Re: Gene's 1951 200 Deluxe 288 engine rebuild.

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2015/10/12 8:48:20

Re the locks, have you tried keys from your local Packard friends in the area? There were only 250 different keys used over all the years of Packard from 1935 onwards so, given a reasonable # of Packards in your area, your chances should be pretty good. Key #s were P-1251 thru P-1500. Most older Packard owners who have had a number of Packards over the years will often have quite a collection of keys.

I don't know how commonly known this is, but during the mid-30s and back the ignition key# was stamped in ink on the backside of the patent (VN#) plate. I don't know how long Packard continued this practice, last I ever took notice of was 1937.