Re: 1949 Packard Owner's Manual for 22nd series

Posted by HH56 On 2016/4/23 10:00:36

I am confused as to which manual and year you have but think I am right on the chronology. Someone will correct me soon enough if not.

The 22nd series started production late 47 with one model being built while 21st series 47s were still in production. 22nd series covered a year and a half -- 48 thru mid 49. The series was sold and numbered as being built for both years. Some of the leftover 22nd series 48s which had not sold were renumbered as being new 49 models just to move them. If the number plate has a 22XX-9-xxxx then it was considered a 49. No extra digit between model and sequence number was a 48.

With exception of the mid series change on the OD and the integral engine side mounted heater which came after 22nd series production started I believe the cars were otherwise identical both years. The 23rd series came in mid 49 as a 49 and carried thru 50. Those were also numbered for both years with the extra digit between the model and sequence numbers but were identical cars.

Typically the scans of manuals are too large for regular email etc. Kev will have to help you figure out how to get it to him so he can post. You might PM or email BigKev.