Re: 37 120 grill louvers

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/2/3 11:57:57

BH notes I checked my copy of the Turniquist book and found same error regarding body types for the 120CD, but it correctly shows 1090 and 1091 for the 138CD. That wouldn't be the first discrepancy I found in that book, but it was one of the first books of its kind.

Yes, there were errors a plenty in the Turnquist book but it still remains a good resource. I don't know if any of the errors were found and corrected in later printings.

Another well-regarded resource, Robert Marvin's The Packard Identification Guide (first edition, 1988) also gives different information on the 1937 120CD models. It lists the lwb 1090 and 1091 but only lists the 1096 and 1098 on the 120 inch wb, no mention of 1094.

The Kimes-edited tome (pg. 473 in mine) lists all 5 body types and further indicates the lwb CDs (138CDs) were introduced later in the production run. It identifies the CD features as automatic radiator shutters, sponge-backed carpets, full Marshall springs in the seats, banjo steering wheel, clock, deluxe radiator ornament, extra quality trimming and white sidewall tires.