Help; Can someone please send me a picture of the handle for a 31 833 convertible, or at least the length and shape of the end. Thanks Dell
PS Has anyone remade these?

Todd; I was at a swap meet this morning and saw one that Dave Moe had that looked good, however it was brown. I would suggest calling all the vendors and see if you can find some NOS items. I have both white and brown. When I restored my Station Sedan I collected them till I found a matching set. Dell

Hi Todd; I have what you need. Dell

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Hi Kevin; 42 had some small changes for the short time they were produced. The cut lines for the two tone is correct ( have to check on color) and Upholstery is correct. 42 was also the first year for colored tops and turn signals. Keep up the good work on your Packards. Dell

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Many years ago a very good friend restored a 42 formal sedan. The car was sold to Custom Auto then resold and went east and I am sure I have seen it on this website. Clarence replaced the hydraulic system with 6 volt electric lifts from a Mercury as I remember. He found that the original pump unrepairable and after several trips to Hershey gave up and went electric.

The pictures are correct for the early cars. My 33 1003 were the same.

I would suggest you chain the floor jack to the frame and compress the spring or use a spring compressor to control the spring. I always chain the jack, then use the jack to compress the spring. The weight of the custom will not compress the spring. You will find that it is difficult to remove the four bolts that hold the shock, so take that into consideration when you place the chain. The frontend will need to be aligned as it is almost impossible to get the caster and camber set by guessing that the outer attachment is correct. Make sure to buy the rebuilt shocks before you start. Good luck Dell

Packwagon; Remove the inner door panel and look for a bracket that controls how far the window rolls down. Remove it and lower the glass to access the screws.

The closed cars shafts are longer, but can be cut down. I cut jr.s for my 42. I have a set of side grills that can be repaired. Also great to see the correct hubcap.

I need the key cylinder and square sliding lock part, but will take the complete handle in any condition. Thanks Dell