Re: 1949

Posted by thefargo On 2010/12/20 6:37:11

thanks owen, the compliance plate is what you have called the small metal tag. In Australia all cars have a compliance plate, which gives the details that I'm after. Modern compliance plates state the id numbers, body type, paint type, options fitted etc. I'm sure it's what you are referring to. Unfortunately mine is a square of rusted metal.
I will get some pics up as soon as I can.
I have taken some digital film, using a flip video, but it is not of a format that will load here. I'll borrow a digital camera, or use my mobile phone tomorrow.
I have been impressed with a quick look at e-bay america, there were about 10 - 11 pages of parts! E-bay Australia had 5 listings and thats all!
It appears that I can buy most parts from USA. unfortunately it looks like I may need lots!
Asking around, it seems as though Packards were very rare here in South Australia, so in many ways I'm keen to restore this one, to keep at least one or two on the road, and also because of the rarity.
thanks again for the help.