The tool kit for a 1929 Packard was a canvas roll that had many compartments for the wrenches, screwdrivers, punch, hammer, etc. I don't believe that it was an accessory. When they shipped a car, Packard included with it an inventory of the items included, which indicated the tools and roll and had the serial number stamped on the top of the inventory.

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

I believe that the dual cowl was available on both the 640 and 645 chassis. If so, the radiator dimensions would be different for both. You have been given the dimensions for the 645, which is taller. If you need them for the 640, let us know.

Jim Wayman

Jim Balfour had some of the threaded pullers made a few years back. Might check with him to see if any are still available.

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

I have some duplicate literature for prewar cars that I don't need. I thought I would offer it to the forum before going elsewhere. Have some Salesman's booklets that are 3-3/4" X 6-3/4": 1) Motor Truck Information Specifications Model E Trucks (BC, DE & FG) dated July 1920; 2) Facts About the "Single Six" dated Sept. 1920; 3) Standard Sizes and Adjustments Dated March 1921 and 4) Standard Eight Facts (626 & 633) Dated July 1929. Also have owners Manuals: 1) 1911; 2) 1913 "48"; 3) Single-Six (226 & 233 dated Dec. 1923); 4) 6th Series (626, 633, 640 & 645); 5) 7th Series (726, 733, 740 & 745); and 6) 1940 Super Eight One-Sixty and One-Eighty. Condition varies. If you have an interest in all or one, contact me off-line at hiway9999@hotmail.com


Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

Does the AV in Packard AV stand for air valve? The Packard air valve carburetor used on early 1929 models is not the same as the Detroit Lubricator. I am attaching a picture of a Packard carb for the early 1929 small eights. It is missing the "bell" over the spring, but otherwise depicts what the carbs looked like. Is this an AV carb or a Johnson? It is not a Detroit Lubricator. The big eights for early 1929 used a similar carb, but larger.

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

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I had TCP Global mix up some acrylic lacquer for me for a (dare I say) 1955 Porsche. They were missing the color chip and formula for this particular color as is everyone else, so I took a small original panel and they color matched it. I had quotes from the local PPG supplier at $1,047 per gallon. TCP was at under $300 per gallon. They told me that they could supply it in PPG also, but the cost would be around $900 per gallon. They also told me that they manufacture their own lacquer. I questioned them on the components (resins, etc.) and was very satisfied with the answers they gave. Highly recommend them.

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

You might try TCP Global in San Diego. I have had excellent results with them. They have a huge color library and can mix to sample in any type of paint if they don't have the formula already. They can even do acrylic lacquer at a reasonable price. The other option is to take your chip (assuming that it has survived without fading or darkening) and go thru modern paint chip books to find a match.

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

I don't think that there would be any wood framing that is the same.

Sorry,

Jim

Dave:

I appreciate your interest. I understand what your objective is in getting a spare carb, so the price may not be in line with your objective. The carb has been sitting for many years, like yours, but not on a car. I would like to get $400 for it. Let me know if you would like some pictures.

Jim

Anyone out there in need of a carburetor for a 1929 Standard Eight (626 or 633)? I have one that appears to be in good shape and complete with the exception of the "bell" over the air valve springs. It has a 1-3/4" bore with 2-15/16" bolt hole spacing. It is a Packard brand carb, not a Detroit Lubricator. Have pictures if you are interested.

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton