Can someone explain to me what the Belt Assembly, core is for the 16th series? Parts book in 11.005, Packard part 335367.

I would like to know if there is any interest in joining me in fabricating the “lower” part of the Cradle & Belt assembly, Packard part No: 335365, for 1600-1-1A-1D-2-1700-1-1A-2. If you’re like me, I have two cradles, my original and one I acquired from a salvage yard. Both have rusted out lower portions, the front and rear lips are almost gone (see picture of the better of the two). This causes the flat bottom to bow and the fenders not to align correctly. I have also located other cradles and they all seem to have the same issue, can’t tell by a picture how bad it is.

I have modeled the part (see picture) and sent it to a manufacturer, and they came back with a quote. The part will be made in 5 sections and welded in 4 places to produce the final item (If interested in the placement of welds, PM me I can provide a picture). If I can get at least 10 orders (PM me if interested), the price will be under $500 each. For 20 pieces, the price lowers to under $300 each.

Since I have measured using ruler and digital calipers, averaged the dimensions of height, width and hole locations from the two not so perfect pieces I have, I’m trying to verify my measurements. If anyone has a print of this, I would like to make arrangements to borrow it so I can verify dimensions. I would also like to have a plastic model printed up (the manufacture offered to print one up but it was way to expensive) but I have no 3D printer before any metal forming starts. Can anyone help? I think it will have to printed in several sections for it requires a big 3D printer (L x W x H, 21,57” x 3.875” x 13.875”). I can provide 3D models of the sections.

I know I could just acquire strips and flat pieces of 16 GA metal and started cutting and welding, to repair it. I just thought it would be better, less work, if the whole section could be replaced to provide better support for the fenders and front of the car. I guess if there is no interest, I will have to resort to this method and do the best I can.

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Does anyone know what the clip that holds the rear tail light jewel in is made out of? This is for my 1938 model 1601. It’s section 4.1630, #242022 in the parts catalog. What material is it?

I'm restoring my front grille, shutter assembly. With that, I acquired some of the drawing of several parts. I'm looking for any information for the material used for the bearing strip that holds the shutter blades. The part number #326557. The material on the drawing states "super lexide", 1/8" x 5/16" strips.

One of several bearing assemblies you will find in the parts book is #326567 (lower). For my car, there are two long strips on each side of the bottom and a long and a short on each side on the top. I have included a CAD drawing of the lower part. The brown material inside the other retainer is what I'm looking for.

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Wow, Great. I'll PM you

I need the weight on the control shaft, and can't find one, its Packard part # 315063, for a '38 8 cyl model 1601. I recently acquired the drawing from the Packard club and have generated a 3D model. I would like to verify if the model is correct (does it look correct). Can someone take a picture of the weight? I realize the original is a casted part but I'm looking into having one made out of steel.

I am also wondering if others need the weight, if so let me know. If more people would like one, we can get the price of a single part down

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Crap! I'll look into acquiring the document and verify, but it looks like I need repaint them. It took me a long time to decide on the paint, is there any suggestions on what paint to use? I would guess its a Lacquer.

OK, thanks for the information.

Below are some pictures of the restore process I thought people would want to see.

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flackmaster, would you still have stainless runningboard mouldings for the '38? I have a model 1601 with a 127" WB, would these fit this car?

Please let me know if you have them.

Not sure if their different, but I'm looking for a '38 reflector with the headlight and parking light sockets. Would also need the wire clips that hold the headlight lens in the chrome ring. PM me with price if you have one

I recently restored the horns on my '38 1601 Packard. I have searched for pictures and found some but all seemed to be different finishes, semi-gloss, gloss black, even chrome. I realize you can restore things the way you want, but what was the original finish? What is the correct finish?

I have seen some old posts on web sites mention Packard International (PI). They have (had) a document (don't know if it still exists) that they were working on to document the color and finish of all the components under the hood of all years and models of Packard's. I searched their website and could not find it. Does anyone know how to purchase the document? Does this site have an equivalent document?

I ended up painting them semi-gloss from information I've seen from a respondent that claimed to have a copy of the document stating that the finish of the horns were semi-gloss.

Any information on this issue would be appreciated.