Thanks Steve. I figured there was a good explanation.

I had heard the '51 thru '54 cars referred to as a "high pockets" design, but that to me always seemed somewhat derogatory. I like 'contour' much better.

Here is a direct link:
https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/101g-2/

The last picture shows what looks like an overdrive relay on the firewall, at least the type of OD relay used in Studebakers of this vintage.

Steve, help me out on something (I apologize for my lack of Packard knowledge).......you said: If you have a Contour that you'd prefer to change to manual shift, here's your parts car.

What is a "Contour"? A nickname for a certain style of Packard? Thanks in advance.

Sorry to hear this. Even though I didn't know Craig personally, my involvement in Pontiac TransAms in the late seventies and early eighties made me very aware of him and H-O Racing Specialties.

I didn't know Craig was into Packards, that is so cool. Spent some time looking at his website; there is some great info here for Packard folks.

It will be a shame to see all this great info disappear.

Ross, just went thru this whole thread and read all the posts. Wanted to say that I am super impressed with not only your planning and workmanship, but also your creativity. Hope to see more updates.

Jason, the YouTube link keeps taking me to a Muppets video......

Nice! Would the chrome 'pillar' between the front and rear door glass have stayed there when the windows were down? (I think Kaiser-Frazer's 4-door hardtops had a similar fixed pillar between the windows.)

A Patrician with a 3 on the tree- or in modern parlance "Millennial theft deterrent" is an oddity!

That's great, love it!! My '54 Studebaker has a double deterrent - three on the tree, plus the starter button under the clutch pedal.

Jason, thanks for posting all the pics of the progress on your Packard. Your hard work is obvious!! The transformation is amazing. For example, no way that I would have expected the dash to come back that nice.

Looking forward to seeing more of your progress, and especially pics with the new interior installed.

Paul

Oh no, the '55 Patrician link didn't make it!

Owen_Dyneto Posted on: 4/2 20:19:13
Paul, now you've got me thinking my knee-jerk answer my not be correct. I'll check Neal's book myself tomorrow.

O_D, were you able to check Neal's book?