Joe wrote: "The alternator bracket I fabricated. Also replicated a stock 56 Packard AC mount, then welded mount tabs on to fit a Japanese compressor. Have to bend the oil filler tube for clearance of the compressor though, or else install an oil cap on one/both of the rovker covers."

I'm a bit confused. The FACTORY AC bracket on the PACKARDS mounted WELL to the LEFT side of the engine and well away from the oil filler tube.

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Thanks. Would you also send me a picture of your alternator bracket as well so I'll have a general idea where/how to start fabricating my own? Also, do you recall the year and model the fan is from? I also have the stock Packard AC mount on my car and I was wondering how to convert it to use the Sanden compressor without having to totally remove it. Any help in this area is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

Hotrod.

The alternator bracket I fabricated. Also replicated a stock 56 Packard AC mount, then welded mount tabs on to fit a Japanese compressor. Have to bend the oil filler tube for clearance of the compressor though, or else install an oil cap on one/both of the rovker covers.

The fan was simple enough, don't recall any fabrication, just a matter of figuring the combo of the right parts to fit together.

Probably best if I take pix and send them to you. Not sure how to post them on this NG, or if anyone else would be interested.

Joe H

Thanks, good info. I have a '56 Packard V8 and would like to install a clutch fan. What kind/year of GM clutch fan and water pump flange do I need to get and did you have to do any machine work to get them fan to fit? Also, I would like to install AC as well. Can you tell me where you got your AC/Alternator brackets from? Thanks.

Hotrod

I have heard that there were some chrome-plated valve covers with red paint on the embossed script - same as what was done on the silver-painted covers on 56th Series Seniors. I believe it was Randy Berger, in another forum of days-gone-by, who pointed this out to me. Perhaps he will chime in with his $0.02.

Regardless, it is a real PIA to try to paint the script unless you have someone who can cut some sort of clean stencil. I suspect that's what the factory used.

Getting paint to hold up on chrome is another PIA.

Info has been updated.

The Packard script was not painted on the chrome valve covers.

Thanks for the info. It looks like the engine was most likely out of a 1955 Packard Senior, though I cannot recall the color of the engine block. Funny that I can recall the valve covers but not the block.

Though both still have their correct engines, I intend to instal a set of chromed 'PACKARD' valve covers on at least one of the two 56Js. I have two pairs in the chrome shop now, and the guy is gonna give me a quote for the best (read that cheapest) pair. I also intend to paint the script red, as someone mentioned is correct for Packards whose owners ordered the covers as AC.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to paint the script and have it come out looking like it was not hand painted by an amateur (me)?

Joe H

Thank you sir! I will keep an eye out for in the my mailbox.

Randy: Congratulations on your new Packard. Hope to hear more about the new Packard when I come to Warren in July. I know for sure that after your done with this one, it will just as nice your present pride and joy.


John F. Shireman