Re: Want to learn something you didn't know about Packard V8s?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/7/21 17:50:52

There's a very nicely restored Stokes marine conversion on exhibit at the Warren museum. It was restored and donated by Mr. Ole Book of New Jersey. An IM-245 and IM-356 are also on display.

Fred - question for you. What's the significance of the "C" with the "L" thru the center of it on the V8 block? We know that Packard sold their castings and forging plant in 1954 and I've often wondered if this might be the logo or trademark of the firm they contracted the engine block castings to for 1955 and 1956. Kind of like the "CWC" on Hudson and other make engine blocks and on many crankshafts and camshafts. CWC was the logo for Campbell, Wyant & Cannon, once one of the largest foundry operations in the US. They are today owned by Textron and primarily manufacture camshafts. Any ideas?