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This is not on Craigslist, but a nice '49 at auction
http://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/1949-PACKARD-8-4-DOOR-,-96,068-MILES-8-CYL-ENGI_6C144109EC/
Posted on: 2017/6/15 16:06
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Maybe some photos?
Thanks!
Posted on: 2017/5/17 20:02
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Re: 49 instrument and switch cluster
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Here are a couple of pictures from my '49 that shows the instrument light. Remove the bulb and then you can work the connector out of the back. The instrument face place should be free to remove. A suggestion since you are that far, remove the speedometer and have it cleaned and lubed unless its been done. My speedometer made a wild noise then the needle shaft broke. All due to a lack of lubrication. After replace the wiring harness, I think Ross has your answer. Sorry it didn't come sooner.
Posted on: 2017/5/4 9:51
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Yes that clip on the steering column is to hold a flashlight.
The flashlight has matching groves in it for the plastic (?) rollers. Sorry I don't have a picture but there are many posted in different places.
Posted on: 2017/4/8 9:41
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Re: Men bet their lives on it - the Packard-built Merlin V-12
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I found this thread interesting. Knowing that Packard stopped car production in March of '42 to build the Merlin engines and also suspect they were building the marine engines for the PT boats.
But all this brought about more thoughts and questions. How did the war effect the number of males working for Packard? Did they hire women, we hear all about "Rosie, the riveter" but what about Martha the mechanic? Did Packard hire a significant amount of women to cover the shortages in their workforce? Once the tooling was done to Whitworth threads instead of SAE, I am thinking it would have been easier to train the women in metric instead of the men to change from SAE. I know I've become frustrated working on mixed thread components, like my Chevy Suburban. Is there any information about the Packard workforce during WWII? I wonder how long it took to make and retool the factories? What did Briggs Body do, stop production all together? Thanks for bring this up.
Posted on: 2017/3/30 10:46
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Correct me if I am wrong but the metal piece around the speedometer should be chrome, not black. The inset with PACKARD between the speedo and clock appears to be missing (hard to tell from the pic).
The fuel bowl has been removed and an inline fuel filter in place. Odd that a car, supposed to be fancier than the 2292, doesn't have an oil filter. I realize this was a dealer add on at the time. Why not add an oil filter (I think it was $2.94) but it has am auto clutch? I see a lot of these for sale on Ebay, Autotrader and Hemmings. Lots to ponder on this one.
Posted on: 2017/3/23 22:07
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It states a 6 cylinder (stuck) was that standard for '42?
I thought that Packard had gone to all 8's by then. Was it maybe a left over engine as the war was on? Interesting!
Posted on: 2017/3/13 21:44
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Posted on: 2017/2/8 20:43
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Re: hello! New here and to Packard's
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Welcome Packrat48! I wondered who bought that car,saw it on C.L. in the Bay Area. Next time I'm heading north maybe I can give you a shout to check out you new car.
You have some great people here at Packardinfo and a bunch in Nor Cal than can help to. Congrats and welcome again
Posted on: 2017/1/2 20:55
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