You don't want it too tight, as that can cause premature shaft wear.

Ladies and Gentlemen Will be uploading new pics today!! Almost there!!!

Could be worse! Should be doable for someone with enough ambition and money.

Currant photos!

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Can I over tighten the packing nut? 1/4 turn at a time and check?

RH
You are kidding about those rear windows.
I spent another 2.5 hours today working on that rear, right-side window and making no progress.

Before I take it all back apart and try again I am going to tackle the left side and see if it goes any better.

The second pair of tires showed up last night. Will get them mounted soon.
Also started polishing the grill and headlight stuff. I have a dremel kit coming soon that will allow me to polish all the smaller spaces of the grill.

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G'day Rudy Samsel,
to PackardInfo.

I invite you to include this '37 1014 Super Eight Touring Sedan in PackardInfo's Packard Vehicle Registy.

And, when it's "SOLD!", could you please advise so the Registry entry can be suitabley updated?

...As for rarity...
I have been documenting the existence of 1937 Seniors since 1967.
There are no factory records of production numbers, but with 97.3% accuracy I can state that 617 1014s were produced and I have data on 22 remaining cars.
I, myself, owned a 1014 from 1963 to 1969. The embossed firewall # was 398103. Unfortunately, I have lost track of it.

Bob Supina

Rudy, I have just reviewed all the images on your site and have many comments.
+Your title indicates 1014-284; your copy states 1014-282.
According to my records, it should be 1014-284.

According to my records, it was originally owned by a "J.J. Flattery & Sons" and it had 7 bullet holes in it.
I wish I had all the details; it is only what was provided to me many years ago.

+It would be very beneficial to post an image of the data plate and an image of the embossed firewall #
Of course, some words must be added about the the condition of the engine and whether it has been recently on a 500 mile tour or if it has been stored for 40 years.

Since you will be listing it in an auction, be aware that, while the car is presentable, it was not restored to original.
Besides the tail light issue, I notice the following issues:

+ The upholstery and pattern are not standard for the Super-Eight.
+ The air cleaner is not 1937 Super-Eight
+ The horn button is not 1937 Super-Eight
+ There appears to be some non-standard linkage below the heater hoses on the right side of the engine.
+ The coil base is missing
+ The heater hose attachment to the left side of the engine is non-standard
+ The instrument surround should be a brushed finish with accents.
+ rear foot rest is missing
+ rear arm rests are incorrect
+ hub caps are for 1938
+ the paint scheme is non-standard.

Please PM me for additional info.

Bob Supina

Blue Dots are cool!
Beautiful car...