Thanks OZ. Will get all numbers soon as I start crawling around the bottom end. -T

The naming does seem inconsistent, even on this site. So it's either a Six or 110, but it's definitely a 39.

Thanks again HH for the link. That's what I was looking for but I had trouble finding it.

Tomorrow I'll start cleaning it up and see how the paint likes hand polishing.

-T

Thanks for these links HH, very helpful. I checked for numbers on the firewall and engine and found the following:

VIN: I282-4187
Head: 824286
Block: 000877

I'll try to look these up. -T

Great video.. thanks for posting. -T

OK, so first I thought it would be best for my father in law to register his car since I'm sure he'll want to be on this forum as well. But then I'd like to get help on it while I'm working on it. Can two people register the same vehicle?

Secondly, I don't see an area for 1939 110. Did they change to the 110 in 1940? Maybe I need some help correctly identifying the car. Will get ID numbers for another post.

-T

Hello all, I'm brand new to this forum. I just received the 39 110 pictured below in original condition, 22,000 miles on it. It runs very well, but there are a few things that need done, so I will undoubtedly be needing some good advice.
The car is not actually mine. It was purchased by my father in law, but I agreed to get it up to running condition for him. I love to work on old cars and have a fair amount of experience, but none with Packards or even cars of this vintage.
The first thing I would appreciate some advice about is the paint. It's in great shape, but is dirty and needs a good buffing up. I'm reluctant to do anything with a buffing wheel, not knowing how well the paint is going to hold up. I thought I might start with a simple wash, clay bar treatment, polish, and wax. I'd use Meguiar's M205 to polish, Zymol wax. Is this safe for 1939 paint?

Thanks for your help!
-T

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