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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

1937-1938 Packard Shop Manual Image

This is the 1937 and 1938 Shop manual. This covers the repair, maintenance, and specifications of the Packard Six, Eight, Super Eight and Twelve models


Published: 2010-02-17 Views: 5874 times
Categories: Service Manuals | 1937 | 1938

1937-1939 Super Eight and Twelve Service Parts List Image

The is in the Service Parts List converting 1937-1938 Super Eights and 1937-1939 Twelves.


Published: 2023-07-26 Views: 853 times
Categories: Parts Lists & Books | 1937 | 1938 | 1939

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

1938 16th Series Six, Super Eight, and Twelve Wire Diagrams Image

This is the 1938 16th Series Six, Super Eight, and Twelve Wire Diagrams.


Published: 2008-11-19 Views: 1421 times
Categories: Wire Diagrams | 1938

1938 and 1939 Packard Shop Manual Image

This is the 1938 and 1939 Shop Manual (Condensed Format). This Service Manual covers all the models of those years and is must have piece if you own a Packard from these years.


Published: 2009-12-20 Views: 4472 times
Categories: Service Manuals | 1938 | 1939

1938 Illustrated Tune-Up Repair Manual Image

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


Published: 2009-11-11 Views: 1337 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1938

1938 Packard

This is the 1938 Packard "Body Guard" Twelve and Super Eight Brochure


Published: 2025-04-04 Views: 19 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard 'Six' Brochure Image

This is the 1938 Packard 'Six' Brochure. It provides a narrative of the advantages to owning a Packard 'Six'.


Published: 2011-01-19 Views: 1731 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Custom Bodied Cars Brochure Image

This is a 1938 Packard Brochure covering the Custom Bodied Cars that were available.


Published: 2017-02-27 Views: 2133 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Deluxe Radio PA-239772 for Senior Models 1603-1608 Image

This is the Installation and Operation instructions for Packard Deluxe Radio PA-239772. This was used in 1938 models 1603-1608.


Published: 2009-11-10 Views: 1502 times
Categories: Radio Manual and Spec Sheets | 1938

1938 Packard Eight (120) Special Body Types Brochure Image

The 1938 Packard Eight (aka 120) Brochure covers and illustrates the special body types available.


Published: 2025-01-29 Views: 94 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Eight Owners Manual Image

This is the 1938 Packard Eight Owners Manual. This covers the driving, care, adjustment, and emergency data for all the 1938 Packard Eight models.


Published: 2012-05-02 Views: 2635 times
Categories: 1938 | Owner & Operation Manuals

1938 Packard Price List (Finnish Language) Image

This is the 1938 Packard Dealer Price List in Finnish


Published: 2022-01-26 Views: 502 times
Categories: Data Books | 1938

1938 Packard Price List (Swedish Language) Image

This is the 1938 Packard Dealer Price List in Swedish


Published: 2022-01-26 Views: 496 times
Categories: Data Books | 1938

1938 Packard Sales Brochure Image

This is a 1938 Packard 6-Page Sale Brochure covering the Packard Six, Eight, Super Eight and Twelve models.


Published: 2011-02-11 Views: 1899 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Six & Eight Brochure Image

This is the 1936 Brochure which covers the various Models, Body Types, and Features for the Packard "six" and Packard "Eight".


Published: 2008-02-20 Views: 2248 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Six & Eight Brochure Image

This is the 1938 Packard Six and Eight Brochure. This brochure is very well illustrated to show the various models available, and the special features of each model.


Published: 2011-01-19 Views: 1545 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Six & Eight Data Book Image

This is the 1938 Data Book (aka Fact Book) for the Packard Six and Eight models. This was given to Salesmen at the dealerships and covers all of the features and specifications for the given models. It also contains wonder pictures and illustrations. 200+ pages.


Published: 2012-05-02 Views: 2116 times
Categories: 1938 | Data Books

1938 Packard Six and Eight Sales Catalog Image

This is the 1938 Packard Six and Eight Sales Catalog. It is 50 pages and contains wonderful illustrations of most of the models offered as well as technical and feature information.


Published: 2011-03-29 Views: 1823 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Six Manual Image

This is the 1938 Packard Six manual. It covers both the operation and repair of the 1938 Packard Six.


Published: 2008-03-10 Views: 1703 times
Categories: Owner & Operation Manuals | 1938

1938 Packard Twelve & Super Eight Owners Manual Image

This is the 1938 Packard Twelve and Super Eight Owners Manual. It contains valuable information of the operation and repair of the Packard Twelves and Super Eights.


Published: 2009-07-10 Views: 1517 times
Categories: Owner & Operation Manuals | 1938

1938 Packard Twelve and Super Eight

This is the 1938 Packard Twelve and Super Eight "Without Frontiers" Brochure


Published: 2025-04-07 Views: 26 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Packard Twelve and Super Eight Sales Folder Image

This is the 1938 Packard Twelve and Super Eight Sales Folder which has illustrations of the various models offered.


Published: 2025-01-30 Views: 99 times
Categories: Sales Brochures | 1938

1938 Service Letters Image

This is a complete set of original 1938 Packard Service Letters (24 issues) These contain running service changes and company news and also contain information about the new 1939 models.


Published: 2009-06-16 Views: 1614 times
Categories: Service Letters | 1938 | 1939

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

Carter WDO Dual Climate Controlled Carburetor Service Sheet Image

This is the Carter WDO Dual Climate Controlled Carburetor Service Sheet for 1938 and Prior models.


Published: 2018-05-22 Views: 1913 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938

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

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

New York Packard pricing for 1938 Image

This was a small 4 page salemen pamphlet that includes the New York pricing for the 1938 Packards, as well as selling features and specs.


Published: 2009-01-27 Views: 1192 times
Categories: Misc Dealer Information | 1938

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 New York Accessories Bulletins Image

These are Accessories Bulletins produced by Packard New York that cover various topics.


Published: 2023-10-12 Views: 577 times
Categories: Sales and Promotion Bulletins | 1938 | 1939

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

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

Stromberg Carburetor Packard Manual and Parts Catalog Image

This is a Stromberg Carburetor Manual and Parts Catalog prepared for the Packard Motor Car Company. This was sent to the Service Managers at the Packard dealerships


Published: 2017-10-23 Views: 4748 times
Categories: Other Service Information | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939

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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