Just a quick update: Both Carburetors have now been re-jetted and should have them back on either today or friday. I was able to find GM carburetor markings on the carburetors themself. I also examined my old 4bbl which i took off the car when I decided to put the dual carbs on and this is also a GM carb.

I will post when the carbs are installed and let you know if this has fixed the problem

Also, for $600,000 you would expect the car to at least have a gear shift knob...

Correct me if i'm wrong, wasn't this same car advertised 2 or 3 years ago? I love the 'fake' bullet holes

Hi All,

Well, we are almost done with the restoration (I'm sure I said that a few weeks ago) We are up to the stage of putting the windscreen chrome surround back on. From doing a bit a reading this is a painful job and requires allot of soap. I was wondering if anyone has any tips/hints on reinstalling this part?

Also attached are a few recent photos of the car (sorry not the best quality)

Many thanks,
Mathew

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Thank you for the information.

It appears I have the wrong carburators, they are 7005900 (front) & 700700 (rear) Looks like i may need to look for some correct ones...

I am currently running the torqueflite 727.

Thanks also for the pictures, I will use that & the counselor info as a reference guide

Hi All,

After just over 2 years my 1955 Packard Caribbean should be on the road mid week. For those of you using Facebook, I have uploaded an album showing the progress (will upload to picasa tomorrow and post a link to the album)

Facebook album link:http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150465414402550.380485.647622549&type=1&l=66817654c8


I also have a question in regards to the dual 4bbl manifold setup. As from the pictures attached you will see between ports 3 & 5 you will notice a black cap. This is currently covering a small hole (looks like a hole for a vacuum line) but I already have another vacuum line running as seen in picture 2. I was advised the the hole in question in the first photo was an outlet for exhaust heat. (As yet I haven't had the engine running for a period to check) but was wondering if anyone can provide any information


Many thanks,
Mathew

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One of the major issues is that many of the younger generation don't know what a "Packard" is? It may be different in the U.S. but here in Aus its not a commonly known vehicle amongst the younger generation.

At the age of 15 I was reading a classic car magazine and saw a Packard and read the article about the car and from that moment I knew I wanted a Packard. I was lucky enough to buy my first Packard at 16 in 2004 (1934 Packard). This sparked an obsession which we can all relate to in our own way. I always thought I would have the one Packard but 3 years later I bought my second Packard (1955 Caribbean) and I love and enjoy driving both these cars.

These are both expensive cars to buy and keep running and this poses another problem, being able to afford these cars. Notably there are cheaper Packards, but if someone has the funds to purchase a car they are more likely to purchase something newer, more reliable.

It would be great to see a larger younger audience interested in these vehicles but its just a sign of change. I am positive given the chance under certain circumstances there are many of the young generation who would love to own an old car, to own a good old Packard.

Unfortunately Tom, I haven't determined what caused the failure, though it would be interesting to find out what did go wrong. The red car in the picture is a Lancia, sorry I don't know what the year or model is.

I have been slack with visiting the packardinfo site

2012 a new year and with a new years resolution of getting both the Packards working, the 55 Packard is progressing nicely, hopefully in 2 -3 months she'll be back on the road. Today the rest of the brake system was installed, picture attached. The brakes need to be bled and a battery installed before we will know exactly how well the system will work. I have also attached an image of the current state of the vehicle.

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Hi All,

Well, I know it has been time time since I had my accident, now we have finally gotten around to installing the new braking system from ABS power brakes, i have attached some images, this setup is not fully complete yet, but gives you an idea on the setup. I know since this thread originated there have been other mods which have become available

Cheers,
Mathew

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