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For starters, the seniors are 7" longer. For the many other differences I'd recommend that you go to the literature section and pull up the 1948 Databook. Most any question you may have regarding the differences should be answered.

Link to the '48 Databook

Both my 22nd and 23rd Series Customs have the dimple to receive the prong on the jack. The jack shown in the first photo is not correct for the bathtub Packards. No, I wouldn't actually use my bumper jack.

And my '49...

Edit: Doesn't the 'L' on the lever part number indicate 'Left'? Is that where it is?

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This may be apples vs oranges, but here's what my '41 looked like:

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See post #870

As far as the central grill is concerned, you can use one from any 1948-1949 22nd Series Eight, Deluxe Eight, Super Eight or 1949-1950 23rd Series Eight, Deluxe Eight.
There are 5 grills available on eBay now starting at under $130.00 (missing emblem). The grills are fairly easy to come by. You can post a WTB notice here in the 'Packard Parts & Misc - For Sale, Wanted, Trade' forum.
The bumper needs further investigation. Packard switched from the open (split) front bumper to a solid 23rd Series style bumper during the 1949 22nd Series run. You will need to find out which your car needs. does the car still have the bumper and/or the attachments still in place?

When discussing 1949 Packards, it helps if you know which Series the car is. Packard sold both 22nd Series and 23rd Series that were 1949 models. There could be a major difference in the front bumper and its attachment.

If it's for a non-Clipper Packard and says 'Packard' on it, it's definitely worth something depending on condition. Got a photo?

356 for sure. 9 mains, 4 bolt exhaust connection and location of distributor clinches it.

I said that Packard dropped the CUSTOM Club Sedan with the 23rd Series.