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Yes, David is back. Saw him yesterday but unfortunately this week he's off on a 500 mile trip south to pick up his rebuilt 1912 Maxwell engine. I'll remind him again for you.

Mal, has just reminded me that I promised to respond regarding the original color scheme.
Packard published "Facts Books" which I understand were for the salesman. I have a copy for the 1922/3 126- 133 models and under the heading "Standard Painting" it states:
"Enclosed Cars.
Body and door panels - Packard blue, striped with gold with black moulding.
Upper body Black
Wheels - Packard Blue, louvers striped with gold.
All bright metal parts - nickel plated
All other parts black"
It would be good if we had paint chips for Packard Blue but I believe all we have is that it was a very dark blue that would look like black in the shade, obviously non-metallic.
As you will also know chrome plating was not used until 1929 on Packards.
I hope that helps.

It would be good if we had paint chips for Packard Blue but I believe all we have is that it was a very dark blue

Packard Blue was pretty much a standard available color at least thru 1947. I don't think we can say that it was exactly the same blue each year, but plenty of chips are available from the 30s and 40s for Packard Blue.

Thank you David M. and others for your help. I've passed the information on to my friend.

Our 1923 Packard 126 Touring Sedan chassis #232. This is Packard Blue! (it's almost black)

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I passed on the paint information to Jerry, my fellow club member, and he is very appreciative of the help. He does have another problem he would like help with. He has a large number of moldings and has no idea what goes where. The sheet metal on top and the visor are missing. Any help you can give would be much appreciated. Thanks.

I am sure that with some photos of the parts in question we can figure out what goes where. A photo of the car would also be interesting.

There is an article in our club newsletter (The Running Board, which I edit) on this Packard. You can see it atclubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/eacc/RB.pdf. The article is on the last page.

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