I found the car curious as well, but I am no expert on Senior cars. The good news is Rudy Creteur (probably spelled incorrectly) still maintains the records at Rollston and has researched many cars in the past, so me thinks the truth is available.

An outside visor was not a Factory accessory. The outside visors seemed to be most popular beginning around 41 or so, very popular with the customizing crowd. It'd be a good bet that they are reproduced for, say, a 47 chevy so I suggest you begin your search with the repro/hotrod supply sites.

No.

Inside visors not reproduced. Usually survive well enough from parts cars to be restorable, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a pair. Try Joel Ray, John Ulrich, David Moe or Sandy Chirco.

I'll meetcha halfway Dave....yes, you are correct, both were 16" wheels beginning in 37, the V-12 being wider, but I still get credit for the 5 bolt vs. 6 bolt distinction. Parts book page 245, 338811.

I'm no expert, but from 50 ft away, the V-12's had 6 bolt 17" wheels/drums whereas the Super8's definitely had 16" 5 bolt wheels/drums. Many, many other chassis differences, but I would think the wheels would be a dead giveaway. Post a picture, and I guarantee you will get a definitive answer here.

I'm sure everyone would agree that checking out a seller/contractor/doctor/lawyer, etc. is a fine idea. For those who are not aware, I am Packard247 on Ebay and have feedback there since 1999. I have bought/sold/traded with many Packardinfo members. The problem with feedback/second hand or rumored reputations is the truth can be hidden, or misunderstood the further you get from the sources. Obviously, Ken and I had a disagreement. I tried (unsuccessfully) to work with Ken for resolution. Ken then protested to Ebay who arbitrated the dispute; Ebay did not rule in his favor. Ken has since posted what you saw, of course reflecting only his perspective, and that of "someone else" who also takes a slap at Sandy Chirco.
What does it say about a man who conducts himself in such a manner? I'm not going to go further, and certainly not in a public forum where only my opinion would be noted, and I certainly am Not inviting Ken to further libel my name, or re-live personal matters here. Packardworld is surprisingly small - several of my Packard friends have come across Ken's vilification and called me to make me aware of it.
Yes, I am aware of it.

John, as a native of Utica, NY, (and not have read the referenced book), can you inform me as to what plant you are referring to in Utica?

The issue is how difficult is it to changeover a 41-110 transmission with a short tailshaft (basically the speedo gear housing) to the 41 Clipper style pictured with the long tailshaft housing.
Then let's muddy the waters by wondering whether an overdrive tranny (R9) just happens to have the same overall length as the non-OD Clipper tranny with the long tailshaft as pictured. You know, the kind of wishful thinking that would allow installation of a overdrive tranny directly in place of the existing tranny without having to adapt the driveshaft. Now where'd that magic genie go to...

Now available via the magic of Ebay for $7,500.00 or offer. Well, I must have missed something...better get it before it goes to Barrett-Jackson!