Re: New Member introduction

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2008/8/1 8:12:14

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I have bought parts from all of the vendors you mentioned and all have given me good service. I just want you to be aware things like tune up parts and bearings and seals can often be bought from generic auto parts suppliers like NAPA or a bearing supply shop etc. for less that the Packard vendors. By checking the Parts X reference section of this site, by posing a question here as to what modern part number is needed or if you can find a patient saleperson, at NAPA for example, to research the original part numbers you can often save some money and time. For example I recently purchased a new ignition rotor for a 1949 Packard for 1/2 the price of one of the main Packard vendors by using a part number supplied by a member of this site thus also saving shipping costs and waiting time. If you have the time and are patient quite often the parts you may need show up on Ebay but be mindful that often they sell for more that the part can be bought from the Packard vendors so research the prices before bidding.