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Re: Heater Controls
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I don’t believe these were made of closed cell foam and certainly not 1/8” thick so it might be necessary to send them some 1/16” thick neoprene. I’ve had them make gaskets in the past where I supplied the material, one of the more interesting one being made of leather, some of which I left with them in case more are needed. If you do have them make them, please be sure to provide the model and year fitment (and maybe even the Packard part number) for their reference which makes ordering again easier.

Posted on: 1/31 15:46
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Re: 1920s Model Body Number (Type/Style) Confusion
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Thank you for your diligence in making the data accurate. Interesting car too! I wonder if any, other than maybe a prototype or two, were actually built.

Posted on: 1/31 15:41
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Re: 1953-54 Original Packard Door Mirror
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Note also that the 1951-1954 mirror looks virtually identical to the 1955-1956 type but they are not interchangeable and mount completely differently. Even the attaching screw is different.

As for reproducing them, I looked into it once but the problem was the mirror itself as it was swaged together after assembly and, of course, the screw which would have to me machined. These attach from the backside through the door, being tightened using an Allen wrench through the hole in the base. People have been known to glue in a piece of slightly smaller glass with good results, however.

Posted on: 1/31 13:12
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Re: 1953-54 Original Packard Door Mirror
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I may have one or two but not in the same condition and would definitely need replating. I won’t be sure until I get to my shop in a couple days. I do not, however, have the special screw needed to attach it. This is what the screw looks like but what’s not clear in the photo is that the threaded end has a hex hole for an Allen wrench.

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Posted on: 1/31 4:01
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Re: 2498 288 Ultramatic Manifold Gasket Sealant
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No sealer is used or needed on Packard manifold gaskets as long as you’re using a proper gasket.

Posted on: 1/31 3:49
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Re: Heater Controls
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I would love to have a few sets made as it won't be expensive at all. I do, however, also need 1951 dimensions in addition to the 1954-1956 sizes.

To Howard's question about the difference staring in 1954, I have no idea but I can say that many 1954 parts have different part numbers than the earlier three years with no discernible difference in appearance. For example, the rear end I used in my 1951 Henney-Packard was from a 1954 and is identical externally to the 1951-1953 type.

Posted on: 1/30 3:10
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Re: Heater Controls
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Is there something that has been used for the dampers that works well for these seals?


I haven’t made any of these in decades but when I did, I simply bought some thin rubber at a hardware store and to this day they are still in good working order in my 1954 Patrician but my 1951 Henney-Packard’s are nonexistent and so are my 1956 Clipper Custom’s.

That said and since you apparently have a nice pattern, why not share it with Olson's Gaskets so that they can make them part of their inventory of templates? Even a full-size scan with the length and width pencilled in for reference would do the trick. If you don’t want to do this, I would be happy to do so if you PM me for my email as I could use several pair and no longer have the patience to stop to make things that I could easier buy.

Posted on: 1/29 14:20
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Re: 54 and 55 carb
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Clipper Customs for 1956 anyway, use Carter and because of that, the Packard Executive did too. As an aside, the Clipper and Executive used Autolite electrical components while most senior Packards used Delco although I’ve heard if instances on supposed all-original juniors with Delco so possibly exceptions.

Posted on: 1/29 12:56
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Re: Difference between early 1955 single exhaust system and the later dual exhaust system
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I know they too don't fit on the 55 clipper without so fine tuning too to the wheel well


Unless your car has been in an accident and poorly repaired, the wheel openings should be the same clear back to 1951 unless I'm mistaken. Trim varied from year to year and model to model especially in 1955 and 1956 so there may be holes in the wrong places but the fitment should be identical.

Posted on: 1/29 3:24
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Re: Reproduction Patent Plate
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As a licensed California DMV VIN verifier, a reproduction plate is an immediate referral to the CHP (California Highway Patrol) BUT if the original VIN plate is kept with the car, it night just slide by.

Posted on: 1/28 23:42
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