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1929-1956 Packard National Automotive Service Data Image

Here is the National Automotive Service Data covering Packards from 1929-1956. This contains quick reference on engine mechanicals by model, engine wire diagrams, firing order, etc. This has been broke in sections by series, and by specific models.


Published: 2006-05-27 Views: 13801 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

1950 -1956 Complete Utltramatic Service Information Image

This is a complete set (3 Parts) of everything Ultramatic. It has all the STB's, Service Counselors, and tons of other stuff in a 3 volume set.


Published: 2006-09-19 Views: 5984 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

1951-1956 Turn Signal  Wire Diagram Image

This is the 1951-1956 Turn Signal Wire Diagram.


Published: 2008-11-26 Views: 3082 times
Categories: Wire Diagrams | 1955 | 1954 | 1953 | 1952 | 1951 | 1956

1954 Sales Spotlight Bulletins (Parts & Accessories Merchandising) Image

Sales Spotlight Bulletins were sent to dealers to promote the ordering and stocking of featured products - typically, accessories, maintenance, or new items - to help build additional sales and profits. Attachments are included, where available.


Published: 2010-02-16 Views: 1049 times
Categories: Sales and Promotion Bulletins | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

1955 - 56 Instructions for installing Leece-Neville Window Lift Motors Image

This is a set of instructions and diagrams for installing Leece-Neville windows lift motors and circuit breakers in 1955 & 1956 Packards equipped with power windows. This document is dated 6-9-60 and I believe this covers new field replacement parts for fixing power motors in 55/56 Packards.


Published: 2009-09-29 Views: 1493 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1955 | 1956

1955 Sales Spotlight Bulletins (Parts & Accessories Merchandising) Image

Sales Spotlight Bulletins were sent to dealers to promote the ordering and stocking of featured products - typically, accessories, maintenance, or new items - to help build additional sales and profits. Attachments are included, where available.


Published: 2010-02-16 Views: 1287 times
Categories: Sales and Promotion Bulletins | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

1955 Torsion Level Sales Presentation Letter Image

This is a very interesting letter from PMCC to all the dealers and salesmen on how to properly demonstrate the Torsion Level suspension that was new for 1955 to customers.


Published: 2008-03-10 Views: 1441 times
Categories: Sales and Promotion Bulletins | 1955 | 1956

1955-1956 Flat Rate Manual Image

The Flat Rate Manual provides labor times for specific repair operations. Such schedules are usually based on time studies performed under the most optimal of conditions and were used primarily to reimburse dealers for warranty claims.


Published: 2010-02-17 Views: 1510 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1955 | 1956

1955-1956 Packard 472048 Radio Wire Diagram Image

This is the wire diagram for the 1955-1956 Packard 472048 Radio.


Published: 2023-12-19 Views: 347 times
Categories: Wire Diagrams | 1955 | 1956

1955-1956 Packard Service Manual Image

Here is the 1955-1956 Service Manual turned into a PDF and broken down into sections for easy download and viewing.

**UPDATE** All the sections have been replaced with Higher Quality versions. Thanks to Howard for rescanning this!


Published: 2008-10-19 Views: 17452 times
Categories: Service Manuals | 1956 | 1955

1955-1956 Parts and Accessories List Image

Here is the 1955-1956 Packard Part List (also called the Parts Manual). This piece is an essential companion to the Service Manual. Not only does it provide information on what part number is what, more importantly it provides the exploded part views that are needed when rebuilding components.


Published: 2008-09-09 Views: 8198 times
Categories: 1956 | 1955 | Parts Lists & Books

1955-1956 Torsion Level Wire Diagram Image

This is the 1955-1956 Torsion Level Wire Diagram.


Published: 2008-11-26 Views: 1881 times
Categories: Wire Diagrams | 1955 | 1956

1955-56 A/C Install Guide Image

Here is the 1955-56 A/C Install Guide.

"Some might get a kick out of this. Even though hang on and trunk units were available and probably much less cost & trouble to install, guess East Grand thought they were not befitting a properly attired Packard so the kit was made available mid 55. Wonder if anyone has info on how much it cost to be done after the fact rather than ordered up front." - Howard


Published: 2006-05-26 Views: 1882 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1955 | 1956

1955-56 Packard Rochester 4GC Service Information Image

Published by the United Motors Division of GM, these sheets provide detailed breakdown of components (with GM Rochester part numbers), adjustments and specifications.


Published: 2007-03-05 Views: 2066 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1955 | 1956

1955-SAE “The New Packard V-8 Engine” Image

This is SAE Paper 560020 (Number 479) which covering “The New Packard V-8 Engine” and was written by W. E. Schwieder from Packard. This was given at a the:

SAE Golden Anniversary Passenger, Car, Body and Material Meeting at the Sheraton_Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, MI on March 1-3, 1955.

This cover the history, engineering and mechanics of the new Packard V-8 engine.


Published: 2009-04-07 Views: 2186 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1955 | 1956

1956

This in the 1956 "The New Clipper" Brochure. It has wonderful illustrations of all the various Clipper models.


Published: 2009-11-03 Views: 2543 times
Categories: 1956 | Sales Brochures

1956 56th Series Wire Diagrams Image

This is the 1956 56th Series Wire Diagrams.


Published: 2008-11-19 Views: 1602 times
Categories: Wire Diagrams | 1956

1956 A Woman's Place Image

This is a Brochure from 1956 that is marketed towards women. It tries to explain all the features from a 1956 Womans point of view


Published: 2006-05-23 Views: 1869 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Accessories Booklet Image

This is the 1956 Accessories Booklet. A very interesting read of all the stuff that was available from the dealer in 1956.


Published: 2006-05-15 Views: 2478 times
Categories: Accessory Brochures | 1956

1956 Accessories Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Packard Accessories Brochure. This is always nice to read through to see what accessories were available for your car in 1956 from the local Packard Dealer.


Published: 2007-02-27 Views: 1731 times
Categories: Accessory Brochures | 1956

1956 Auto Lite Push Button  Motor Service Manual Image

The 1956 Packard and Clipper Cars use electric controls of the push button transmission. Auto-Lite units used in the control system are the actuator unit which consists of a motor and a switching device,the control panel assemb!y, the motor reversing relay and a pressure switch. Two other relays (threeon early production) and a thermal circuit breaker are also used in the circuit but are not furnished by Auto-Lite.

The accompanying Instructions together with this bulletin should be filed in the miscellaneous section of the Service Manual. These instructions explain the operation and servicing of the controls.


Published: 2006-12-04 Views: 2872 times
Categories: Service Manuals | 1956

1956 Axle Letter Image

This letter was sent out Nov 2, 1955 warning all Packard Dealers that the flanged rear axle shafts produced by one of the vendors for 1956 Packard and Clipper models did not conform to engineering specification and could cause a shaft failure.


Published: 2008-05-28 Views: 1150 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1956

1956 Build Sheet and Production Code Chart Image

The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.

To help decode build sheets and production orders and figure out what equipment your car came with as standard and what else was available, optionally, this information has now been summarized in a format similar to what you might have seen in sales brochures in more recent years.


Published: 2011-09-02 Views: 1966 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1956

1956 Clipper Owners Manual Image

This is the 1956 Clipper Owners Manual and covers the care, operation and minor maintenance of the vehicle.


Published: 2010-02-16 Views: 1889 times
Categories: Owner & Operation Manuals | 1956

1956 Clipper Radio Service Information Image

This is information about Packard Radio 7267427 (Delco 480487). A full schematic, component list, pictures and testing tolerances are included.


Published: 2007-06-06 Views: 793 times
Categories: Radio Manual and Spec Sheets | 1956

1956 Ditzler Paint Chips Image

These are the 1956 Ditzler Packard Paint Chips


Published: 2008-03-11 Views: 1589 times
Categories: Packard Paint Chips | 1956

1956 Double Prize Winning Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Packard "Double Prize Winning" Brochure that covers the awards for "styling and design" and the torsion suspension system,


Published: 2012-05-08 Views: 1425 times
Categories: 1956 | Sales Brochures

1956 Dupont Paint Chips Image

Here is the 1956 Dupont Packard Paint Chips


Published: 2006-06-18 Views: 1518 times
Categories: Packard Paint Chips | 1956

1956 Dupont Paint Chips Image

This is the 1956 Dupont Paint Chips showing the available colors and combinations.


Published: 2009-11-11 Views: 1434 times
Categories: Packard Paint Chips | 1956

1956 Electro Locks Brochure Image

This 1956 Brochure explains the Packard Electo Locks that where new for 1956.


Published: 2006-05-21 Views: 1476 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Executive Introduction Invitation Image

This was an Invitation that was send out to prespective customers to announce the 1956 Executive.


Published: 2008-04-20 Views: 1069 times
Categories: Mailers and Other Advertising | 1956

1956 Executive Owner's Manual Image

This is the 1956 Executive supplement to the standard Packard owners manual. If you have an Executive, you should have this manual, plus the standard one.


Published: 2006-05-30 Views: 1522 times
Categories: Owner & Operation Manuals | 1956

1956 Executive Sales Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Executive Sales Brochure. It covers all the features, and information about the 1956 Executive.


Published: 2009-01-19 Views: 1992 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Executive Sales Folder Image

This is the 1956 Executive Sales Folder. This explains all the colors, interior, and some of the features and options for the Executive.


Published: 2006-05-30 Views: 1536 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Fact (Data) Book Image

Here is the 1956 Salesmen Fact Book. If you have never looked through one of these they contain alot of information. They were used by the salesmen at the dealers explain features. It shows color pictures of every model, and explain on the different systems on the car.


Published: 2006-05-15 Views: 2361 times
Categories: Data Books | 1956

1956 Packard Accessories Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Accessories Brochure that list all of the various accessories that were available for the 1956 Packard.


Published: 2009-01-19 Views: 1163 times
Categories: Accessory Brochures | 1956

1956 Packard and Clipper Paint and Upholsteries Dealer Book Image

This is the Dealer Book which contained all the Paint Schemes and Upholstery samples for the 1956 Packard and Clipper lines.

The paint section is for illustration purposes only and are no true to color. The actual paint named colors are on the last page.


Published: 2007-11-21 Views: 5018 times
Categories: Data Books | 1956

1956 Packard Owner's Manual Image

Here is the 1956 Packard Owner's Manual. If you own a '56, and don't have one of these you should download this. It contains alot of useful information on the care and operation of your '56.


Published: 2006-05-30 Views: 3139 times
Categories: Owner & Operation Manuals | 1956

1956 Packard Sales Folder Image

Here is the 1956 Packard Sales Folder this explains at the models, colors, interior options. A nice piece to look at if you own a '56.


Published: 2006-05-30 Views: 1663 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Packard Service Counselors Image

Here are the 1956 Packard Service Couselors. These were sent out as addendums to the standard service manuals.


Published: 2006-05-31 Views: 1608 times
Categories: Service Counselors | 1956

1956 Parts and Accessories Bulletins/Letters Image

Parts & Accesories Bulletins and Letters were sent to advise dealers of matters requiring immediate attention or new items or special pricing in the Parts Dept. Attachments are included, where available.


Published: 2010-02-16 Views: 1111 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

1956 Power Pack - Weekly Salesman Training Vol 10-15 Image

This is the 1956 Power Pack - Weekly Salesman Training Vol 10-15.

Published Weekly by the Packard-Clipper Division Sales Training Department. A compilation of powerful selling ideas and suggestions for building selling power.


Published: 2009-01-03 Views: 1357 times
Categories: Misc Sales Information | 1956

1956 Power Story Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Packard Power Story Brochure. This explains the power behind the V8 and Ultramatic for 1956.


Published: 2006-05-21 Views: 1280 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Predictor Dealer Brochure Image

These Tri-Fold Brochures for the Predictor Show Car were sent to Packard Dealers under the the heading of "Presenting Packard's Creative and Styling and Engineering Promise to You".


Published: 2007-07-14 Views: 1405 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Preventive Safety Brochure Image

Here is the 1956 Preventive Safety Brochure. This was a sales brochure that explained all the features in the 1956 Model line-up from the prespective of Preventive Safety.


Published: 2006-05-26 Views: 1163 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Rinshed Mason Paint Chips Image

These are the 1956 Packard Rinshed Mason Paint Chips


Published: 2008-03-11 Views: 1488 times
Categories: Packard Paint Chips | 1956

1956 Salon Showing Invite Image

This is the 1956 Salon Showing Invite mailer. This was sent out to potential customer to invite them into their local dealership to view the new 1956 models.


Published: 2012-05-08 Views: 1000 times
Categories: Mailers and Other Advertising | 1956

1956 Service Technical Bulletins (STBs) Image

Here is the complete set of 1956 Service Technical Bulletins (STB's). I created the index below to make it easy to find the correct one.


Published: 2006-07-09 Views: 2492 times
Categories: Service Technical Bulletins (STBs) | 1956

1956 Smooth Safe Ride Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Smooth Safe Ride Brochure that cover the safety features and Torsion Bar suspension.


Published: 2008-04-20 Views: 1066 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Studebaker Passenger Car Shop Manual Image

This is the 1956 Studebaker Passenger Car Shop Manual (Service Manual). It covers all the 1956 Studebaker passenger cars including those with the Ultramatic transmissions and Packard engines. So this is why it is included here on the website. I also find the procedural steps easier to understand then the similar sections in the Packard manual for novices like myself. So if I dont understand a glossed over step on something in the Packard manual, and the look at the Stude manual, it makes more sense.


Published: 2009-02-18 Views: 2585 times
Categories: Service Manuals | 1956

1956 Studebaker-Packard Corp Paint Chips Image

Here are the 1956 Studebaker-Packard Corp Paint Chips.


Published: 2006-06-18 Views: 2008 times
Categories: Packard Paint Chips | 1956

1956 Sweetheart Mailer Image

This is the 1956 "Sweetheart" Mail that was send to potential customers to invite them into the local dealership to view the new 1956 Clipper models.


Published: 2012-05-08 Views: 1043 times
Categories: Mailers and Other Advertising | 1956

1956 The Story of a Living Legend Image

This is an interesting piece. It explains alot of history of the Packard Corporation for the first 17 pages. Then the last few pages are a tie in to the 1956 Packard line.

So this one is both a nice company history piece as well as a 1956 brochure.


Published: 2006-05-30 Views: 1322 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Torsion Level Ride Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Torsion Level Ride Brochure. It covers the benefits of the Torsion Level equipped 1956 Packards and Clippers.


Published: 2009-10-12 Views: 1069 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Torsion Level Suspension Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Smooth Safe Ride Brochure that explains the new Packard Torsion Bar Suspension.


Published: 2006-05-21 Views: 1324 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

1956 Twin Traction Brochure Image

This is the 1956 Twin Traction Brochure that introduces the Twin-Traction Differential.


Published: 2006-05-21 Views: 1202 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1956

These are Shell Service Charts covering Packards from 1957-1941. Contains lube information, tune up replacement part lists, and model identification.


Published: 2009-06-20 Views: 3869 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

AEA Packard Tune Up & Wiring Diagram Charts Image

These charts, printed on both sides of a single piece of card stock, provide detailed specifications for starting, charging, ignition, fuel and miscellaneous systems - a quick reference for independent service facilities from decades ago. Wiring diagrams are also included - space permitting.


Published: 2007-03-05 Views: 3897 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

HOW TO: Ranco Heater Valve Seal Replacement Image

This is a "How-To" on how to replace the valve seal on the Ranco heater valves that were used on most of the Post-War Packards. The seal replacement is typically all that is done in most valve rebuilds. I took all the pictures and while rebuilding my valve and hope you find it usefull.


Published: 2008-11-06 Views: 7826 times
Categories: 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1957-58 | How-To's & Tech Tips | 1952 | 1951 | 1950 | 1949 | 1948 | 1956

HOW TO: Rebuild a Trico Mag-Nu-Matic Washer Pump Image

This is a How-To article I wrote while rebuilding my Trico Mag-Nu-Matic Windshield Washer Pump. Hopefully it provides information for those looking to rebuild their own pump. Enjoy.


Published: 2009-03-21 Views: 3470 times
Categories: How-To's & Tech Tips | 1955 | 1954 | 1953 | 1952 | 1951 | 1956

HOW TO: Rebuild the Packard Bendix-Treadlevac Master Brake Cylinder Image

This "How To Article" gives step by step directions and pictures on rebuilding the Bendix-Treadlvac Master Brake Cylinder used on 1952-1956 Packards.


Published: 2009-12-19 Views: 4450 times
Categories: 1955 | 1954 | 1953 | 1952 | 1956 | How-To's & Tech Tips

HOW-TO: Adapting a Modern Fuel Sender Image

This is a great article written by Howard Hanson on how to adapt a modern $18 JC Whitney Fuel Sender to work in the a 56 Packard. According to Howard he belives this should for for any Packard from 1951-56.


Published: 2006-08-01 Views: 3152 times
Categories: How-To's & Tech Tips | 1956 | 1955 | 1954 | 1953 | 1952 | 1951

a revised version of my earlier document for owners of pushbutton cars to supply to transmission shops or local mechanics (aka "wire cutters") to aid in the proper removal of the pushbutton actuator.


Published: 2013-06-14 Views: 1979 times
Categories: How-To's & Tech Tips | 1956

Luster Seal Mailer Image

This is a mailer that was sent to customers about Luster Seal that was available from their local Packard dealer. No date, but based on the "S-P" would be 1954-58.


Published: 2012-04-30 Views: 1327 times
Categories: Mailers and Other Advertising | 1955 | 1956

Novi A/C Service Information Image

This information was published in "Service Automotive Air Conditioners by Dale Mericle" and was published in 1956. It covers the Novi system that was used by Packard and Studebaker.


Published: 2017-02-10 Views: 1081 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1955 | 1956

Packard Advanced Engineering Division Project No. 354. Dynamic Studies of (Fuel) Injection Nozzles Image

This is a set of documents from the Advanced Engineering Division at Packard that was investigating the use of fuel injection on Packard V8 engines. This document provides a rare look at some of the hush-hush R & D that was going on behind the scenes at Packard.


Published: 2010-01-18 Views: 1304 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1955 | 1956

Packard and Studebaker-Packard Annual Corporate Reports Image

These Packard and Studebaker-Packard Annual Corporate Reports were prepared each year for the annual stockholders meeting and distributed to the shareholders. They contains interesting information on both what occurred the previous year and also the some outlooks for the coming year. Some contain wonderful pictures of new models, new plant renderings, etc.


Published: 2012-04-19 Views: 6024 times
Categories: Corporate and Factory Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Body Identification Numbers Image

This is a short document describing the Vehicle Number, Theft Proof Number, and Briggs Body Number. It also describes the format of these numbers and the location of these numbers on the vehicle.


Published: 2009-11-19 Views: 2262 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Carburetor Application List Image

This is a list of carburetor application by model. It is a work in progress and will be edited and updated and information is discovered.


Published: 2011-04-20 Views: 5903 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Custom Radio 6480487 Clipper Operating Manual Image

This is the Installation and Operation Manual for the Packard Custom Radio 6480487 Clipper with Push Button Tuning


Published: 2023-12-20 Views: 500 times
Categories: Radio Manual and Spec Sheets | 1955 | 1956

Packard Engine Serial Number Reference Image

This is a list of Packard engine serial numbers from 1899-1956. Hopefully this will left to provide not only a reference to those wanting to know if their engine is correct for their model, but also some basic information about all the engine in a quick reference.

**UPDATED 2/27/12**


Published: 2012-02-27 Views: 15269 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Packard Hub Cap and Wheel Cover Identification Guide Image

This guide was put together to help identify Hub Caps and Full Wheel Covers that were used on Packard models. This is a work in progress, so it will be updated as folks are able to give me more pictures and information.

(Updated Rev 4)


Published: 2010-03-10 Views: 8986 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Inner Circle Newsletters Image

Packard Inner Circle Newsletters


Published: 2016-05-02 Views: 1399 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | Corporate and Factory Info | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Packard Model-Series Progression Chart Image

This is a chart showing how the model years and series interrelate with one another. I also tried to show the a specific models evolution across the various years and series. I hope you find it usefull.

***UPDATED 11/17/2008***


Published: 2008-11-08 Views: 7170 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Parts and Accessories Merchandising Memos Image

The are the Packard Parts and Accessories Merchandising Memos that were send out to Zone and Dealers to let them know about new Parts and Accessories to mechandise to customers.


Published: 2018-04-26 Views: 2220 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Packard Post-War  Material Cards Image

These are sample Material Cards that cover upholstery materials, carpet, and roof materials.


Published: 2011-01-30 Views: 2398 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Radio 462047 and 472048 Owners Manual Image

This the 1955 (56) Packard Radio 462047 and 472048 Owners Manual. If covers basic operation and usage.


Published: 2009-11-03 Views: 2005 times
Categories: Radio Manual and Spec Sheets | 1956

Philadelphia Zone Office Letters Image

These are letter issued by the Philadelphia Zone Office, to dealers located in their zone, on various Service related subjects.


Published: 2018-03-12 Views: 3413 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

SAE Torsion Level Engineering Specification Image

A very interesting piece describing the history and engineering specs of the Torsion Level Suspension


Published: 2008-03-16 Views: 2506 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1955 | 1956

Service Promotion Bulletins Image

These are the Service Promotional Bulletins that were sent to dealers to give them information service promotions.


Published: 2023-10-17 Views: 465 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Serviceman's Training Book: Packard Power Steering Image

Serviceman's Training Book: Packard Power Steering


Published: 2015-04-22 Views: 1908 times
Categories: Serviceman Training Manuals & Film Supplements | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Serviceman's Training Book: Ultramatic Image

This is the Ultramatic Service Training Manual. These were given to new mechanics in training.


Published: 2006-05-23 Views: 3716 times
Categories: Serviceman Training Manuals & Film Supplements | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Serviceman's Training Manual: Brakes and Easamatic Image

This is the Serviceman's Training Manual: Brakes and Easamatic booklet. This was part of the training program for Packard Mechanics. Produced in 1952 it covers the new Easamatic Brake Booster and general Packard brake servicing. Applicable to 1952-1956 models.


Published: 2020-04-27 Views: 2313 times
Categories: Serviceman Training Manuals & Film Supplements | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Technical Letters Image

Technical Letters issues by Packard on various issues.


Published: 2016-05-16 Views: 6586 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Torsion Level System and Load Levelers on American Vehicles Image

Torsion Level System and Load Levelers on American Vehicles provides descriptive data on the 1955 Packard Torsion level system.


Published: 2008-08-22 Views: 1213 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1955 | 1956

Trade Letters Image

Trade Letters on various matters that were issued by Packard to Zones and Dealers


Published: 2016-05-15 Views: 5525 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | Sales and Promotion Bulletins | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Ultramatic Info from Studebaker STBs Image

This represents the Ultramatic Service information and updates from that were contained in Studebaker service bulletings from 1957 thru 1961, but apply to 1956 Ultramatics and earlier.


Published: 2006-07-09 Views: 2293 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

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