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.

This is the 1935-1951 Packard Trico Parts Catalog (1951 Dealer Edition). This show extended exploded part views and original Trico part numbers. The exploded part views show more detail that the factory drawings and may be helpful in showing how things go back together.

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.

This is the 1946-1950 Packard Service manual. It contains 7 Sections which covers all the general mechanical systems on the various 46-50 models. This is an essential companion to the Parts List (aka Parts Manual).

This is the 1948 Packard Convertible Hydraulic System Service Manual. It shows the operation and mechanical service of the convertible top system for the 1948-1950 models.

This is the 1948-1950 (22nd-23rd Series) Henney Parts List. This covers parts that were used on the Henney-produced commercial vehicles.

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.

Covers 22nd and 23rd Series Models

Here is a very nice brochure on the Ultramatic Drive transmission. They has some great illustrations of the inside of the unit.

The is the 1949 Golden Anniversary Brochure. This covers the Packard Super and Packard Super Deluxe models. A very nice piece.

Here is the 1949-1951 Ditzler Paint Chips. This is a single card that has all the paints for multiple years.

This is the 1949-50 23rd Series Wire Diagram set.

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 1950 Acme Proxlin Packard Paint Chips.

This provides is the Owners Manual for the 1950 Custom Radio and provide the operation of the unit, tuning information, and schematics.

Here are the 1950 Dupont Packard Paint Chips

This is the 1950 "Golden Anniversary Eight" Sales Brochure. This is a large piece that opens up to poster size (scanned in sections), and shows illustrations of many of the 1950 models.

This is the 1950 Henney Packard Brochure. This brochure was produced by Henney and describes all the features that were available in the Henney Ambulance and Funeral Car.

This is the Sales brochure for the 1950 Henney-Packard Ambulance

This is the Sales brochure for the 1950 Henney-Packard Flower Car

This is the Sales brochure for the 1950 Henney-Packard Multipurpose Vehicle

Here is a Magazine Ad for Packard automobiles from 1950.

This is the 1950 Packard Edition of the Kent-Moore Service Tool Guide. This is a illustrated 68 page catalog of all the available Packard (and other) service tools that Kent-Moore made. This also includes a cross-reference to tools that are used for other makes also. There is also a Packard Service Tools order sheet included with this.

These are the 1950 Service Counselors. These were sent out during the year by Packard to provide updated service information to the Dealers.

Here are some of the 1950 Service Techincal Bulletins (STB's). Hopefully the missing ones will fill in over time. I created the index below to make it easy to find the correct one.

Here is the 1950 Packard Sales Folder. This shows you all the different models that were available in 1950. It also highlights the Ultramatic.

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.

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" written by Mark Hill on how to rebuild the Delco "Lever Action" Shocks used by Packard.

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.

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.

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.

The is a series of ads for Packard Marine engines that were found in Yachting magazine between 1947 and 1950. Nice reading for those interesting in Packards Marine Staight Eight engines.

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

Technical Letters issues by Packard on various issues.

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