Great! Thanks Bob. I will reach out to John and see.

Hello,

We are looking for a the base "radiator cap" where the hood ornament screws onto the radiator (See pics). The ornament itself is in great condition, we are just looking for "the cap" part as the tabs on ours have broken off and it is not secure on the radiator no longer. It looks like there is just a nut holding it on. If anyone has one lying around or knows where we can get the cap part or possibly the whole ornament if that's all that is available.

It's off a 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve

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Great , thank you everyone. It sounds like for fitment and also for what CCA that car needs the Napa Commercial 7212 is the way to go.

Thanks BigKev

is that something we can still get online ? or a repro close to the original ?

Hello,

Looking to replace the 6 volt battery for a newer one as we will be taking it to shows, etc. I am looking for what would be the correct brand/type for this model (Twelve-1107). Also where is the best place to buy one with a quick turnaround shipping wise. We are in North Carolina.

Thanks

Hello,

I am working with a 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Convertible Sedan. Trying to get info and context on the "Dietrich Inc" body tag located on the lower cowl right above the running board that appears to be brass or copper.

Research results are a little fuzzy. Some search results say it adds value with the body tag and other search results say even when Ray Dietrich left the company Packard was still using the tags to affix to the cars. It's my understanding that if it had that tag it was considered "custom" and increased the value.

I found a little info but it is still not clear. Here is what I found.

Approximately thirty 1107 Convertible Sedans (base price $5,180) were made by Packard in 1934. Three of the thirty underwent modifications by the Dietrich-Murray factory in Detroit. As referenced by Ed Blend’s book, “The Magnificent Packard of 1934”, the factory custom bodies by Dietrich are remarkable for custom interiors and custom accessories as ordered by the customer. This adds “considerable value” to these vehicles. Two of the three custom bodies are known today, and approximately six of the thirty convertible sedans survived (one being owned by PNR-CCCA members Ron and Margie Danz).


Also I understand there may be a separate body tag plate aside from the Patent plate that may be located under the passenger side carpet. It's a Dietrich body tag indicating the specific number of the body. Going to see if I can locate it today.

Any help with identifying or clarifying what we have would be great.

Thanks Bob,

They might be compatible. I did see a truck with a similar setup that might work.

To my knowledge it has not been converted to 12 volts.

Mentioning the mounting technique being amateur work, is there a preferred or correct method of mounting them ?

Thanks Ozstatman!

I will look into them and see if they can be an option.

Hello,

Looking for a rear driver door strap and unable to locate any online.

Also I found one place for the medallions, but wanted to see if there were any more options or if someone has some new ones lying around.

I have attached a pic of the door strap I am looking for.

Here is the only place I found new medallions -https://www.hirschauto.com/1933-39-PACKARD-12-HUBCAP-MEDALLION/productinfo/HUBMED-01H/

Thanks

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