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.

This covers all the Packard bearing related data from 1937-1949.

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 1941-1949 Engine Service Manual. This was Section V of the entire set, but was bound as it's own manual. Very nice pictures throughout the entire manual.

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.

Here are the paint chips for the 1948-1949 22nd Series Packards. This information was taken from the 1948 Salesman Data Book which is also available.

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.

This is the 1948-49 22nd Series Taxi and Long Wheel Base Wire Diagram taken from the Service Counselors.

This is the 1948-49 22nd Series Wire Diagrams.

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.

This is the 1949 22nd Series Owner's Manual (5th Editon)

This is the 1949 Accessories Price Book. This was used by the dealers to order accessories and diaplays for the dealership.

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

This is the a brochure for the Henney-Packard Ambulances for 1949.

This is the a brochure for the Henney-Packard Dual Purpose Vehicles for 1949.

This is the Sales brochure for the Henney-Packard Vehciles for 1949.

This is the Sales Brochure for the 1949 Henney-Packard Service Car

This is a copy of the 1949 Packard Owners Manual. This is an interesting read. It explains the operation of all the systems on the car.

The Service Counselor were sent out monthly to Packard Dealers to provide updates to the Service Manuals, Service News, and recommended changes in service procedures.

Here are the 1949 Service Techincal Bulletins (STB's). I created the index below to make it easy to find the correct one.

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 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.

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

This is an illustrated condensed Repair and Tune-Up guide for the 21st-22nd series Packards. This would be a great piece to keep in the glove box for quick reference.

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 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 is the Press Book for Packard's 50th anniversary celebration. It contains company history and some wonderful photos.

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.

This was the 1949 Packard "Planned Sales Management" Training Booklet used to train Sales Managers at the Dealerships.

These are the Sevice Development Bulletins that were sent to the Zones and Dealers to cover a number changes in regards to service.

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

Detailed study of how a large manufacturing organization got that way�how if started, how it changed over the years, the dominant personalities who made its history, its physical concept today and where it appears to be heading for tomorrow- all combine to make a case history representative of a large section of U. S. industry in the twentieth century. The editors of STEEL have selected Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit, for such an analysis, the first of its kind ever attempted. The choice proved timely, for Packard is now celebrating a Golden Anniversary and has just introduced new models, as well as a unique new automatic transmission, commemorating the event.

Technical Letters issues by Packard on various issues.

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