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| 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: 12677 times | |
| Here is the 1948-1954 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: 2007-04-28 Views: 15108 times | |
| 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: 5698 times | |
| Here is the 1951-1954 Service Manual turned into a PDF and broken down into sections for easy download and viewing. Just click on the links below to download/view: Published: 2006-04-18 Views: 15261 times | |
| This is the 1951-1956 Turn Signal Wire Diagram. Published: 2008-11-26 Views: 2851 times | |
| This is the 1953-1954 Serviceman's Training manual for Air Conditioning. This was sent to the mechanics at the dealerships for they could learn how the A/C works and how to service it. Published: 2017-02-27 Views: 1573 times | |
| Here is the 1954 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: 2006-04-19 Views: 2288 times | |
| This is the "For Your Kind of Living" 1954 Caribbean Brochure. A nice piece about "America's Most Glamorous Sports Car" Published: 2009-09-24 Views: 1311 times | |
| This is the 1954 54th Series Wire Diagrams. Published: 2008-11-19 Views: 1760 times | |
| 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. Published: 2011-09-02 Views: 1275 times | |
This is a scan of the the front and back of a 1954 California DMV Registration card. This was for a 1954 Clipper Super Touring Sedan. It was from Santa Barbara and was bought in November 1954. This was tucked in the front of my 1954 Clipper Owners manual that I bought. Obviously this was not for my car. But perhaps someone out there knows what happened to this car, or its original owner. :D Published: 2006-04-22 Views: 1585 times | ||
| This is a copy of my 1954 Clipper Owners Manual. I bought this used. It has several places where the previous owner wrote notes in regards to the right Oil Filter and Point Gap Size. But this is an interesting read. It explains the operation of all the systems on the car. Published: 2006-04-22 Views: 2083 times | |
| Here is a redrawn color diagram covering all models from 1954. This took me 30+ hours to draw, color, and fix mistakes. This is a vector based PDF that will print very nice at any size. Published: 2006-04-19 Views: 1969 times | |
| Here are the 1954 Ditzler Packard Paint Chips. Published: 2006-06-15 Views: 1484 times | |
| Here is the 1954 Dupont Packard Paint Chips. It contains all the color and the two-tone combinations. The last sheet also contain a reference of the colors from 1950-53. Please be aware that every monitor and printer will show this sheet differently do to color differences. Published: 2006-04-22 Views: 2334 times | |
| This was an Invitation send out to prespective customer to come view the New 1954 Packards and Clippers Published: 2008-04-20 Views: 1179 times | |
| This is the 1954 Packard and Clipper Invitation Demonstration Brochure. It has nice illustrations of most of the cars in the '54 lineup. Published: 2009-10-12 Views: 1726 times | |
| This is the 1954 Packard Owner's Manual. This is for all the non-Clipper models. It contains operational and service information. Published: 2010-01-14 Views: 2851 times | |
| A small promotional brochure about the 1954 Packard Panther Daytona concept car. Published: 2009-11-14 Views: 1094 times | |
| This is a high quality scan of the 1954 Packard Prestige Sales Brochure Published: 2022-02-02 Views: 836 times | |
| Here are the 1954 Packard Service Counselors. These were sent out every year to address problems and as addendums to the factory service manuals. Published: 2006-06-10 Views: 1237 times | |
| Parts & Accesories Bulletins 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: 831 times | |
| Here is the 1954 Sales Folder Brochure. This is a very nice piece to look at for any '54 Packard or Clipper owner. Published: 2006-06-04 Views: 2307 times | |
| Here are the Packard Service Technical Bulletins for 1954. The index below was created to make it easy to reference the ones that you may want to look at. Published: 2006-06-04 Views: 1413 times | |
| Blank (non addressed) Invitation for 'Civic Leaders and Special Guests' to come the 1954 Spring Salon. Published: 2008-04-20 Views: 1282 times | |
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: 3367 times | ||
| Have you ever wondered about the compression ratios you would get from mixing & matching heads from 288, 327, 356 & 359? Attached is table with the info first in order by Compression Ratios then by Years/Types. Published: 2011-08-12 Views: 3659 times | |
Here is an article on the Packard Line for either 53 or 54. Not sure. Published: 2006-04-20 Views: 1520 times | ||
| 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: 3617 times | |
| 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: 7435 times | |
| 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: 3263 times | |
| 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: 4273 times | |
| Here is a 'How-To' article that I wrote on the process of rebuilding a mechanical fuel pump on my Packard. If you have never rebuilt a pump yourself or are just curious on how these pumps work I hope you find it an interesting read. I took pictures at every step of the way, so if you want to rebuild your own pump you can use this as a guide. Published: 2006-12-28 Views: 4938 times | |
| 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: 2958 times | |
| 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: 5074 times | |
| 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: 1360 times | |
| 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: 4938 times | |
| 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: 14320 times | |
| 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: 8022 times | |
| 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: 6263 times | |
| Compiled table of Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications for 1935-1954. Published: 2009-09-30 Views: 7883 times | |
| These are sample Material Cards that cover upholstery materials, carpet, and roof materials. Published: 2011-01-30 Views: 2150 times | |
| This is the service training manual given to the Packard mechanics to instruct them of the servicing of the Gear Start Ultramatic Transmission (late 1954). If you have a Gear Start this contains valuable service information. Published: 2006-07-15 Views: 3181 times | |
| 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: 2090 times | |
