The difference in the a/c water pump is that it has a longer shaft so as to clear the two a/c compressor belts. The longer shaft places the fan slightly closer to the radiator.

Packard used the flat louvers in 1953 and 1954. They never had any plastic ducts. The difference in the a/c water pump is that it has a longer shaft so as to clear the two a/c compressor belts. The longer shaft places the fan slightly closer to the radiator.

The Old Dominion Packard Club will hold its 2016 Spring Tour
in Charlottesville, VA this April 21-23. For details, forms, etc., please contact Dwight Heinmuller at dwightpac@comcast.net

The Henry Joy Tour was held in Virginia in Sept., 2015. It is not to be confused with the tour put on by the Lincoln Highway Association last year. The term "Henry Joy Tour" is a registered trademark of The Packard Club, and has no connection with the Lincoln Highway Association.

Use NAPA 17145, and grind about a 1/4" off lip. This will
work fine, and it has a Neoprene seal.

Your brake shop seems to want to replace everything, and they have no knowledge of Bendix power brakes. I think I'd stay away from them. As others have said, properly maintained original brakes are superb. Disc brakes are NOT the answer; they are available merely as a product on which to make a profit. I have "rebuilt" several Packard brake systems, including Treadle Vacs, and was always pleased with how well a refreshed Bendix brake system works. BEWARE, and find someone who is competent, and honest, to correctly restore your Packard Bendix brakes. Also, I would
recommend NOT turning brake drums unless they are badly scored. They should always be within .020 of standard. Dwight

Hi Brian:
Can you call me or give me your tele. number? I want to ask you about Packard High Speed Equipment (HR) and Racing Car Equipment for the 5660 (RC). Thanks, Dwight 410-329-3022

I am now looking into having the 1956 rear torque arm bushings made from polyurethane. Will mention in future the results.

I sell Packard 1955 and 1956 ignition wire sets. They are made with Packard 440 wire (it says Packard on the wire every few inches; it's also made in the USA). They are cut to length, have all terminals attached, and are ready to install. See my website packardparts.org, or call me at
410-329-3022. Dwight Heinmuller

7th Henry Joy Tour - "Southern Maryland & Chesapeake Bay Country." Solomons, MD, September 2-6, 2013. Driving tour 1) Annapolis to see the Maryland State House, in use longer than any other in the Nation, Governor's Mansion, U.S. Naval Academy. 2) St. Mary's City, site of the 4th permanent settlement in British North America. 3) Samuel Mudd House in Waldorf, Calvert Marine Museum & Drum Point Lighthouse. 4) Cruise on Chesapeake Bay to Smith Island, Maryland's only inhabited island. Learn about island life & life on the Bay as a Waterman, savor Smith Island Cake. Closing dinner, hospitality room, plus meals featuring delights from the Bay, great friends and sparkling Packards. Contact Dwight Heinmuller for more information (410) 329-3022 dwightpac@comcast.net