Well that is just strange! I like it, kind of like the old bumper cars! it's all coming together, how does the price on that battery sound? I will for sure be getting one soon. Cleaning the tank, blow out fuel lines, is there a fuel filter, or should I run an in line filter? If the tank is gritty, is it best to do the sending unit too? Thanks again! Looks like these blogs will all come in useful as well!

Thank you all for the warm welcome. No, I have not figured out the gas pedal starter, how does that work? I'm telling you, this is new territory! I got the hood trick down. First thing is the battery, I called NAPA today, looks like $130...ok, I will have to do it. Is there a better priced option in AZ? I will be in Phoenix and Prescott this week...

I have no key, so will hot wire, unless that key actually works that my wife found, it is stamped "gas", but seems to fit the ignition, and turn to the right fine.

So far I have shop vaced the loose floor, and tried to salvage as much of the seats as possible, the headliner went too, nothing to save. I really have faith that I will not be far off from a start, once I get the battery.

As for the history, it was in McGuireville for the past 15 years, running fine 5 years ago, but not too far from home as I understand. PO said brakes were good then, and he was surprised how quiet it always ran. That was 5 years ago, not all that long ago really.

I am impressed that the manuals are on this site! I also look forward to meeting some of the nearby enthusiasts. Thanks again!

Thanks for the welcome! This is a dash 9. 2262-9, I'm headed to your blog now! Thanks again, this car is exciting, the doors are hung so well, the drivers side catches a little on the way in, not bad though! Thanks for the info on the belts, batt, and I have me a jar of Chem Clean for that carb! I was looking at the tank today, good idea, as I was down there I noticed a whole ton of leaf springs! can't wait to get her on the road!

Hello there, I have been lurking for a day, and just wanted to say hello. Looks like there is a lot of good info here, and I look forward to sharing my project, and hope to meet some friends, and, shall we say, mentors in the Packard world!

Today I brought home a 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan. I am pretty happy about that! She's a real beauty. The upholstery is fried, been sitting in that Arizona sun a few years too long. There were a couple of bath towels in there, and that fabric seems to be a little more resilient. I see a guy here who can help with that, Texas I believe....

They say it ran 5 years ago, so that's good news. My first purchase will be a battery, still on 6v. And we'll see how that works out, any suggestions on first off do's and do not's? Some folks say to lube up the cylinders right off the bat and let it sit for a week I know, pretty excited to hear it turn over. The coil looks clean and new(ish), wires are not all together chewed up by rats, although I did find some poo and peanut shells, anyway, I will post more pics when I get them uploaded....(I tried to load some so we'll see if it worked, not showing on preview?)

What can you tell me about this model? Good, bad, or otherwise, I think it is a good find, and we will have fun getting it back on the road. Is it good to tow a little 1962 Shasta Compact with?

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