I also wanted to share a few photos that were taken during the filming of the movie "Carol" that can collaborate the usage of my Packard as the "hero car" to Cate Blanchett. I hope that you enjoy them as well. (All photos provided byhttp://missbelivet.tumblr.com)

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I would like to thank everyone for their input on this matter. With that help, I have been able to settle a question that has been upon my mind for some time now.

This reply is more or less directed to Steve (since he has previously asked) and to any other Packard owner that has wanted to see more photos of my car. I have included a few more for all of you to enjoy.

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Thanks for the input. I appreciate all of the information.

In regards to the engine casting numbers, they are as follows:
Engine identification number: H404543
Head ID number: 639713 (partially illegible behind 327 casting located on top left of head)
Head casting date: 3 15 49
Block Casting Number: 213
Block Casting date: 6 9 49

I hope that this aids in your question.

I will take this additional information into consideration. Thanks again.

Let me know if you would like any more photos posted. Or I can provide them though email.

Hey Steve,

The lower cowl (firewall that includes the theft ID Number) is what has been painted gloss black. The upper cowl that attaches above the horizontal weld line on the firewall has been painted the body color.

I hope that this additional information clarifies your inquiry.

- Eric

Steve,

Thanks for the insight upon the lower cowl area that is usually neglected during paint jobs. I have searched that area of the lower firewall behind the motor and have been unable to determine that information. I have found that the firewall has been repainted to a gloss black while the remaining car was painted the Egyptian Sand color. The car has also been poorly undercoated (over all dirt and sand on the undercarriage) as well.

I have attempted to review all places that include the "gold under paint". I have included another photo that displays the gold paint under the trunk hinges that was found after it was removed during the recent Hollywood filming (and repairs). I have found this gold paint on the hood bumpers, wheel rims, and trunk/hinges.

As for additional photos, I have approximately 60 photos provided to me from Volo Auto Museum at time of purchase. I have also many photos that were taken during filming also. Please let me know if anyone would like to see them as well.

She looks good on the inside and out...... All I want to do it not do anything to her that would "destroy" such a wonderful car and take away from her lineage/history.

- Eric and "Ethel"

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Owen,

Thanks for the help. I guess that this mystery will continue to remain one until I get a chance to look for that build sheet. I can already confirm that the gas filler build sheet is not there when I "dropped" the gas tank last winter. I also believe that the "seat build sheet" is also not there when the seats were reupholstered recently.

Keep and eye out for her to make her movie debut in 2015 when the film production releases the movie "Carol" to the big screen. Everyone's responses have been much appreciated.

Owen Dyneto,

I agree that the car may have been repainted due that the rubber hood pads/bumpers are gold too. This may have been due to a "poorly done" paint job in the past. Unfortunately with the "passing" of the previous owner, I have come to a point where it is difficult to track its history.

As requested in your reply, the theft id number and Briggs Body number are as follows: Firewall Number: 903356, Briggs Number: 2372 2930. With the car being a renumbered car and not knowing the original VIN, it makes it more complicated to track the vehicle's history.

Thanks for any assistance that you can give.

I have a 1949 Packard Super 8 DeLuxe (https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/registry/index.php?Action=view&ID=1627) that I am having some conflicting information upon. The vehicle is currently painted in what appears to be Egyptian Sand and displays the rarer Egyptian Hood Ornament. I am unable to confirm this is the factory color code due that the VIN plate has been "sanded" smooth by the previous owner (thus removing the "dealership written" color code). I have also not thoroughly searched for the build sheet that may still be attached to the top of the glovebox compartment.

My question involves a discovery with the vehicle. Everywhere that the paint is chipped (removal of the Egyptian Sand color), there is a gold paint being displayed. This is seen around all of the hood and trunk edges where excessive wear has occurred. Also, the rubber hood pads display the same color upon them as well. I know that by the VIN (2372-5-9803) that this is a renumbered 23rd Series car. Does anyone know if there is a place to cross reference the VIN or Briggs Body numbers to possible documented Golden Anniversary gold painted cars? I would like to see if there is a possibility of maybe this vehicle was repainted Egyptian Sand during a previous restoration to get it away from the factory Gold finish. I have a copy of Robert Neal's "Packard - 1948 To 1950" book and have previously emailed him upon the car. I would like to know if there is another documented source that Packard Factory may have made listing the VINs or Briggs Body Numbers of all 1,550 (estimated) Golden Anniversary Gold painted cars.

Any help in researching the history of this vehicle would be greatly appreciated.

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