JD makes a good point. The ones offered for the 110 and 120 were most likely more expensive than the after market ones at that time. They were mounted where and as they could be made to fit...If you wish to have an original one, there are folks on the site that most likely have one to sell you. Kanter and Max Merritt and the Flackmaster would be good places to start your search. If they don't have one, they will try to send you to someone who does...Ernie in Arizona

If you can obtain a top of the line 55 Packard for $2,000 and can do the interior for just the cost of the material, you are way ahead of the game. I would suspect that you are in for fuel system, break system, suspension system and then some mechanical work. Drop the pan and clean it out and take a good look at the oil pump...many people change them to Olsmobile oil pumps I do believe...clean up the distributor and the vacuum advance and check the springs in the distributor and test the fuel pump to see if it is happy. Lots of people here to help you. Ernie in Arizona

Brenda...I agree with Owen...to have your oil turn black that quickly means that you have gunk in the bottom of your oil pan and the oil pick up for your oil pump might well be partially clogged as well...Ernie in Arizona

Mal, this is great...Ernie in Arizona

I wonder if Mal is going to turn into Lt. Columbo and see if he can locate the rest of the car. That would make such great story,if between the flackmaster and others, the major parts could all be rounded up...

There is an old retired Sea Captain from the United Kingdom, named John Charlton, who comes over to the wilds of Arizona each year, hangs out at Arizona Model A, and will build a Model A Ford out of parts, over a trip or two. His latest effort is a red and black Pick Up named 'Beef'. His work reminds me of someone working on a oversize tinker toy! Mal, how about it. Ernie in Arizona

Good Morning...Such gauges are still made and I put one in our 49 and mounted it under the edge of the dash. I purchased it at O'Riley's Auto Parts Store.

The usual suppliers Kanter or Max Merritt might have an original or a reproduction that will work for you and then your dash could continue to look original. Other far more knowledgeable members will make suggestions of other suppliers as the day goes on. You Packard looks very nice. Ernie in Arizona

Thank You Mal...I appreciate it...Ernie in Arizona

Come on everyone...Ad your Packard to the Registry...Mal will help you if you need help...Your Packard will appreciate being listed. Ernie in Arizona

Wow...This is just wonderful, Joe. Not many Packard Automobiles get to go back to the beginning. You and your Packard are in my prayers for a safe and wonderful trip. I am very impressed with the amount of work that you have put into your Packard and I'll bet she runs just fine for the entire trip. Ernie in Arizona

Wow, Mal...1900 cars is one hell of a show. Thanks for all the photographs...Ernie in Arizona