Thanks for the info, i will get some of that felt and make my own.

HH56, i was referring to the round rubber grommet that attaches to the toe plate, not the push rod boot (bellows) that goes on the Bendix Treadle unit.

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hi
I just recently purchased a '55 Patrician and am doing a brake overhaul.
I sent my Bendix Treadle Unit to Kanter to swap out for a rebuilt unit.
there is a rubber grommet where the unit comes through the floor board toe plate that is hardened. Kanter shows it in their parts list (31.4173 in brake section. but when I called they said they don't carry that.

there is also a felt-like gasket that goes around the mounting holes of the unit to the plate.

any suggestions on where I could find either of these ?

thx

note: can upload some pics once I resize them








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Thanks to all for your helpful advice. I went and saw it and while it was in pretty good shape, we couldn't agree on a price. It's been sold to someone else.

But I did end up buying a '55 Patrician instead and am now trying to get up close and personal with it to see what it really needs to get it in decent condition.

thanks again for your advice. Look for upcoming posts from me on '55 Patrician specific questions. -Thx

Turns out this Packard is for sale again. Apparently the previous buyer didnt have the cash. I went and looked at it today and here is what I found:

From Plate on Door pillar:
VN: 2562 19397
Paint scheme: looks like an ink stamp of "D"
Trim Code: Lookslike an ink stamp of "D 4" but very hard to make out.

-Stamp on engine: K226968
(should this match the VN?)
-Odomoter: 42690.7 (no idea how many times it has spun over)
-Engine runs extremely well. Super smooth running off a tube to carb from funnel (i.e. not running from gas tank)
-No brakes so didnt engage transmission while running
-Surface rust underneath but all very solid. Not even spare tire wheel well (viewed from underneath) is rusted through
-Paint is very good. I wouldnt have a need to paint this car at all
-Inside is ok. Cloth should be replaced, door panel trim needs a little work. Floor pans (from underneath are solid)
-Front chrome grill is broken in one spot. (are these repairable?)
-Radio doesnt work


Summary:
I know i need to redo brakes from master cylinder to drums. (work I would do myself)
I know that the manual transmission is TBD as couldnt test it out.
Needs new tires.
Price is probably going to be just under $4K.

Any thoughts on this car?

thank you very much

Guys,
Thank you for all your information and advice. It was very helpful to me. Unfortunately, the owner sold the car yesterday before I had a chance to go check it out.

I really like the Packards so I am going to keep looking for other 50's models that are a good value, esp in the Houston area

thank you again for your time,
-Bob

yes, it is the same. The owner says it is a '52 Patrician automatic. But looking at the pictures it looks like the 200 deluxe, manual to me (hence the clutch pedal). Asked the owner a few times to send me the VIN (or equivalent) and he agreed but hasnt yet. Not sure if he knows better or just hasnt spent the time on Google to be sure what he is selling. I hope to see this in person Friday or Saturday. My goal is to get a car that with a little bit of work I can get working and driving. Fuel tanks, brake work etc do not phase me at all. Once I get it running then I like the idea of fixing it up as time goes on system by system so I can enjoy the car. I am not looking for a total restoration tear down as I will probably lose motivation after a while.

thanks!!

Well that was a lot less of an enthusiastic response than I had expected. But I appreciate the honest feedback and advice from those that know.

Here is a little more info that may help:

The owner is asking $4500. I can do a lot of the work myself if parts are available. But I can't do a paint job or any machining on the engine if it needed it. It's a manual transmission and interior/exterior look to be in good shape. Owner claims "floor pans and trunk pans are really good" and that engine and body numbers match. Not looking to turn it into a show car or but don't want to spend $20K on a 10K car either.

What would an interior update cost or engine rebuild?

thank you

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Hi,
I hope to join the owner's club soon. On Friday, I am looking at a 1952 and the pictures look like it is a 200 Deluxe touring sedan. Any advice on what I should give special attention to? any notorious weak spots that would make a rebuild much harder or expensive??
the engine runs off a bottle (owner doesn't want to run through the gas tank as it is supposedly a "barn find.") but master cylinder is frozen so he hasn't put it into gear etc.

any suggestions to help me not buy a car that is not worth restoring would be very much appreciated.

thank you
Bob