Re: 1949 Packard should i pull the trigger

Posted by 58L8134 On 2019/10/31 12:50:27

Hi Ray

There is no real substitute for an in-person inspection if that is at all possible. Picture lie like a rug as the old adage goes, can't possibly reveal all the problem, and nothing of its mechanical state. Inspection by a person familiar with Packards is the next best thing.

Clutch jobs in manual shift cars aren't hard, just require the tools and either know-how or following shop manual step-by-step. Truck shops do those all the time, maybe one in your area would do that for you.

Electrical, as HH56 has written, it simply working through logically the problem to find the fix. There is so much good advice here you wouldn't be alone tackling it.

Good luck and please keep us apprised as your pursue this '49

Steve