See the link to Harry Clark's video of his trip to the PI Meet last weekend.

http://www.classicpromenade.com/events/packards-international-membership-meet-2011/

Thanks to 56executive. A truly remarkable find. This will be a huge resource for people engaged in future Packard restoration projects. As always, thanks to Kev for his vision and effort to create and maintain this increasingly important platform for Packard collectors and enthusiasts.

Just an outstanding example of Packard at its best. Beautiful car, puts a smile on your face, hope it finds a good home.

Fred,
I agree with Joel, at $300-$350 I think you have a winner. At $450-500 the market still exists but is significantly smaller. Count me in for one for my 51 Patrician 400. We appreciate your help!
Mike

Like cortcomp, I'd suggest investigate for the exhaust leak. I had a ticking noise in my 327 L8 that changed frequency and pitch with engine rpm and the solution was a new O ring gasket between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe. I could never understand how that Packard "expert" tied a ticking noise in the engine to exhaust leak. I thought it was a valve lifter. Still don't get it, but the 51 Patrician 400 purrs like a kitten.

The reservoir on the firewall is an optional brake fluid retention system. If you have ever stood on you head and tried to add brake fluid to the master cylinder, you'll really appreciate the reservoir on the firewall.

Good question about the 55 Caribbean engine color. The photos are not that great. All senior engines in 1955 were Packard Cream while the 1956 Senior engines are Packard Bronze. I believe in 55 the standard valve covers are black with cream engine color Packard script. Of course Caribbeans received the 2X4 carb set up with chrome valve covers with no paint on the valve cover Packard script in both 55 and 56. In 56 the valve covers were silver with red script Packard. Hope you enjoy driving your 56 400.

Should you want to retail the 2x4 carb set up...I was unable to find a good photo of a 56 Caribbean. I did find a couple a good photos of 55 Caribbeans. Perhaps these will be helpful.
Mike

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Now that I have seen all of the photos posted, I believe the following photo is the most accurate representation of the original engine compartment:

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5399

Good luck.

Some 56 engine compartments. I'm not sure which if any are untouched originals, but this is a good variety of "The 400" engine compartment.

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5399

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4280

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2041

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1737

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=288

Good luck.

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