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Thanks B. I probably should of been able to figure that out. Cheers.

Found this laying in the trunk while digging around. I know there's extra parts in this car. Can one of you tell me if this is part of a front antenna for a 55 or 6? Thanks.

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Let me know what you're interested in. Don't be shy regarding small parts, as I enjoy parting old cars. (I'm cheap too)

Difficult to photo. A co worker guessed as deep as 30 thou.

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Thanks HPH. It's been a couple decades since I last used Kanter. Amazing the variety they offer considering 56's low production #s.

Regarding the disc brakes. As it stands now, the Packard rearend is going in a 40 Chevy. The discs are little more than for aesthetics. And to see if I can do it. I have access to a machine and fab shop. The idea is to use an existing design as a jumping off point for making the caliper brackets myself. Just need to decide on a disc/cal setup.

Existing drums mic out at only 8 thousand. However, both drums have moderate pitting in just a small area. I assume that's where the bottom of the drum was when it sat for so long. Would have to turn them to see if they can clean up.
Again, Thanks.

Thanks Howard.
Amazing how many different models they offered.

I recently purchased a 56 - 400 for a donor car. First, seems all the info I'm coming across says the rear drums are 11" x 2". The ones I took off are 12" x 2". Is this as simple as a particular model? Or perhaps a factory brake package?
Second, if able, I'm going to use the rearend in a Rod, assuming it's not too wide. My question - Has anyone ever converted a 56 to rear disc brakes? If so, any recommendations to brand? If price is reasonable on the setup, I'll have a pair of drums for sale. Cheers.

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Here's another within an hour of my abode.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329198642928254/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

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You know, because Packards are so small.....

Mystery Box just some very old antiquated aftermarket stereo components. Wires ran to the package tray speaker as well as to the front of the car, including the motorola switch that was laying on the floor of the car. The only thing mildly interesting is it's either old enough to of had a tube in it, or some form of lighting ??
Cheers.
Forgot to mention. The last of the trunk mat was hiding under said mystery box.

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