Thanks for the suggestions on a source for this seat panel trim. I will contact both to see if they have what I am looking for.

Glen

Attached photo is of my 1935 1205 passenger side seat panel. I am looking for a source for the panel trim. Is it called windlace or welting? It is the kind that is tacked on and then folded over to hide the tacks. The panel trim in the photo is worn but the driver's side is destroyed and I would like to replace both. The seats and panels are covered in what I think is called broadcloth. The interior was re-done years ago with the new fabric mounted directly over the original identical fabric. I searched the net and couldn't find any source. Would appreciate hearing from anybody who knows where I can get some of this material.

Glen

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Tim,
A sticking pilot bearing sounds like a good explanation for having to wait a few seconds before shifting into first gear. It's been raining here for the last two days so I'll do some testing on that issue the next day or two.

I don't understand what you mean that using the synchros to mask the problem is a bad idea. Could you explain further?

Glen

Owen,
Wanting to address you properly and confused by your user name, I clicked on your profile and hopefully assume your name is Owen. Surprised you're from NJ as I grew up there (West Orange) but have been in Virginia for the last 45 years.

Yes, I am quite comfortable double clutching and am relieved that I can continue to do that on the first to second gear change on my 1205 without damaging anything.

Your suggestions regarding lubricants is very helpful and I will take your advice to drain and replace the lube in the transmission and differential using the proper viscosity. I have detailed receipts and invoices for the parts and labor for a top and bottom engine rebuild done in 2013 and know the engine oil was replaced just before I bought the car so I'll hold off on dropping the pan for now. I'll also look at the other items you mentioned.

While I have owned several vintage cars, the Packard is all new to me and I will likely be posting more questions in the weeks to come. The quality of this car is impressive.

I appreciate your taking the time to help. Thanks

Glen

Thanks so much for your quick reply. I thought it might be a synchronizer problem as I have read the senior cars all had synchronized gears. I have only had the car for a week and only out twice for short drives. The car had not been driven for almost four years before I bought it so let's hope it's a gear lube problem. I will check the lube level before driving it again but do not know what viscosity is in it now. What would you recommend for both the transmission and rear end?
Also, would there be any problem driving the car having to double clutch first to second? I would like to use it for our local summer show season and attack the possible transmission synchronizer issue as a winter project if that will not damage the transmission

Glen

Newbie here with a 1205 and curious about shifting. I cannot shift from first to second without double clutching or it will grind gears. No double clutching required from second to third or downshifting from third to second. Also, from second to first gear after stopping requires about ten seconds or so before it will go into first without grinding. Do I have a bad transmission or is this normal for the 1205?

Glen

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