Re: Ink Stamp on Patent Plates
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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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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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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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" 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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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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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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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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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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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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