Things change so I can't speak for today, but in November of 2012 I was able to rent a U-Haul trailer to tow a 1940 110 Coupe, towed it from mid-Florida to Western North Carolina with a half ton truck. I think their computer had several Packard models listed.

Earlier, about 2003 I towed a 1948 Super from Western Kentucky to Western North Carolina on a U-Haul trailer, used a 1 ton GMC van that time as a towing vehicle. At that time I think they only asked about wheelbase and the distance side to side between the wheels.

I believe you can go to the U-Haul website and look through the list to see which models are on their computer list, been a couple of years, but I think I did this in 2012

Jim

This is the link that I once saved from the list

packard auto site: craigslist.org/cta

Jim

Dad's dark blue 23rd series came with the special keys that had the Packard crest on them, I was told they were the anniversary keys, by the VN it would have been a 49 model as it did not have the "5" in the number, on the other hand I was always told it was a 50 model and best I remember when it was my car in high school it was registered as a 50 model by the state. Does the 50 model in question have the "5" in the VN number or like dad's was it a 49 registered as a 50?

Hi,

Below is what I used on my 1940 and they seemed to work well.

1940 Packard 110 - 6 cylinder engine - Parts from NAPA

Distributer Cap - AL63
Rotor Button - AL62
Points - CS725A
Condenser - AL869

Jim

Hi Garrett,

Off topic, but while considering your dream car don't forget to consider your insurance needs.

If a daily driver and perhaps your only driver the cost may not be that much different from another car other than you might desire a policy with an agreed upon replacement value.

If insured as a classic the cost is usually much less, however your use is limited and you're expected to store the vehicle in a locked garage. Just more headaches to consider while making plans, but plan before you purchase.

Jim

Model T's arrived in Boone today for several days in the mountains. Not Packard, but maybe you will enjoy the pictures.

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Just a question

If the voltage regulator was purchased with the alternator, is there any chance that it had been modified/altered to work with the alternator and retain the original looks?

Can you ask the person that sold you these items? He may be the only one that knows what you were sold.

Mark,

Any chance the length of the connecting shift rods would have been different between models? Different year, or wheelbase?

Dave, long ago as a teenager driving dad's Packard I was comfortable with cars, knew where to shop and who to ask, even the former Packard dealer was still available, but life happened and over the last 50 years efforts went into home and family, these days I'm trying to pick up where I left off long ago, but it doesn't come easy, I'm more in my element with household repairs and woodworking.

Jim

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments.

"PS - Remember when reinstalling to use gasket shellac on the threads as they go into the water jacket. Also note which bolts use a copper sealing washer under the head - you should be also able to identify these by the recess on the pump casting."

Dave, washers were split ring lock washers, I'll try to find some copper sealing washers, I see the recess on 2 locations on the new pump casting. When I look for gasket shellac what sort of container should I be expecting? I asked for gasket sealer at NAPA and was given a tube or RTV silicone which doesn't sound like what I really needed.

"Thirdly, if you don't have experience doing that kind of stuff then check around machine shops and get a fellow to come out to your place and do the job."

Tim, your third suggestion would definitely be my first choice, 50 years ago maybe, but today I don't think I feel that talented, just hope there is a talented fellow in the area willing to take on the job.

Thanks, Jim