Hi Don, looks like you got quite a job ahead of you. Just remember before you take anything apart take lots of pictures (Thank goodness for digital cameras!), it will help in the long run when you look back and say did this bolt go up or down and how did this wire run under or over this bracket.
If you get a chance post some pictures of the engine compartment. We are always looking for untouched Packard's to see how wiring and hoses were run, or at least I am.
Thanks!
Wes

I guess it just goes to show, no real set standard for mirror placement. Found this on Michael V Struebing FaceBook page just like my 47 Maroon Packard. The funny thing was that on that same car the passengers side mirror is mounted in the trim.
Wes

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Howard did you see these on FaceBook?
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Rain-X works the best.
Wes

I didn't see anything about replacing the battery cables, I had a similar problem. I could see gas pooling, checked my spark with the plugs removed and had good spark. I though that maybe the starter was going out and not able to crank it fast enough. But before pulling the starter I decided to make a new set of cables, which is a lot easier. Put the new cables on and was just looking to see if there was any different in it cranking and all of a sudden it fired up. Although the old cables didn't look bad the new ones did the trick.
Wes

Maybe not the best way, but after I had bought a 47 Packard after setting over ten years. I blocked the tires, removed the coil wire, put it in first and cranked the starter. All the time holding the clutch down, as the Packard started putting pressure on the blocks (I blocked all tires.) it popped loose. I haven't had any problems after that. But as I first said probably not the best way to do it.
Wes

I like my carburetor switch, people look at you kind of funny when your seating there and the car starts up and your hands are free. I tell them their press to start button has nothing on a Packard. HA!

Plus it makes it easy to turn over the engine when your working by yourself.
Wes

Hi 50 2382,
There's a lot of good information, here and a lot of different ways to go. But as stated, cables is a good place to start. Just because they look good doesn't mean they are (Plus if they aren't bad it's never bad to keep them as a backup.)and good fresh correct size battery. Also check the connections at both ends of the cables. Next since the car is new to you and it's been setting awhile drop the oil pan and clean out that old oil. Next I would get a leak down checker (I think Harbor Freight has them.) and check each cylinder. If you don't find any major problems go out and buy some new spark plugs and gap them before installing. Since the guy said it ran before, just been awhile take your time. I would disconnect the fuel line from the tank at the fuel pump and run a hose to a safe gas can just to see if I could get her started. After a couple of cranks, you should see gas squirt from the jets in the carburetor, this will be your first sign that at least the fuel pump is pumping some fuel and could still be good.
I think this would be a good starting point for you, just remember the car has been sitting for awhile take your time.
Just my two cents.
Wes
P.S. Good looking car.

Howard,
The old man that had the Maroon Packard before me said that that was the correct mirror for that car, so that is all I can go by.
Wes