Re: 1949 Packard should i pull the trigger

Posted by 58L8134 On 2019/11/3 10:20:09

The 1949 2382 is the 23rd Series Super Eight built on the same 127" wb chassis as the Custom Eight but powered by the 327 ci straight eight. It would be best to verify it has the correct engine by the motor number. Things happen in seventy years and as used cars there was little worry whether a replacement engine if one was needed was correct for the car, only that it would bolt in and work.

As Howard has stated, none of the issues are major, just take time, effort and intelligence to sort out, just like every old car.

Of more concern with a Northeast car, how much rust damage should be determined. Trunk floor especially along the rear lip and in the spare well, bottom edge of lid too. Rocker panels, particularly the back side, all body mounts and areas around the fender skirts. Door bottoms and where the outside metal is folded over the inner shell. Some northern cars survive surprisingly well, but most don't so get verification these areas are good. Rust repair is expensive and is difficult to find those competent to do it correctly.

Good luck with your continued investigation and eventual purchase, These Super Eights are wonderful road cars, large and imposing, with all the fine qualities one gets in a Packard.

Steve