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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

This is the 1951-1956 Turn Signal Wire Diagram.

This is the Packard for 1952 Sales brochure. "The car that drives itself"

This is the 1952 (25th Series) Packard Owners Manual. It covers the care and operation of your 25th Series Packard. It also shows the optional accessories that were available in 1952.

This is the 1952 25th Series Wire Diagram.

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.

Here is the 1952 Ditzler Packard Paint Chip card.

The 1952 Packard Dupont Paint Chips. 2 pages (front and back). This also contains a list of Packard colors from 1948-1951.

This is the 1952 Edmunds Packard Accessory Brochure and Price List. It covers the various performance accessories that were available by Edmunds for Packard. The separate Price List contains the prices for all the various Edmunds products.

Here is the 1952 Packard "Show Stopper" Brochure. It's a nice piece to look at.

Here is the 1952 Salesmen Data 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.

This is the 1952 Packard fold-out sales brochure covering the 200 thru 400 models.

Here are the 1952 Packard Service Counselors. These were sent out every year to address problems and as addendums to the factory service manuals.

This is the 1952 Packard Patrician '400' Brochure. A small, but very nice piece.

Here are some of the 1952 Service Techincal Bulletins (STB's). I created the index below to make it easy to find the correct one.

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.

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.

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.

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

This is a list of the available Factory Production options and the code for each option for the 24th-25th Series Cars (1951-1952).

This is a list of the available Factory Production options and the code for each option for the 24th-25th Series Cars (1951-1952).

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.

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.

These are the General Service Bulletins that were sent to Zones and Dealer. They contain additional information that is useful in regards to parts and special service information

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This is the Louvre Mounting Template, for mounting the 3 louvres on the back fenders of a 1951-52 Packard.

This is a special reprint of the "Mechanix Illustrated Tests the 52 Packard" that was done for Packard shareholders to invite them into the showrooms to view the 1952 models.

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.

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.

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.

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**

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)

Packard Inner Circle Newsletters

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***

Compiled table of Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications for 1935-1954.

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.

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

This I belive is a Packard Section from a Motors Parts and Labor reference manual. It contains basic information about all the models from 1940-54. It has a lot of tune up information, engine and body serial numbers. If has several exploded parts breakdown sheets that include the Transmission, Overdrive, Ultramatics, Trendle Bendix unit, Powersterring, Front Suspension, and steering. As well as a pretty comprehensive mechanical parts list.

These are the Parts and Accessories Bulletins that were sent from Factory to the Zone and Dealer about changes in Parts and Accessories.

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

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

This training book was sent out to all the dealers for mechanics to understand the new 1951 (24th Series) cars that were coming. This has a wealth of information about the new cars, their construction, and features. Information is relevant to all 1951-1954 Packards.

Serviceman's Training Book: Packard Power Steering

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

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.

Technical Letters issues by Packard on various issues.

This No. 8 in a series of small Sports related booklets produced by Packard circa 1952. This one by Mort Luby of the National Bowlers Journal covers Bowling's A.B.C.

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

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.