BigKev,
I have one or two threads in the PreWar forum that are probably better suited here (OD speed adjustment and 1940 electric wipers installed in other cars). Could you tell me how to move them create a link? Couldn't figure that out.

Thanks,
Pat

For whatever its worth, Budd supplied doors at least into 1939. I noticed their nice build tags on the inside of a couple of the doors of my 39 Six Sedan.

Joe,
It looks like you have what you need. I see from you photos that you have, still connected to the three point mount, the original brackets that would have been part of the dash structure. Those brackets may serve well if you are working on a vacuum replacement.

It's been a few years since I made the conversion to my 39, so I don't remember exactly what the bracketry looked like once I got it right. I intentially left the vacuum mount in place in case I, or some future person, wanted to bring it back to original.

While you have the motor out, I would recommend feeding the bearings some 20 weight oil. The output end bearing is easy enough to get to...just a few drops at the shaft to bearing interface and perhaps a few drops at the 'ball and socket' interface of the bearing itself. The other end of the motor may be another story; I don't recall whether that bearing is accessible without dissassembling the motor.

Good Luck,
Pat

Okay, West, Okay...I'll talk. I have installed the 1940 junior wiper motor in a 39 junior, but not a 1940 Senior, although I think the cowl and linkages are so similar that it could be done. Although Packard provided the dual action fuel pump to improve the vacuum based wiper system, and mine was performing relatively well, I had the opportunity to buy a 40 Jr. system and decided to go for it. In general, I want authenticity, but will concede if for safety and drivability improvements.

The quick summary of parts needed:
1) Motor assembly (includes cam relay that controls the wiper park position)
2) wiper transmissions: electric include push/pull rods that go up into the transmissions whereas the vacuum type use the familiar chain link style.
3) On/Off Switch: 40 had only On and Off
4) simple bracket: yes, it was custom, but nothing more than a strip of 18 gauge sheet metal bent accordingly
5) small washers to use as shims

More detail
The original vacuum motor uses a different mount than the electric, whose motor has an integral three point mounting plate. Although the mounts were different, one of the holes of the electric mount lines up perfectly with one of the original holes. The simple bracket was used to hold the motor relative the the body dash structure, which required an 1/8" hole (not visible). The adjustment of the wiper connecting rods is simple and the system works extremely well. The system was put into service on its maiden voyage and I am quite pleased with it.

I'll try to dig up the photos and post them here.
I hope this helps,
Pat

Kev,
Congratulations and thanks for all your hard work. Love the site, thankful to have it, love to contribute, love to 'meet' new friends here.

Pat

Ken,
You mentioned your understanding that the tank was not original; however, if the tank in the photo is from the car, I do think it is correct. I think your car carries the same tank as my 39 six sedan and the photo looks like mine.

Good luck, you'll enjoy that car!
Pat

I am trying to confirm the correct color pinstripe and wheel stripe for 1939 Packard Blue. The color scheme goes by the code "B" and I recall finding a reference in an original Packard manual that the correct color is Amber Bronze, but can't seem to find that reference again in my own collection or here at Packardinfo.

Does anyone have a) any listing of the correct color and/or b) any modern paint codes for it?

Thanks to all,
PM

Every 39 I have seen in person and in factory photos routes the speedometer cable through the firewall grommet. The speedometer cable comes from the passenger side of the rear of the transimssion, forward along the x-member of the frame, up the firewall and in.

MellowYellow: is it possible you saw the jacketed park brake cable on the driver's side? It looks like an enlareged speedometer cable and enters through a hole in the body in the area you pointed out. Perhaps I am wrong.

Guscha,
Ausgezeichnet! Amazing find and kudos to you for guiding your neighbor's son to purse the restoration.

Glad to see a remnant of the old Auto Union to see light again.

I beg to differ with West's proposal; I think the largest is for the wire harness itself, the second largest for the jacketed ignition cable West refers to. The remaining are choices depending on whether there is an Overdrive Lockout cable to consider. The oil pressure and water temp lines are small. I placed the oil line to the far passenger side since it is on the passenger side of the engine and the water next to. This seemed to create the fewest crossings of wires and lines for an uncluttered appearance. Regarding the installation, yes, you'll need to make a radial from each hole toward the outer perimeter of the grommet (unless you wish to undo lines and push them through, but this is even impossible with the water line). In case you need to add holes, a steel hole punch will do the trick, but you must be careful as rubber is not the easiest thing to punch cleanly.

Good Luck,
Pat