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Here is the National Automotive Service Data covering Packards from 1929-1956. This contains quick reference on engine mechanicals by model, engine wire diagrams, firing order, etc. This has been broke in sections by series, and by specific models.
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This is the 1933-1936 (10th-14th Series) Packard Eight Parts List. This contains parts diagrams and a complete parts list of all the parts for the 1933-1936 Packard Eight models.
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This is the 1935 - 1940 Auto-Lite Electrical Equipment Parts List for Packard. Contains parts list and illustrations.
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Here is the 1935-1941 Packard Part List (also called the Parts Manual). This piece is an essential companion to the Service Manual. Not only does it provide information on what part number is what, more importantly it provides the exploded part views that are needed when rebuilding components.
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This is the 1936 14th Series 120 Wire Diagram
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This is the 1936 14th Series 120, Super Eight, and Twelve Wire Diagrams
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This is the 1936 replacement parts catalog for Bendix-Stomberg Carburetors for Packard Automobiles.
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This is the instructions for installing the NoRol PA-333057 accessory on the 1936 models
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This is the 1936 One Twenty Accessory Brochure
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This is the 1936 Packard '120' Brochure. It contains pictures and specifications of the various models.
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This is the 1936 Packard 120 (One-Twenty) Owner's Manual. This covers the care, operation, and minor mechanical repair of the "120" cars for 1936.
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This was provided to new owners and gives features, operation and basic service information.
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This is the 1936 Packard One-Twentry-B Salesman Databook. These were provided by the factory to the Salesman at the dealership and listed all the features and specifications on the various models.
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This is the 1936 Packard Portfolio (Sales Catalog) covering the Packard Twelve, Super Eight, and Eights.
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This is the 1936 Packard Shop manual covering the 120, Super Eight and Twelve models. Covers all aspects of mechanical repair on these vehicles.
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This is the 1936 Packard Twelve Owners Manual. It contains valuable information of the operation and repair of the Packard Twelves.
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This is a complete set of original 1936 Packard Service Letters (24 issues) These contain running service changes and company news and also contain information about the new 1937 models.
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This is the 1937 issue "Number 30" Master Price List for "Guaranteed Precision Built Packard Parts"
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UPDATED 9/4/2013
Here are the complete service instructions for the servicing of a Bijur lubrication system on a 1934 Packard. This was also typical of 1932-1936 system and may be useful for other years. -
These are General Letters issues by Packard to Zone and/or Dealers on various issues.
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These are the General Service Bulletins that were sent to Zones and Dealer. They contain additional information that is useful in regards to parts and special service information
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These Packard and Studebaker-Packard Annual Corporate Reports were prepared each year for the annual stockholders meeting and distributed to the shareholders. They contains interesting information on both what occurred the previous year and also the some outlooks for the coming year. Some contain wonderful pictures of new models, new plant renderings, etc.
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This is a list of carburetor application by model. It is a work in progress and will be edited and updated and information is discovered.
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This is a list of Packard engine serial numbers from 1899-1956. Hopefully this will left to provide not only a reference to those wanting to know if their engine is correct for their model, but also some basic information about all the engine in a quick reference.
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This guide was put together to help identify Hub Caps and Full Wheel Covers that were used on Packard models. This is a work in progress, so it will be updated as folks are able to give me more pictures and information.
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This is a chart showing how the model years and series interrelate with one another. I also tried to show the a specific models evolution across the various years and series. I hope you find it usefull.
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Compiled table of Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications for 1935-1954.
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The is a collection of Packard Patent Filings grouped by initial filing date. Please note that Packard filed for patent many years before those items were used in production in some cases.
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This a collection of Pre-War Film Supplements that were provided to Packard Service departments as part of Service Training. This booklets contains condensed service information on a variety of topics. As more of the Supplements are found they will be added to the list below. If you have any, please donate a scanned copy of them to the website.
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These are the Parts and Accessories Bulletins that were sent from Factory to the Zone and Dealer about changes in Parts and Accessories.
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These are letter issued by the Philadelphia Zone Office, to dealers located in their zone, on various Service related subjects.
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Listing of Body Styles and Models by year as well as number of Cars made;
Wheelbase, Bore & Stroke, Horsepower, Price Range & Weight Range.
Limited photos of early Packards & Celebrities with Packards. This booklet was created by Neil Anderson. -
"This booklet is designed for use by Auto-Lite servicemen. It is a refresher on how the Auto-Lite Generator Regulator works and on service procedures."
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Sherwin-Williams Paint data which includes both enamel and lacquer mix formulas and codes for the 33-36 Packard seniors, and the 120s as well. There is also a 3-page letter from Packard advising dealers of optional color codes for the 14th series.
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This is a Stromberg Carburetor Manual and Parts Catalog prepared for the Packard Motor Car Company. This was sent to the Service Managers at the Packard dealerships
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Technical Letters issues by Packard on various issues.
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Trade Letters on various matters that were issued by Packard to Zones and Dealers
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This was an original insert card that was hung next to a the spark plug rack at a garage. It lists which spark plugs to use for many of the US Passenger cars from 1930-1942.
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This is the WDO Dual Climate Controlled Carburetor Service Sheet for 1938 and Prior models.