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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: 13965 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

1935 - 1940 Auto-Lite Electrical Equipment Parts List for Packard Image

This is the 1935 - 1940 Auto-Lite Electrical Equipment Parts List for Packard. Contains parts list and illustrations.


Published: 2016-07-08 Views: 2694 times
Categories: Parts Lists & Books | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940

1935-1941 Packard Parts List Image

Here is the 1935-1941 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: 2008-10-29 Views: 13296 times
Categories: Parts Lists & Books | 1936 | 1935 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1941 | 1940

1935-1951  Packard Trico Parts Catalog Image

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.


Published: 2020-01-09 Views: 4505 times
Categories: Parts Lists & Books | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951

1937-1940 Packard Paint Chips Image

This is a set of Packard Paints Chips that cover the 1937-1940 Model Years with information about the schema for 1936.


Published: 2023-01-31 Views: 1092 times
Categories: Packard Paint Chips | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940

1937-1949 Packard Bearing Data Image

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


Published: 2006-05-23 Views: 4684 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949

1939 - 1946 Tune-Up Specification And Adjustment Chart Image

1939 - 1946 Tune-Up Specification And Adjustment Chart


Published: 2017-02-08 Views: 2275 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946

1939 Service Letters Image

This is complete collection of 1939 Service Letters (similar to the Service Counselors in later years). These Letters contain updated service information and company news. Also the 1939 Letters contain a wealth of information on the new 1940 models.


Published: 2009-06-04 Views: 1558 times
Categories: Service Letters | 1940 | 1939

1940 18th Series 110, 120 Wire Diagrams Image

This is the 1940 18th Series 110-120 Wire Diagrams


Published: 2008-11-19 Views: 1810 times
Categories: Wire Diagrams | 1940

1940 18th Series 160, 180 Wire Diagrams Image

This is the 1940 18th Series 160, 180 Wire Diagrams.


Published: 2008-11-19 Views: 1380 times
Categories: Wire Diagrams | 1940

1940 Henney-Packard Air Service Brochure Image

This is the 1940 Henney-Packard Air Service Brochure covering custom-built airport limousines.


Published: 2025-04-07 Views: 22 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1940

1940 Illustrated Tune-Up Repair Manual Image

These are Illustrated Repair Manual Sections that were published by Thompson Products.


Published: 2009-11-11 Views: 1796 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1940

1940 Packard '

This is the 1940 Packard 'New Master of America's Highways" Sales Folder, covering the Super-8 One-Sixty Models.


Published: 2025-01-29 Views: 113 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1940

1940 Packard 110 and 120 Brochure Image

This is a sales brochure for the 1940 Packard 110 and 120 automobiles. It's list the various models and features that were available.


Published: 2012-04-30 Views: 2677 times
Categories: 1940 | Sales Brochures

1940 Packard 110 and 120 Owners Manual Image

This is the 1940 Packard 110 and 120 Owner's Manual. It covers the care, operation, and basic repair of the 1800 and 1801 chassis models. A must have if you own one of these Packards.


Published: 2008-10-31 Views: 3073 times
Categories: Owner & Operation Manuals | 1940

1940 Packard 110 and 120 Sales Folder Image

THis is the Sales Folder master brochure for the 1940 Packard 110 and 120 models.


Published: 2025-01-27 Views: 85 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1940

1940 Packard 160 and 180 Owner's Manual Image

This is the 1940 Packard One Sixty (160) and One Eighty (180) Owner's Manual. This is a must have is you own one of these Packards, and it contains both operational and minor repair information.


Published: 2008-04-20 Views: 2526 times
Categories: Owner & Operation Manuals | 1940

1940 Packard 160-180 Preliminary Shop Manual Image

This is the 1940 Packard 160-180 Preliminary Shop Manual. It is similar to the Owner's Manual in content, but does contain more techincal repair pages, specification and other pieces of information


Published: 2008-10-19 Views: 2726 times
Categories: Service Manuals | 1940

1940 Packard A/C Parts List Image

This is the 1940 Packard A/C Parts List. It includes part plates and listing of all the A/C parts.


Published: 2017-02-10 Views: 1195 times
Categories: Parts Lists & Books | 1940

1940 Packard A/C Promotional Mailer Image

This is promotional mailer about 1940 Packard A/C that was sent by dealers to potential customers.


Published: 2017-02-07 Views: 1139 times
Categories: Mailers and Other Advertising | 1940

1940 Packard Dupont Paint Chips Image

This sheet shows the Dupont paint color chips that were available for the 1940 Packard lineup.


Published: 2016-02-10 Views: 2329 times
Categories: Packard Paint Chips | 1940

1940 Packard Repair and Tune-Up Guide Image

This is an illustrated condensed Repair and Tune-Up guide for the 1940 Packards. This would be a great piece to keep in the glove box for quick reference.


Published: 2008-09-13 Views: 1951 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1940

1940 Salesman Data Book Image

This is the 1940 Packard Salesman Data Book. It contains sales information, specifications, model information about the 1940 Packard cars. This covers the 110, 120, 160 and 180 models.


Published: 2017-02-27 Views: 1700 times
Categories: Data Books | 1940

1940 Service Letters Image

This is the complete 1940 Service Letter Set. These were sent out during the year to update the Dealers with the latest service and company news.


Published: 2020-01-02 Views: 2393 times
Categories: 1940 | 1941 | Service Letters

1940 Special 40th anniversary of the Packard, Automotive News Annual Image

This is special issue of Automotive News commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Packard Motor Car Company in 1940. Packard provided hardbound personalized copies, with the dealer or distributor�s name imprinted on the cover of this special issue, for use of their sales and service staff, and for display in their show rooms and customer waiting areas. It is interesting in that there is a good history of the Packard Motor Car Company to that time. Also interesting are the advertisements from vendors to Packard and other businesses in the automobile industry congratulating the company on its accomplishments.


Published: 2008-10-09 Views: 2463 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1940

Air Conditioner & Fridge News - Packard A/C Image

Article from Air Conditioner & Fridge News talking about Packard's new A/C


Published: 2017-02-10 Views: 1065 times
Categories: Magazine Articles | 1939 | 1940

Carter WA-1 Climate Control Carburetor Service Sheet Image

This is the Carter WA-1 Climate Control Carburetor Service Sheet


Published: 2018-05-22 Views: 1416 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942

Crossing Tradition with Chain Lightning Image

A 1940 magazine ad for the Packard Motor Car Company. It goes into how you can get "More car for your money!" with "Prices still further reduced as much as $133 less than a year ago". The model illustrated is a 1940 Packard One-Ten Touring Sedan $975.


Published: 2007-02-09 Views: 913 times
Categories: Magazine Articles | 1940

General Letters Image

These are General Letters issues by Packard to Zone and/or Dealers on various issues.


Published: 2016-05-14 Views: 5625 times
Categories: Other Service Letters & Bulletins | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945

Graco Packard Service Stations Equipment Brochure Image

This is the Graco Packard Service Stations Equipment Brochure, circa 1937.


Published: 2024-05-01 Views: 343 times
Categories: Service Tools | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940

How To: Packard Delco Shock Rebuild Image

This is a "How To" written by Mark Hill on how to rebuild the Delco "Lever Action" Shocks used by Packard.


Published: 2013-05-07 Views: 3889 times
Categories: How-To's & Tech Tips | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950

Leonard Williams Packard Map Book Image

This map book was produced for Leonard Williams & Co Ltd, the London Packard Distributor. It was given to customers when a Packard was purchased.


Published: 2024-02-28 Views: 851 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940

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: 6165 times
Categories: Corporate and Factory Info | Misc Packard 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 | 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: 2386 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: 6034 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 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: 15406 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: 9132 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: 1506 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: 7296 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 Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications 1935-54 Image

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


Published: 2009-09-30 Views: 8673 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954

Packard Patent Filings Image

The is a collection of Packard Patent Filings grouped by initial filing date. Please note that Packard filed for patent many years before those items were used in production in some cases.


Published: 2016-07-08 Views: 3848 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940

Packard Promotional Pointers Image

These are a set of Packard Promotional Pointers that were sent to dealers to give them information on both current Packard advertising and promotions as well as tip on promoting their dealerships and the Packard brand in their local markets.


Published: 2017-02-08 Views: 1663 times
Categories: Sales and Promotion Bulletins | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945

Packard Section from period Motors Manual Image

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.


Published: 2006-04-22 Views: 4935 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954

Pre-War Packard Stuff 1899-1942 Image

Listing of Body Styles and Models by year as well as number of Cars made;
Wheelbase, Bore & Stroke, Horsepower, Price Range & Weight Range.
Limited photos of early Packards & Celebrities with Packards. This booklet was created by Neil Anderson.


Published: 2009-08-27 Views: 5917 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942

Stewart Warner Electric Wiper Service Information Image

This is the Stewart Warner Electric Wiper service information covering adjustment and repair.


Published: 2010-08-17 Views: 1810 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942

Technical Letters Image

Technical Letters issues by Packard on various issues.


Published: 2016-05-16 Views: 6760 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

Trade Letters Image

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


Published: 2016-05-15 Views: 5686 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

US-Rubber Passenger Car Spark Plug Chart Image

This was an original insert card that was hung next to a the spark plug rack at a garage. It lists which spark plugs to use for many of the US Passenger cars from 1930-1942.


Published: 2012-05-17 Views: 3310 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942

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