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The dataplate is displayed in the last photo of the series:
5622-6433 Paint VM (Black/White) Trim 11 I believe that the production number system started with the first car as 1000 in 1956, making this car the 5,433rd produced. My notes indicate there were 5,715 of the 5622 produced which would seem to indicate that this car would have been near the end of the assembly. Great looking car.
Posted on: 2011/7/2 14:03
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Re: Dick Benjamin
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Dick was a man of great knowledge, sound advice, common sense, and a willingness share his wealth of information with all. We've all lost a good friend and an Packard advocate who cannot be replaced. Condolences to Nancy and their family.
Posted on: 2011/7/1 21:29
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Re: Have you ordered from SMS Auto Fabrics
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I have had two occasions this year to make a purchase from SMS. In my case all of the items were in their inventory and shipment occurred 2-4 weeks for one order and 4-6 weeks for the other order. Products are great.
Posted on: 2011/6/1 7:25
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Another easy to do item is to check the top and bottom radiator hoses. Another relatively easy item is to replace the points and condenser. You can get a shop manual from a number of sources. I use the PAC website, www.packardclub.org, and buy one at their marketplace.
There are a number of reliable part suppliers for your car. Enjoy!
Posted on: 2011/5/23 8:16
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Re: 56 Carpet
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Neal Porter:
nealporter39@gmail.com Neal also sells completed sets with the rubber. Good luck. Mike Grimes
Posted on: 2011/4/20 20:53
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Is their a NAPA number or other make/model vehicle's front brake shoes that can also be used on a senior 1956?
Posted on: 2011/4/1 20:43
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Re: Pictures of '55 Agate and White
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Agate is definitely not gold. The Packard Club website has the paint chips, however, as you suggest, the colors on the monitor are not always what you see in person. Here's the link:
http://www.packardclub.org/ Go to the Library section and then to the reference subsection and go from there. On the paint chip section there's a DUCO paint reference for the colors. Perhaps your local paint shop would be willing to make a small sample for you. Good luck.
Posted on: 2011/2/20 8:46
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Re: !948 Packard conv. ebay
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BH's point is very good. His comment caused me to think about taking my own advice. Here's a link to the auction results of a similar car sold at RM's Scottsdale Auction a few weeks ago. This is likely the best comparable out there. Remember that the RM price includes a 10% added buyer's premium. So the buyer's bid was $60,000. Hope this helps.
http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=AZ11&CarID=r205
Posted on: 2011/2/13 13:25
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Antique cars are worth what a buyer and a seller say they are worth as the result of a transaction.
Given that as a disclaimer, the 2011 Collector Car Price Guide lists the 1948 & early 1949 22nd Series Super 8 120" wheelbase convertible, 2232, as follows: Condition 3: $26,550 "Very Good" Good Amateur restoration or partially redtored Condition 2: $41,300 "Fine" Well restored or superior restoration and some original Condition 1: $59,000 "Excellent" Restored to current maximum professional standards in every area Remember, its up to you and the seller to determine the real market number. Good luck.
Posted on: 2011/2/13 9:40
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