Re: Individual Packard Historys

Posted by PackardV8 On 2008/5/14 22:32:16

Owen wrote: "... Utica engine# (right rear of block, usually), Utica trans #, Oil pump variation, Door jam switch variation (one or two per door jam, with or without a blackoff plate over the second on..."

What is this about TWO door jam switches???? Why would there be two????? One is just a dummy to plug a hole??? This is a new one to me.

It is my understanding that all 1956 Carib convertibles were built during he last 2 months or so of production before Packard closed. If that is the case then shouldn't all 56 Caribs convertibles have the late plugged pump????

Are there 56 Caribs with engine number at rear of block??? If they were all built late production then they should have the engine number at the front near the unit serial number by the oil filler tube.

Any production figures on how many came from the factory with Air conditioning or Dealer installed aftermarket??