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Thanks for the follow-up on the 883 production numbers. My car appears to be one of only 51 known rather than one of 1392 as I thought when I bought the car. Likely there were more than 51 produced but it looks like the actual number may never be known.

I appreciate your input,

Glen

Owen,
Thanks for your quick response. Sorry I neglected to list my car sequence number which is 883-228. After further research on this site, the Packard Decoder states it is the 28th car produced of the super eight convertible sedan series. The 209 car you cited is the black survivor I mentioned and owned by Kevin Murray. So, we know there were at least 28 super eight convertible sedans produced. I'll contact the roster keeper to see if I can get more info.

Glen

While looking over the Model Information page on this site to try to determine how many of my 1935 model 1205, 883 convertible sedans were produced, I found that all 18 different super eight models are shown as having 1392 units produced. The models included in the list were all of the 1203, 1204 and 1205 models. Surely, not each and every one of those 18 models had exactly 1392 built so I assume the data means that 1392 cars were produced which included all 18 of the different super eight models. Is there any data that would show me just how many of the 883 models alone were produced? While adding mine to the registry today, I found only one other member who had an 883 and that is the same car I recently bought from that owner. There is also a very nice black 883 survivor car listed. Any info anyone can give on the production numbers of only the 883 model would be greatly appreciated. If actual production numbers do not exist, it would be interesting to have some estimates from the knowledgeable Packard folks on this forum.

Glen

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Thanks to all who answered. Mike at Tucson Packard saw my original message and contacted me as he has the needed parts. Lesson learned that one shouldn't give up just because what you're looking for is not in a supplier's catalog. Call them to make sure.

Glen

New to the forum and not sure but this seems like the place to ask members about finding sources of parts. I need a coil, dual point set and condenser for a 1936 super 8 engine with Delco distributor. Can't find anything on Kanter or Max Merritt sites. If unavailable, are there parts from other cars that could be substituted?

Thanks for any help on my search

Glen

I also have a stock mechanical fuel pump with a separate electric pump at the gas tank in my '35 Super Eight. It has a toggle switch under the dash that I use only to start the engine

I installed front three point belts and rear lap belts in our 1935 1205. Each front belt has an upper torso harness which joins behind the seat to a single detachable tether and the tether is attached to a belt retractor mounted in the trunk behind the rear seat. The rear belts are lap only.

For shows, the retractable belt can be detached from the front harness tether and the belts hidden under the front seat. The retractable belt is then wound up behind the rear seat with only the end of the buckle visible. The retractable mechanisms are mounted near the center of the car such that they do not interfere with two rear passengers when they and the front occupants are belted in.

The fronts are mounted directly to the car frame under the wood floor boards. The rear laps are mounted to a 2x2 steel angle with welded closed ends fastened with through bolts to the frame side rails. The retractable tether mechanisms are bolted to the steel floor in the trunk with the large washers supplied with the belt hardware. A slot is cut in the trunk panel behind the rear seat to allow the retractable portion of the belt to pass through.

The retractable mechanism allows the front seat occupants freedom of movement while still being strapped in in case of an accident.

Purists might criticize this installation but I have done my best to keep myself and passengers as safe as I can while still being able to hide the belts when their presence would be objectionable. I have also mounted three point retractable belts in our '31 Chrysler sedan, '31 Model A roadster and '36 Auburn boattail speedster replica

I have some photos of the installation, but have tried several times to post them here, even reducing their size to no avail. The photos seem to have been uploaded but do not appear when the preview button is selected so I guess they are not really uploaded. Suggestions?

Glen

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Thanks for confirming my thought that the gas mode is the normal status of the gauge. The info on the service company that handles repair of the gas sending units is much appreciated.

Glen

Nice car welcome at any show even with bumpers that need to be rechromed.

Any kids who show interest in our cars at a show, I always ask them if they want to get in and sit behind the wheel. This sets the hook early and makes it easier for them to get reeled in when they get older. We need to find any way we can to pass our love of old cars down to the younger generations and letting them sit in our cars is not going to damage anything. Need to make a little sign for our cars.... "Look and Touch If You Want"

Glen

One last question on the subject. Is the gas-oil level gauge in the gas mode or the oil mode when the button under the dash is not pressed? What mode is it in when it is momentarily pressed? I'm asking because when not pressed, the gauge always reads 5 and when pressed, it reads just under 25. Assuming the gauge is in gas mode when unpressed, the constant 5 reading would mean there is a likely problem with the gas tank sending unit. With the pan off the car, I tested the oil float unit and it seems to be working ok.

Glen