Super, Thanks Owen!

No, I haven't. I was unaware of his book being new to Packards. Does anyone have a copy who could tell me how many 1950 Eight Club Sedan two doors were produced? Or where this book is available? Amazon?
Thanks,
Rustjunkey

Does anyone know or did Packard keep any records of the breakout of different styles/bodies produced out of the 40,359 total listed for that year? I checked the standard catalog of American Cars, but they just show the total run of 40,359 2300-5 Std/Dlx 8's for 1950 with no breakout.

I have used brake fluid for decades to rejuvenate rubber and vinyl pieces. The alcohol softens while the Glycerin rehydrates. Used it on GM and other dash pads, tire sidewalls (heals/covers small ozone cracking), door panels, etc. The secret is restraint! Puting on only as much as can be absorbed within 4 hours and removing the excess with a clean cloth. Using repeat applications sparingly several days apart. Less, longer, and cleaner is better.
I also was raised with RuGlyde! We doused down any rubber bushing, dust cover, body mount, brake hose, snubbers, etc. with every lube job. We also used it as a tire mounting lubricant.
The Rain has stopped!!!!

I appreciate the advise. I will use the larger across engine air cleaner.
Thanks for all the input.

Thanks, Howard

Ok, with the new project I received both an incomplete over engine air cleaner and an incomplete carburetor mounted air cleaner. It is a 288 which once had Electro Magnetic Clutch, but it is now removed. Did the ElectroMagnetic clutch actuation system call for a different air cleaner than the non EMC models?
I was told that the carburetor mounted ac was stock and the across engine ac was an option?? I would think that the carburetor mounted would be preferable as it would not preheat the incoming air (more volumn/less vapor lock) and might potentially draw more air (less restrictions).
Anyone know for certain?

BDeB is absolutly correct. I checked mine this am and It is just like a GM or most ignition switches. Where you turn the lock with the key to the Locked position and push a large paper clip into the hole on the lock face while turning the key farther. I tried to remove mine which used to come out with the key in the unlocked position but no luck. Now it stays in in the unlocked position. Self healing Packard Ju-ju.
Good luck!

The lock cylinder on my 1950 2395 trunk pulls out from the lock body when the key is extracted, except in the locked position.
I will pull it out and look this morning when I get to the shop and see if I can determine how it is supposed to secure to the cylinder.
I will get back to you this evening.
Rustjunkey

Hey 1 out of 14 Chevies,
This might be sacriledge but what type of Chevies do you have? I have a bunch. Curious. You can pm me as this isn't the HAMB, and is a site specific to Packards.
Rustjunkey