Re: 1954 packard convertible

Posted by HH56 On 2016/10/3 14:59:28

The 54 convertible would be on the same wheelbase and have the same refinements such as the chrome tail light pods and side trim as the Pacific. It should also have the 359 because it was considered a senior car in 54 along with the Patrician, Pacific and Caribbean.

If it has the original engine the motor number stamped on a smoothed area of the block just below the head and above the starter will start M6xxxxx. Any other letter or number would indicate the engine has been changed.

If it has an Ultramatic it could be the regular or if a late production car the gear start Ultramatic. Gear start would have a small dot on the shift quadrant next to the H as well as a dipstick coming up on the left side of engine near the starter. Regular Ultras have neither.