Thanks for the added info chaps! I'd heard that JCW had done conversion units a while ago but I can find no trace now, now any other supplier except New Port. I have to ask why a company like that would only offer 12V un tis for cars that were all 6V originally? I know some folks convert to 12V but I see no need for that, I want my car as original as possible! therefore the NOS wiper motor (now fitted and working superbly) was the ultimate answer.

Wiperman it would seem can rebuild almost any old vac wiper motor, so I'd suggest that's the best answer for most people too.

Steve

thanks for that! I did discover that older Vw Beetles had 6V wiper motors but the same problem arises - building a linkage to make them work with the Packard wipers.
I got in touch with "The Wiperman" and he had a NOS wiper motor for my car which I have ordered - hopefully with a new motor the vac wipers might work!

All the best
Steve

Thanks Mal! Please keep me posted re your event next year? Once you have a date for me I'll look at maybe getting to Aus to join in (but I ain't bringing the '51!)

Hi everyone - our Uk Packard meeting went off very well in the end - a beautiful day if a bit windy. Four cars from 1934 to 1951 and eleven members met up for a delicious Sunday lunch followed by a road run to Thame. We'll be doing something similar next year so we hope to see more British Packards and owner s then.
In the meantime, there's the Classic American Auto Club rally at Brooklands Museum on Sept 4th - come and join us all then ?

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Thanks for getting in touch Paul - pity we'll miss you, but another time I hope! I've added your email to my mailing list so I can keep you informed and send our newsletters to you.
Best wishes
Steve

Thanks Mal - just posted it on the PAC forum! We'll see if we can stir up some more cars to join us. This is our first summer event for many years, so I guess it'll take a while to get people involved again.

Cheers
Steve

Hi Mal
You're a lot stronger than us here in the UK! We have about 35 members, a few more cars, but the club here has been pretty moribund for some years. I'm hoping to revive it, hence our road-run, but the response hasn't been overwhelming...

Keep me posted ref your Qld run - if I can time a visit to Aus to fit in it would be great! Haven't been Down Under for 4 years so getting withdrawal symptoms anyway. If your run is later in the year I might well be able to make it (I hope) but I'll have to leave The Duchess at home.

Best wishes
Steve

Hi Craig - we'd love to have you join us but someone left the Atlantic Ocean in the way...
I hope your weather is bit kinder right now - it's on the cool side here but okay. I'd love a V8 Clipper - there are a few over here but any Packard is pretty rare.

Best wishes
Steve

Thanks Howard - have emailed your contact and await a reply! I'm in England so not as easy as it might be but we'll maybe try it. Cheers
Steve

Anyone know where/if I can get a 6V wiper conversion for a 1951 24th series car? Current vac wipers don't any more and living in England that's kind of unfortunate.