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Re: 1937 Packard 115 wiring route
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Dave Munger
Corsa 7,
If it's like 15th series 120, right side harness drops down from the headlight stanchion to a small opening on the front edge of the fender splasher, then to a clip on lower inside of splasher, then curves to the rear face of front X member and across to the left ( on 120 it is in a double clip that also holds brake line, double clips are only on crossmember.)
I'm not totally sure which side of splasher the single clips ( 1 each splasher) mount on, but the inside seemed more likely.
Hope this is some help.

Packard 385

15 Dec.2014
The clipson splassher are on the inside on 1937 120.

Posted on: 2014/12/14 1:03
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Re: Ink Stamp on Patent Plates
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Dave Munger
Sam,
I've worked on Packards on & off over fifty years, I
believe all of the pre-war going back to the 5th. series
and possibly earlier used a round slotted head screw.
If memory serves me correctly, it seems a couple of the
22nd. series I owned also used the round head slotted
screws, just as my present 120.

Posted on: 2014/11/29 13:07
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Re: dash timber on a 1937 Packard 120
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Dave Munger
Lloyd,
Good luck on getting that "1099". Looks nice.
As for original upholstery the seat cushions were leather & the remainder of interior a " Leatheret ".
I've had two of them over the years, but no interesting history.
Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/10/23 23:24
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Re: 1937 Radiator Mounting Hardware
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Dave Munger
Corsa 7,

On my 1937 "120" With the radiator out of the cradle, first a thick piece of felt paper ( similar to floor tpye insulation on later models) goes between bottom tank & cradle ( needs hole for big bolt ) then under the cradle a square or rectangular piece of rubber about 3/16" or 1/4" thick 2or 3 inches sq . Install on the crossmember, then ... a round rubber washer on the underside of crossmenber follow with the thick round washer, finally the castelated nut ( be sure to have the bolt positioned in in cradle slot so as to install cotter pin sidways), otherwise its difficult.
There are a number of holes in bolt , tighten till good and snug ( not real tight) & bolt aligns for cotter.
Should work well.
Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/10/23 23:12
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Re: Trying to Find Top Dead Center
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Dave Munger
" Battery is good ,but car is losing power when off".
Disconnect positive cable from battery terminal, in a darkened area touch the positive cable to pos. terminal you will see a spark. You have whats commonly called a short or something is turned on & drawing energy. Now all thats needed is what & where.
Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/9/16 11:00
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Re: Renewed for the next Year....
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Dave Munger
Kev,
THANKS for all You've done this website.
Even through adverse conditions You keep it going.
Just like a 385 I had years ago.
Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/8/16 12:03
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Re: Removing 37 Packard 115 C Front Clip
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Dave Munger
Corsa 7,
RE; front end wiring You should find 6 or so ( bullet type) connectors near the left front shock absorber, if it's wired as factory.

The front clip has 12 bolts running board & cowl to the fenders, 2 bolts ( in frame) for lower fender brace, 1 big nut, washer and rubber mounting pad at center of front crossmember, 2 brace rods at the radiator. The upper fender braces stay with clip, the lower do better being removed 4 small bolts at bottom edge of fender aft of tire.
Be careful of radiator core/fan clearance.

Get four people and remove.

Hope this helps I was working on a 1937 "120" , they should be very similar.

Both Ozstatman & Ken P are right IMO it's easier to pull the whole clip.
Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/8/16 0:32
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Re: 250 for sale on Ebay
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Dave Munger
GTO has it right.
Engine color Wrong, upholstery wrong material, ultramatic logo correct.

If You can get the Packards Inter. Fall 2013 issue it has a nice 1951 and interesting owner . . .

Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/8/8 0:47
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Re: Removing Temperature Gauge from dash
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Dave Munger
Corsa 7,

JW is correct about those clips, although later Packard used a composition rubber type & I think the "Service Bulletin" mentions them as a replacement for the metal squeez type.
Sorry, I couldn't find any photos of the FW area with pad removed. Found a couple withpad on & acessories installed but I'm not too swift at loading photos in computer.

Take a few pictures as You go it will help with reassembly.
Do anything else in the area while You're doing it( it's a lot of work for one thing ).

Above all stay flexible & calm, "Remember they said,This is supposed to be FUN ?

Best of luck with the job !
Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/8/8 0:30
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Re: Removing Temperature Gauge from dash
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Dave Munger
Corsa 7,

If it's set up like a 15th series 120 the lead runs up the firewall (inside, but under the firewall pad). It's not easy, but if You take the floor board & toe board out and go from underneath it's easier.

However if Your fortunate & flexible You may be able to get it done with just the seat removed ( probably the entire seat frame). I think there are one or two clamps that hold the lead to the FW. That necessitates removing the FW pad.

I may have a photo of that area without the FW pad, if I do I'll send copy.

Mr. Grubbs information is quite right.

Good luck & stay flexible.
Packard 385

Posted on: 2014/8/7 0:21
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