Body Number: 2112-22185
Vehicle Number: 2112-22635
Date of Delivery: 9-3-47
From the Packard forum site: 2112 body is the Deluxe Clipper Eight Touring Sedan

I am resto modding this to a41 Clipper and marked as Ike's staff car at SHAEF Headquarters. Grill, hood, etc. will be replaced with 41 Clipper parts

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I'll take the wheel. Very kind of you. If you find the clips, throw them in and I'll rivet them back on. It's only for a spare and the center hole is correct. I'll search my word documents for the model number for the Clipper as I researched those numbers when I first acquired the vehicle.
PM sent on the wheel to arrainge shipping.

PO torch cut front brake drums to get rolling on trailer for delivery. So now I need new or good used front brake drums for this vehicle. And could use a 15" wheel with the clips for the hub cap for a spare tire in the truck. Any leads appreciated. Atlanta, GA area.

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Received two front floor panels from C/C and they appear to be what we need. Not a lot of pressed or stamped detail, but it's under the carpet anyway. A long ways from pulling body and cutting and welding, but wanted to get them in case prices go up or companies go out.
Trying to get a set of points so we can get this thing started. No spark at points, but coil checks out OK replaced condenser already.
Found some NAPA number sna dwill try tomorrow.

Great information. We have tested the coil after removing the shielded cable and, fortunately, it tests out OK. We will take the ignition switch and cable attached to a local locksmith to get a key made and/or the cylinder replaced. We will test the switch for resistance through the coil wire and, if everything checks out ok, keep the original set up, with new keys. Not worried about door locks or truck at this time.

Thanks for the information.

Fantastic! It looked to be a one piece unit, which made no sense to me, so now I am comfortable trying to pry it apart. It was attached with a triangular bracket and I have many 6v coils and brackets in stock from my military vehicles of WWII restorations, most, if not al, are 6v, but negative ground, which should not affect the coil.
We'll try to get it started with new points and condenser and then decide which way to go long term.

Thank you so much for this.

Had some military radio guys look at the photo and seems it is some sort of civilian ham radio taxi cab or police car type radio, not a military radio. But I like the look, so am on the look out for one.

Placed with the interior waiting for the turkey to be served. Looks like I need some floor pans. Any leads on 47 Clipper front and rear floor pans? If not, I'll break out the metal brake and welder and get 'er done.

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Need to replace my coil. The one we took out is a one piece unit attached to the ignition switch. As we don't have a key with this acquisition, it is no issue. But, I can't find reference to a Autolite 6v coil and hardwired ignition switch unit.
The manual does not show an image of the OE 6v coil or describe it's removal or installation. Is this unit still available? Or do I install a separate 6v coil and aftermarket ignition switch?

Here is an image of what I removed. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

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Yes, we recently visited the America's Packard Museum in downtown Dayton, OH to see this car. A real PackardSalad. Someone's version of a staff car, which is fine with us, but just cautioned us that because something is in a "useum" does not make it real or historically accurate. Just donated.

But, some interesting bits. Thompson machine gun holder on the dash with a Midland CB radio mic clipped on the dash. Hood ornament from a 47, so probably a 47 Clipper, which ours is.

Wow....fender skirts and all.