Re: 1949 Packard ID help

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/3/26 14:31:52

Just to elaborate, there are NO differences between a 1948 22nd series and a 1949 22nd series (the -9- in the VN) except for the VN. It may be a renumbered car, that is, left unsold at the end of 1948 and renumbered by the factory to be sold as a 1949. One key is the Briggs body number which is on a small plate affixed to the cowl on the engine side near the heater box. Also the thief-proof number (large embossed number on the engine side of the cowl enclosed by trianges) can sometimes give a clue if it was renumbered. I'd like very much to have those numbers for my study on the thief-proof numbers. If you're willing you could either post them here or send me a private message (PM).

The 22nd/23rd series club sedans are not common, and their styling has managed to age more gracefully than some of the other cars of that era, so it'a a very worthy project. Good luck with it and I hope you intend to keep it authentic.

PS - the highest engine # for the 288 engine in a 22nd series that I've encountered is G301519.