I will have to pull the package tray to cut it for the rear defroster.

It also has a slight sag in the area near the passenger side.

This stuff is a pressed particle board. I know from experience that getting it out without it coming out in parts is not fun.

Assuming I get it out relatively clean, what methods have people used to rebuild them?

My initial thought is to steam the deformed area and see if I can get it back into shape. Then perhaps fiberglass the rear to stiffen it up. Cut the hole for the defroster and then paint the entire unit.

Thoughts? Experiences?

Thanks, James

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