The door handles are chrome. An option to having yours rechromed is to find a good set from 54 or 55 as they are all the same.

Do you have radial tires? They can cause enough flex in the wheels to allow hubcap creep.

I had this problem and bent the "teeth" out until the hubcaps were nearly impossible to put on. I took some JB weld and made a couple little bumps on the rim where the teeth ride. This seems to have worked.

Whatever you do, resist the temptation to try starting this car! The entire fuel system should be cleaned out first.

Also a reminder that 1954 Packards used 6 volt, positive ground electrical systems.

Engine parts are readily available.

If this car has power windows, they are hydraulically operated. All the parts are available from Hydro-Electrics at pretty reasonable prices.

I have a set of Diamond back 225-75-15 on my 53 Cavalier that I put on about 20 years ago. They still look good and have plenty of tread. The speedometer reads right on.
In 2020, I put a set of Diamondback 225-75-15 3.375" whitewall on my 54 Convertible. I ordered them from Performance Plus Tire Center in Long Beach, CA. The price was the same as from Diamondback but Performance paid the shipping so saved a few $ there.

The 51-54 shop manual covers this including a neat trick with a piece of string. Copy it and give it to your windshield guy.

I used this technique on my Cavalier and the windshield went in with minimal swearing! Use plenty of lubricant, soapy water or something like it.

The speedometer pinion gear can be viewed from the breather hole on top of the transmission. There is a access hole under the carpet on the transmission hump. Use a 1 1/4" wrench to take out the breather and the pinion gear is visible.

I also find that this access hole is a much easier place to add fluid to the transmission than the factory fill tube.

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A supercharged Packard st8 hot rod has shown up at the Pikes peak Hill climb and at Bonneville Speed Week in past years. Videos of the car on youtube:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a27033329/supercharged-straight-8-engine-sound/

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Sorry for the low resolution scan. I did this years ago and now I can't find the original publication to re-scan at higher resolution.

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Nice older restoration of a rust free car that has held up well with proper original Packard parts throughout. Current owner since mid-1990’s and previous history available. Strong running and driving Packard with the powerful V-12 engine - great for touring and events. Contact rveghte@gmail.com for more pictures and more information.
I am listing this beautiful car for a friend. I have driven this car and it is fast! It will leave other cars of its era in the dust.

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Listed in Ft Collins,CO
Seller Also has a listing for a 37 headlight

fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/fort-collins-1936-packard-120-grill/7629772328.html