Hello, quick check mid-project! I got this thermostat kit from one of the big two. Why am I remembering a post that said it's supposed to be a paper gasket? Is this incorrect?

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I've taken a few drives around carefully avoiding people, posted mainly on the 22-23rd FB page also. One to Plum Island, took another two out to Parker's because I dropped off/picked up for a seat belt installation.

Also I'm in to work when needed to be and Penny's my daily, so she's around town those days as well, rain, snow, sun. Even in difficult times, she brings a smile to most, present company included.

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Ok let's get back on track here folks. '48 Super w/OD and electromatic clutch. $9,750. Looks beautiful, but that's just my opinion ;)

Included some pictures for the non-Facebook folks

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/381161299437819/

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Well he sure has a lot of friends there, and what looks like a 22nd series peeking out from under a cover.

Just curious about the cause behind the high-speed turnpike driving exception for my own knowledge, and if this means one might want to consider something different for the tank if one was planning a longer trip with more highway miles?

Re:leaded additives/fuel, this is still the #1 thing (in my experience) that men aged 50-70 ask me specifically about. Usually after making some comment about their opinion on the styling and/or putting a V8 and disc brakes in. My replies about the originality and it being fine on pump gas after the rubber/carb rebuild baffles every time! The ladies and younger or older folks always love the car as is.

Thanks!

I'm going to go for it, though it might take some time to get it pending how he wants to manage the actual sale vs outbreak risk. I'll report back about which variety it turned out to be!

Hello,

Can someone help me identify if this is an actual cormorant or a knock-off? To me, it looks like the later swept back wing versions rather than the one I need for my 49, but I'm not an expert on these. I'll take it if it's a legit Packard piece and not an aftermarket swan even if just to swap at a later time with someone who needs one. It's bunched with other obviously knock off pieces which is why I'm being careful.

Thanks!

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Thanks for the boltdepot resource, not sure how I didn't find that just on google or maybe I didn't realize they sell small quantities if I did see them come up in a search. Anyway, I can't find the special sized heads, though I will contact boltdepot to see if they can get them, so I'm going to most likely get regular hex heads.

Is 3/4 length the right choice? 25/32 is the head size I thought, didn't see a length anywhere but I'd imagine too long and it won't hold the skirt on tight.

Hello All,

After many searches I was able to determine that my 49 Deluxe 2262 takes this size bolt for the fender skirts:
Packard part number 399938 fits 1948-53 All models. This is a 5/16-24 X 25/32" bolt.

Thanks to motor city packards for that information on a previous thread. Unfortunately their project to sell these seems over. I can't seem to find anywhere to get this size, and generally all the stores around me don't seem to carry many fine threaded grade 8 or stainless bolts anyway.

Would any 5/16-24 x 3/4 grade 8 hex head work if I just order a box off amazon? Boxes of 50 of these seem to be pretty reasonable at around $12 for 50. I understand the original size was different to accommodate using the Packard emergency tools to remove the skirts, but that's not a concern of mine as I keep a well stocked toolkit in the trunk at all times.

Thank you!

That is very cool, though I just went with this Bluetooth Speaker which charges with solar panels, has a charging bank via usb for phones, aux input, and 60hrs of play time. The only thing it doesn't have is AM/FM, which I don't really listen to anyway with streaming music. The flashlight feature also comes in handy in the car at night or rooting around in the trunk.