I'm thinking that maybe we have crap gasoline here. I had to clean my element about every 50-70 miles or else I was stuck on the side of the road. I even purchased a new filter, same thing. Like I stated earlier, I'll get the dimensions and take one of you guys up on your offer, just to have a complete set on hand. Thanks everyone!

Scott

Thanks for the suggestions, guys! Just as a matter of convenience (I needed to be able to at least move my car), I DID run the fuel line straight into the carb. I have an inline filter between the tank and the pump anyway. And I change it every three months, so the glass bowl really isn't necessary. Odd, every other vehicle that I noticed at the last show I attended that had the glass bowl also DIDN'T have the filter inserted (the fuel just doesn't go through the filter well, it gets gummed up REALLY quickly).
I'll get a measurement and take one of you good people's offer and purchase a replacement. I like to keep things on my car as original as possible. I'm not going to put it back on, just want to have a complete set on hand.
Thanks again,

Scott

Sorry, Owen, I live in the middle of the black hole for old car parts (ESPECIALLY Packard!). I live in Utah. Our biggest and best car show that featured people with parts was cancelled two years ago. The best venue that I have for parts is this site and ebay. I would look forward to the chance of actually meeting you at a car show somewhere, however I don't see that happening anytime soon given the distance between us. Too bad! I won't take my car anywhere further than about twenty miles or so... Anyway, thanks again for being such a decent human being. Look forward to hearing from you again,

Scott

Mine is actually the Carter. I found four for sale on ebay but got busy and got outbid! Well, that's the luck of the Irish for ya! I'm going to remove the housing/metal body of it today so I can get some accurate measurement of the size. By the way, thanks for your offer, Owen!

Don't rightly know how it happened, but the other day when I went to take my Polly for a drive, I found the smashed remnants of my fuel bowl on the ground. Needless to say, I'm kinda torqed off about it and have to find a replacement. Any ideas as to where I can find one without hacking off a limb or two in return? By the way, Polly is my 53 Cavalier. Thanks folks!

Scott

By the way, I've seen several Patrician's of the same year that had the 288 ci engine instead of the 327. I often wonder if the Cavalier wasn't a better buy! I look forward to more communication.

Scott

I'm curious as to the "special order" features on your car. I noticed that she doesn't have a spotlight. I'm lucky enough to have found one that really doesn't need a re-paint. I'd be more than happy to bs about our Cavaliers! If you feel more comfortable with PM's, I'm alright with that. Congratulations on owning a roadworthy Packard! By the way, I've found all of about 12-15 of our vehicles that are still on the road (Here in the U.S.) Someone, please tell us different! Welcome to the club,

Scott

Nope, there doesn't seem to be many of these floating around. This site is about the best source of information available, other than finding someone that actually worked at the Packard plant. On speculation, I occasionally type in "1953 Packard Cavalier" in a general search (Google, Dogpile, etc) and usually just get frustrated. I'll be more than happy to share what information I've been able to gather. I surely love driving mine!

Scott

Hi all! Just a heads up. I found a replacement on ebay for $13.55 with shippping. The seller is listed as: a.e.auto

Just thought someone out there would like to know! Thanks again,

Scott

Good morning all. Pulled the ceramic filter, turned the key, started up no problem, fuel bowl full. Thanks for the tips, Kev! Guess I'll be getting a new ceramic. Just wanted to thank everybody out there, especially Kevin. This is one hell of a site and it has helped me TREMENDOUSLY!

Scott