Hello Packard owners,

I am going to be removing the gas tank on my 1950 Packard Deluxe Club sedan and want to be prepared for any "Packard nuances" that I should be aware of. Other than disconnecting the fuel line and removing both support straps, is there something else I should keep in mind? For example, in looking inside the trunk I don't see any access to the fuel gauge wires, so I guess they are accessed under the trunk. I tried searching all the manuals, parts book and service bulletins and couldn't locate anything on gas tank removal best practices. Your suggestions and input, including any photos, is greatly appreciated.

G Durgin
Oakland, CA

Thank you Williej for the offer. I am finally getting ready to remove the original gas tank in my '50 Packard Deluxe Club and will let you if I need one.

G Durgin
Oakland, CA

Thanks for the response. I try to use already existing threads for my questions, so as to not repeat similar inquiries made (years) in the past.

G Durgin
Oakland, CA

Hi BH,

I'm getting ready to rebuild the Carter 2-barrel carb for my 1950 Deluxe Club sedan. You mentioned you were going to post the complete rebuild manual for the Carter carbs. Are they posted here in the lit and manuals section? Or could you post here a copy on a pdf? Thanks.

G Durgin
Oakland, CA

Hello everyone,

I have a 1950 Deluxe Club with the 288 cid and I am also interested in a new gas tank. In a recent tel conversation with Kanter Auto parts, I was told that no plans are underway for 1950 gas tanks. Any updates would be appreciated, since I don't want to depend on the original gas tank being salvageable after I remove it. Thanks.

G Durgin
Oakland

Thank you for the responses. This is very helpful.

Dear fellow Packard owners,

I have a 1950 Packard Club Deluxe with a 288 cid. Does anyone have any diagrams or suggestions for removing the heater box assembly that houses the heater core and other parts where the heater hoses route into? I am going to be changing the entire manifold assembly and need to remove the heater box assembly to access it (after removing the inner fender cover). Any suggestions welcome. Thanks.

GDurgin
Oakland

Thank you everyone for your responses. I'll check with the contact in San Diego and let you know what I find out.

G Durgin
Oakland

Dear Packard owners,

I have a cracked intake manifold for my 1950 288 cid engine and want to replace it. Can you give me any leads on a fair priced one? Kanter has one for $415.00, which is too high for my budget. My understanding is that the intake/exhaust manifold set was the same for 1948-1950 288 cid engines. Is this accurate, or do I need to look for some type of manifold number stamped on the intake itself in order to use other years? I haven't yet removed the intake manifold form the engine. Thanks for your help.

G Durgin
Oakland

Thanks, for the reply Howard. I'll let you know how it goes.

-Guillermo