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Re: Henney Executive Sedan
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Fish'n Jim
Speculation doesn't help without talking to the owner/listing, etc. Without popping the hood, trunk, etc. and vehicle history just this picture is undistinguishable.
I would guess you'd have to check the Henney literature and see if A/C was an option in '53.
Parts lists, pictures, etc. may show some fixtures. Most of the big cars had two units, front and rear.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 12:27
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Re: Hand Brake Warning Signal
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BigKev wrote:
Perhaps it wasn't popular and quickly discontinued.

Someone could have rigged up an idiot light as an option, if indeed knowing the brake was on was a big issue.

For the 51 on style handle they did have the idiot light. Not sure when the postwar emergency brake warning option was officially offered again but do remember seeing cars with a small bracket under the dash edge near the handle with a red light in the middle. 56 went a step farther if the car had PB shift and used the empty quadrant space to house a large red piece of plastic that illuminated BRAKE if the handle was not pushed all the way back.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 12:16
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Re: Hand Brake Warning Signal
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Fish'n Jim
I think with manual trans, not engaging the hand brake has serious consequence when parked on a grade, hill, slope, etc. Some sort of "alarm" that it's "on" would be of use. Just watch any 3 stooges short and it'll be clear.
Once, I was parked at a gas station @ 4 AM waiting for tourney partner to arrive. I had my manual trans P/U truck and boat. I had my E-brake on, but apparently not fully and motor off and I was went in the boat arranging/setting up. Would U believe while I was in the boat for a few minutes someone pulled in and parked in front of and in line to me and opened their hatch. The truck started to roll on its own for no reason. I guess it was the gravitational attraction between the two vehicles? I yelled and the other guy got out the way but before I could jump down and jump in cab to hit the brakes, my rig rolled into the other vehicle. I always leave my door open now when I'm out of the truck for fast entry and more judiciously pick my parking spots. A few years ago there was a video of a luxury motorhome and guy launching his boat. While he's in the boat, the motorhome rolls into the lake. Dog was inside and suspect. Sometimes the deck is stacked against by mysterious forces.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 12:07
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Re: Hand Brake Warning Signal
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TxGoat
My Dad told me to always apply the parking brake so &^$!! ^%$ tight that no one could possibly move the car without releasing it.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 11:49
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Re: Any experts on 1941 Packard 180 Super 8 Limousine by Lebaron
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TxGoat
Is that ROBOT I smell?

BEWARE.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 11:47
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Re: window track for Packard 900 coupe
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BigKev
Here is what it looks like on a '37. The stainless channel holds a piece of rubber pressed against the window frame from the leading and back side.

It may not be exactly the same, but the concept should be similar.

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Posted on: 2023/8/29 11:36
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1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

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Re: Delco Radio Knob
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r1lark
Ok, I dug into the Studebaker/Packard parts manuals. For all 1958 Studebaker and Packard, the manuals show p/n 1545238 for the two radio knobs. The parts manuals unfortunately do not give the color of the knobs.

Where I saw p/n 1545238 as being black was in the Studebaker International catalog (they even have a picture), but I'm starting to question whether this is correct. I believe they have the wrong p/n on the picture and description.

I did look at some pictures of several '58 Studebakers and they all had white knobs.

Unfortunately, I don't have any of these knobs in inventory.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 11:20
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Re: Please have a seat...
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BigKev
Can you take me some pictures of your "naked" top assembly? It will be a good reference for me. I hope to have the rest of my missing parts in hand after Hershey.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 11:19
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1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog
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Re: Please have a seat...
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BigKev
It looks much more comfortable than my seats! You made a lot of progress with the entire car in a short time.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 11:15
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1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog
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Re: Hand Brake Warning Signal
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BigKev
Perhaps it wasn't popular and quickly discontinued.

Someone could have rigged up an idiot light as an option, if indeed knowing the brake was on was a big issue.

Posted on: 2023/8/29 11:13
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1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog
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