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As you contemplate what to do in the future, just keep in mind that the incorrect engine will almost certainly be a major deduction in serious judging venues, if that's your cup of tea. Packard's program to supply a later motor as a replacement because supplies of the correct motor were depleted doesn't make the car "as it left the factory or dealership to the first owner" which in simple terms is the basis for judging authenticity. Regardless, you've got an uncommon and desirable Packard and I wish you many happy miles of touring and enjoyment.

What's that "thing" over the oil filler tube? If it's something that would restrict airflow into the tube, then it's not a good idea.

Dumper,

My 1940 Conv Sedan, which came into the family in 1948, will probably stay in my family for a few more generations. I want to drive it as much as possible using the 1948 356 engine installed in it now, which has just been rebuilt. In the 59 years I've had the car, I've shown it 3 times, only once for judging. "it's restorable." is what the judge said. Cars driven as much as mine (every weekend) do not compete well against trailered works of art, though at the moment it might give a similar car a run for the money.

But we also have a 1940 356 engine to rebuild as our next project and have as a back up, and in the end, if the car were ever sold, a restored, unused 1940 356 would actually increase the value.

You have a Packard straight 8 engine in the car. That's stock, though not original. That's what most car guys ask, anyway. "Is it stock?" Clean up the engine compartment, make incremental improvements, paint the block Packard green like the original, and call it good. And in your mind consider this concept of keeping and eye out for and someday owning an authentic 1938 282 straight 8 in restorable condition on the bench as a backup. Someone here may have one to sell. And when this one gives out, install the 282.

Having that 1938 engine will certainly restore the competitive value of a valuable model to the market. In the meantime, having a big impressive car that drives may be plenty valuable to you.

I'm interested to know, and see, what modifications were done to the firewall to accommodate the extra length of the 288 vs the 282?

G'day all, Hello Mal, The firewall is pressed back between 0.5 and 0.625 of an inch as described in the Packard Instructions. Here are the Packard instructions for installation of the 288/327 into the 282 engine bay 120C to 21st Series. Sharing my experience.... I fitted a 1954, 327 Plus 60 thou oversize with a 288 head into my 38 120 Richards bodied car. It goes very well to the extent that it torque steers hard to the left in Second gear. I don't drive it as hard now as I broke all of the factory welds on the diff banjo saddles during a u turn in Sydney a few years ago. I am running a Holley 600 and dual fuel pumps as it was starving for gas sometimes. It keeps the BMW's honest at the Traffic Lights and many a driver has wound down the window and asked if I have a Chev Saturday Night Special under the bonnet. I have original Packards and they stay Original. This 38 cost me $600 plus about 10g's in paint and Trim, including leather upholstery ( why do people put Vinyl into a 1930'S restoration ?).

on the skid panyoutube.com/watch?v=8BWQcIfGemc

Kind Regards, Peter Toet

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