thanks

Murphy

It is time to replace my rides. What brand of tire was OEM for the 1937 PACKARD Super Eight Coupe Comvertable? Coker has all brands but no recommendation.
Does it make a difference?

Murphy Lake.
OEM tires

My '56 "400" has a Twin Ultramafic that was refurbished three times and finally made to work..but it is still unreliable enough for me not to drive it far from home. The transmission leaks as usual in my experience.

I originally wanted to convert to the three speed overdrive but was talked out of it to keep the car original... Rare to find a three speed overdrive, lucky are those that have one.

In a previous post I said the engine stalled while driving, thinking it was fuel or ignition related, I later smelled the electrical burn..and then the windows became in operable. Next stop is a new wiring harness..as I think the problem was a ground that killed the firing of the engine.

The car is as bought except for paint and some interior.The original fabric was saved and only the leather had to be replaced. It has a new padded dash.
Engine work was done as needed ..

So how does one replace the wiring harness on this really big automobile?

Murphy

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My 56 "400" has been running well on several short drives until yesterday. At speed the engine seemed to stop running and lost power. The next moment power returned. Stalling happened a few more times but by the time we arrived home the engine ran normally. The engine has been rough starting of late, normally this 352 starts on the first turn.
Would anyone care to comment if this is a lifter problem?
Murphy Lake

The manual transmission is a thread that binds....<div>My '56-400 was slated to have Ross install a 3 speed overdrive..He was able to get the original rebuilt Twin-Ultramatic to work properly. The car remains original. So far so good.<div></div><div>There is nothing like the 55-56 Packard's 3 speed overdrive set up..</div><div>From age 16 to college I drove my father's 55 Clipper..with 3SPOD.</div><div>It raced like big cars...and ran on gravel roads year round. HIGH SPEED drives on the new Intestate tested the upper limits of the dial.</div><div>Life happened and I parked the car at the home farm with over 100,000 miles on the clock...</div><div>Ridden hard it was nearly indestructible...but the car was scrapped.</div><div></div><div>The 38th built '56 Golden Hawk is parked next to the 400..They share the same engine..but the Hawk has 3 speed overdrive..with a Hurst shifter.</div><div></div><div>Installed by the previous owners I am not sure it is original or modified.</div><div>Please post if you have any information on how many 56J models had manual transmission. </div><div></div><div>The 56J is the most fun to drive...the first muscle car..</div></div>

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Ross
Thanks for the response....
This will be a major job as there are so many parts besides the transmission to install..
Do yo think I can find a Hurst shifter for the Packard 400?
and then be able to leave the push button column in place.

I will check the differential ratio...Is there a matching one available?

Do you have the entire set up or must I look for additional parts?
I am at
flatlander@me.com or phone 262 673 0807 (9a-2p- M-Th)

I am also consulting with Stuart Blond at Kanter...

Another post says the rear end is a dana90 and can be modified...so I would like to have the overdrive version....if you agree.
How much without the steering column...as I want to keep the push button look...
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Regards

Verne Holoubek

Jack,
Thanks for the response....
This will be a major job as there are so many parts besides the transmission to install..
Do yo think I can find a Hurst shifter for the Packard 400?
and then be able to leave the push button column in place.

I will check the differential ratio...Is there a matching one available?

Do you have the entire set up or must I look for additional parts?
I am at
flatlander@me.com or phone 262 673 0807 (9a-2p- M-Th)

I am also consulting with Stuart Blond at Kanter...

Regards

Verne Holoubek

Where are you located ..and what is the price
Murphy

I am looking for a manual transmission with overdrive for a 1956 Packard 400. Also need bell housing with clutch assembly. Anyone have a lead?
Murphy