Well the Packard was restored in 81 and had not been driven much. In 81 it was striped and painted in "lacquer" black and I do not believe it had been polished as the paint was dull. Another Deputy who is very knowledgeable in detailing cars and paint, came over and spent 4+ hrs with a special 2 wheel polishing machine and the paint is like a mirror. He said that one must be very light and careful with lacquer paint and he was. There is a short some where as the battery has a draw when the key is off, the clock is unhooked, so I must tackle that. The underside is cleaned and painted as well, the motor and trans after dusting off look as new as do all the hoses and brake lines. The tires are new from 81 and look great but are still from 81 and I am not sure as to keep them or replace them, so any advice would be welcome. The antifreeze will be drained this weekend and well as the block, and new installed. A through lube and greasing will follow as I want to loosen up the shifting levers,as I read a topic on here about greasing the shift levers. So any other input would help. and Thanks for taking interest in my Packard. I am new at this.PS I have 4 extra side chrome pieces that are used to unlatch the hood in very nice condition they are about 2 ft long, any Idea what I should do with them? Under the rear seat was a blue price book from 1942 with the prices of any options and another book for the salesman on ordering a new Packard, they are old but look as new.

Thanks for the tip.

Greetings, I am in search for a replacement for the roof mounted antenna on my 42 160. I am in need of the mast,and all the parts,Knob and hardware, except the connection wire. I have called a number of Packard suppliers with no luck, Any assistance would be helpful.

My Rifle instructor in High school was a Captain on a PT Boat in the South Pacific. He use to talk once in a while about the Boat an the Crew. He also would make the comment about the "Big Packard V12 engines and how the Motor man would always remind him, "Give them time to warm, before you go, full bore with my motors Cap." Mr Enterline saw a lot of action, and Talked about how General MacArthur was "whisked away" on a PT Boat.

The reason that I used that comparison to a "Gray Hound Bus" is, I pull up along side of one and looked over to the driver and I was looking him straight in the "eye" LOL

I need a little help on how to send a PM, Mr Peterson, not sure how to do that.

Great do any of the members here have one they might sell me. And wold any 16" Packard wheel work. Dale

only the OD knob on the right lower side of the steering column.

The over drive knob is on the right side of the steering column, but can not locate the Trans knob lock out? Would it be on the dash or under the dash.

Greetings Friends, My new 1942 Packard 160 has arrived. It needs some TLC from sitting all those years, but is in priestess condition. It is equipped with "Electromatic" Trans and it works well,however I am not use to the operation and would like to use the 3 speed the regular way. Is there a disconnect switch I can use to lock the Electromatic out and use the clutch it old fashion way? Also I am in need of a 16" rim so I can have a "spare" and not have to dig the side mounts apart if I get a flat. So if any one knows or has a rim to sell that will fit my 1942 let me know. I would also like to change the oil,and not sure what kind of oil I should use, the motor was rebuild in 81 and has very little miles on it. I would like to use SAE 30w detergent. Thanks Dale, PS this car is like driving a Gray Hound bus,it is a smooth ride.