Re: Proud new owner with some questions

Posted by Randy Berger On 2014/2/12 17:43:45

First, WELCOME to Packardinfo. This is a very helpful community. Also go tohttp://www.packardclub.org/
which is the official Packard website and is also very helpful.

Most 56 Packards had a push-button transmission.
It sounds like you have a shift lever to go between gears.
If "R" is next to "P" then you probably have a transmission from some other car, either Chevy or Chrysler.
How about some pics of the car? We would also like to see the door plate which contains the vehicle model and serial number. Also there is a thief-proof number above the heater stamped into the firewall. All this helps to identify your car and how it may be equipped.
Again - WELCOME, glad to have you here.