Am surprised your radiator guy cannot find a core to fit as other shops have been able to do it -- although a new core is definitely not a low budget repair.

Problem with other mfgs radiators is nothing else found so far is a direct drop in fit. Usual issue is the hose locations and mounting to the cradle other mfgs used are all different. In order to use another brand either a new mounting arrangement needs to be made and on most you need to figure on some kind of hose rerouting.

Having said that, some have managed to make a Ford Bronco radiator work by changing one or both of the above. Start with this most recent thread and also check out the other packardinfo links within those posts to older threads about the same issue. There is a link to the Bronco radiator as well.

There are other radiators mentioned in the older threads that some have tried and I believe there are even photos of some of the mounts made in a couple of the older threads. Not all the photos may show on the older posts since the server upgrade a couple of years ago messed up the links to many of them. If they are gone I have photos of a couple -- but not all -- of the mounts.

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I just tried it on my new truck. I bought the Mckee's 37 kit after looking at a few options. I have always used wax and was skeptical. There are multiple steps, and it took 2-3 Sundays of spare time to do it right. I didn't let the truck see rain until it was complete. It's a spare vehicle so that allowed me to take my time and do it correctly. You have to get over the psychological aspect of a very thin coating taking the place of a thick coating of wax. This week it saw its first rain event and the beading was as good or better than any wax job I've done. Very slick to the touch too. It is supposed to last three years.. time will tell, so far happy with it.

You are right, the most rare part would be the buyer.
Bob J.

Lotta dollars for not much car. Besides, there's not much "very rare" about a 120 sedan.


Today is a good day not to overpay for Packard parts.

I noticed there is a plate that support the accelerator linkage and a threaded opening for the temperature sending unit. This plate is secured to the rear on the left head, by two bolts. The top bolt was loose allowing the coolant to flow out. Still going to replace the sending unit. My radiator on the other hand is not being so kind. A local shop that specializes in classic cars has had it for two weeks now. He was trying to find a replacement core; but now, is looking for a close replacement for the radiator itself. The original one is in bad shape and cannot be repaired. Has anyone found an aftermarket radiator that is a good replacement?

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If our vendors do not have something you might try Then and Now Automotive. Many on the forum have used their kits. To narrow down the kit options to the specific one you need it sometimes helps to have the pump model number that is usually found stamped on one of the mounting flange edges.

Does anyone sell fuel pump kits for a '37 120 with a Carter dual action fuel pump?

I just talked with Werner Neil regarding the notebooks. He is out of town currently, so if anyone has been trying to get a hold of him, leave a message and he'll get back to you when he returns.

in the 80s i painted 1 car with lacquer and a few years later i painted 1 with acrylic enamel. I still have both of those cars The enamel job is holding up the best but none seem to last forever at least for me. But forever isn't as long as it use to be. I won a free ceramic coating at a car show but never used it. Its suppose to be the latest and greatest thing and better than wax. Anyone know anything about that?

This is actually in far worse condition than my 39 Six I bought for almost 1/3 of that price including shipping. A $1000 to me would be tops as well.