OK, admittedly, all the pictured examples are from my photo collection of 6 volt starters that were used in 12 volt conversions. The collection continues to grow as I spend more time on Packard forums and groups. Would a couple of shots of 12 volts blow the nose off your starter? Probably not but I wouldn't take a chance on it.

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Per the 1940 Data Book [160] (available for free download in the Literature Archive):

"Window garnish mouldings with wainscotting below are
handsomely finished in silver grey aspen graining to match
the instrument panel. Even the little rubber plungers in
the rear window mouldings which control the door locks
are in harmonizing color. Front door locks are of the remote
control type—safe and positive always."

Here's an original 'Mosstred' front carpet from the 22nd Series Custom Eight. Single piece, rubber backed.

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I don't think the advice regarding the hood would be applicable to a '50.

So... is it a 1949 22nd Series or a 1949 23rd Series Custom Eight Packard? This is going to make a difference in parts. Also, the 23rd Series Custom came with the brand new Ultramatic transmission as standard equipment, the 22nd series would be manual.
I have one of each.

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Agree. Also not automatic, there appears to be a large dent in right rear quarter panel but maybe it's just the lighting.

Nice, but not a Super Eight. Appears to be a model 2392 Eight Touring Sedan. The 23rd series Super was seven inches longer and had the 327ci engine. Also, (just a nitpick) Packard did not two-tone the 23rd Series.

Edit: I see it was put in the registry as a 2392.

To the best of my knowledge, all the 22nd/23rd series cars had gray (or grey if you are British) engines. The exception was some very early 22nd series convertibles with the 356 engine which were green. All three of my 22nd/23rd series 356 engines were gray from the factory. One has been re-painted green since it was transplanted into a 1941 180 limo.

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To the best of my knowledge, no one has come up with the meaning of those first four digits found on the gas tank build slip. My '49 22nd series shows 9735 and my '49 23rd series shows 67xx (last two digits are not legible).

To answer your original question... I ground my new valve stems to provide a clearance of .04 which resulted in a smooth running 356. I agree with Don, your measurements are all in spec and should be fine.