I had my tank cleaned, but the shop did not check the pick up tube inside. It was rusted half way up and would not pump after 1/2 tank. I installed a filter and used the drain plug fitting for the pick up. Sold the car before the new tanks came on board.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you have helped so many of us get our Packards road worthy. Thank You

I converted mine to manual brakes for future savings on repairs. Ross sent me a sketch on how to install the parts I purchased from him. There is no problem in removing and attaching the manual linkage,master cylinder and pedal. I have been using them for 3 years with no problem. Just some of the great information and people on this site. I could not have got my 1954 Packard Clipper road worthy without the help of all these great people and site.

Thanks, covers a good list and I will check it out today. No smoke from the exhaust pipe, I already had checked that. It may be from setting and is just getting rid of condensation. I hope that is all. Will take a long drive and see if the smoke is still coming out, hadn't done that before.

I get white smoke from my road draft tube when running the clipper(1954 288) in the garage. None from the exhaust pipe. It appears to be continuous. Where should I look for a water leak first?

That sounds good, accumulating cash to get the final part of the Clipper finished.
My wife and I did the interior, all but the headliner. We were very close to trying to do that, but found a local guy and a good price including insulation.
I did all the mechanical myself, with a lot of help from these same guys you are hearing from now. I could not have done it without this web site and all of their help.
That is why just about everyone who brings a Packard back to life on this web site is ready to help the next person, as much as they can with their new knowledge.
I think the two neighbor boys enjoy just sitting in the car and enjoying it as much as I do(7 and 10). They watched and waited while I got the car drivable. There is something about doing the work on a car yourself over a period of time that makes the car feel like it is a part of you. We cruise at least once a week. More as the weather gets better.

The original color was the same blue that Kevin has on his 54 Clipper. They painted everything, but did not take of the voltage regulator. When I removed it, as I was going to 12 volts, I found that it was the blue underneath. That would be my favorite color. If I can ever afford the body work and new paint. For now, I am having fun driving and talking old cars at the cruises and car shows.

I got Hankook H724' s they are 225/75r/15's , made a big difference from the bias plys that were on it. They were Kokers, but were 20+ years old and very cracked and hard.

I tried to match the grey on the car with Packard colors listed on the dealer samples, but none matched and I don't have any access to what the owner in 1991 painted the car with.

I got the trim rings from O'Rieleys Auto and they fit well and made the early 60's look come together. My rear springs are weak, but I like the look so I just take it easy on the humps and bumps.

This is the look I went for on my 54.

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I use my GPS to check my speed, it is very acurate.