I know of a documented original 41-110 with factory air. PM me if you would like the owners name and contact. There is also an air conditioned 41-120 Coupe here in Dallas with a well known collector, who also has an original a/c 42-120 Clipper. Now THAT is rare. Point being, my personal observations conclude factory A/C fitted "junior" cars unquestionably were made, and still exist.

JD - should you need another NOS 373345 lifter seat, I have one in my "I don't need it drawer". It's an unusual part, but shouldn't be That hard to find...

The differences in the Pressure Plates is the (oem) Ford specs were less than Packard, particularly on the 9.5" clutches. I learned from experience on that - weaker Ford PP didn't last a few hundred miles. NOS, NORS or New, the issue is specifications (and quality of course). Fort Wayne Clutch "speaks the language", as does most any Good clutch rebuilder in any (major) city. Personally, I keep an eye out for the 9 spring 9.5" version, that's the only one that is not always readily obtainable.

Last year I bought, and then sold, (3) 38-39 110/120 Coupes. Only good enough for, umm...creative projects, as they were NOT restorable as original. Too much rust and missing parts. As far as I know, the fellow I sold them to (up by Sherman) hasn't done a thing with them. I could put you in touch if you were "scrap hunting". Please contact me directly at flackmaster@sbcglobal.net as I do not want to be publicly associated with these cars.

Lovely project. For those interested, the engine picture illustrates one of the unique features of the 35-36 block, that being the location of the crankcase vent. Also, one very minor suggestion, I note you have a lovely painted transmission, ready to mount in your beautiful frame. Be advised there is an auxillary ground strap from transmission top cover to frame, where you will want to be sure you have good metal to metal contact. Other than that, carry on....

Mal - what was the cost of the temp sender repair, and can a complete new sending line be provided if one were to have a gauge with the line cutoff at the back of the gauge?

Eric - two comments - first, not sure where you are on "plan b" for the steering column, but I do have a 38-40 column here, yet to measure for you. (I recall it being the longer 120 version) Second, as you are contemplating driver ergonomics, note that should you not be happy with the shifter position, please do not grab for the torch. I have a transmission with a cutoff shifter stick that makes me mad every time I see it. Much better candidate should you need to modify. Also, made the crate today, standby - Now all I have to do is figure out what surprises to put in it - no sense sending an empty crate.

I certainly do not recognize this as any "standard" pre-war Packard handle. The ball at the end is press-pin standard for 36-37 juniors, I believe 35-37 seniors, and some seniors through 41, so getting a ball should be easy. the handle would not be a difficult, or expensive, casting and it would save you many many steps in searching. Brass would be easy to plate. Having said that, you would probably then start tripping over them...but if anyone knew what they fit, the price might be a shocker. If you need a referral to a caster I have had good luck with, email me at flackmaster@sbcglobal.net

My eyes are missing something. could you post a picture of the dashboard and of the data plate please? Negative, yours would be #3 on my radar. The PA car came from a known long time collector who also has a 160 Convertible and has begun to face the music.

What information are you seeking? Most information is available. One suggestion would be to get a reprint of the Data book, available very inexpensively. And from my perch, there have been exactly 2 unrestored 41-160 Coupes to come to market in the last 4 years that I am personally aware of. One came out of the Philadelphia area, and the other out of Ontario, Canada if memory serves.