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i just in the past two weeks purchased a '21 "Twin Six" Packard.
I was wondering if anyone could enlightened me on what the two small compartments are for.There is one on either side of the rear seat between the side of the seat and the door.The one on the right has a tunnel built into it for a (umbrella) maybe?
The one on the left has metal clips to hold something (tools) maybe?
Certainly would appreciate the help!

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I am not familiar with that model Packard, so a guess would be golf clubs?

I hope you bring it to the Texas Packard Meet in Salado. I like to see the older cars.

this tunnel is approx. 1 1/2" in diameter and approx. 12-15 " deep.Not for clubs.

G'day antiquecarman,
to PackardInfo.

Here in Australia we're having our Packard National Rally starting on Sunday and a 1919 Twin Six is expected to be there. I'll try and remember to ask the owner about your query and post an answer if I get one.

But, in the meantime, I invite you to include your '21 Twin Six in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo!

Thanks for your help!

My for including your '21 Twin-Six Touring in the Registry.

The pic below is the '19 Twin Six which I expect to see on Sunday.

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Dear antiquecarman:

That car should have a set of side curtains and those compartments used for stowing the support rods.

Thanks,
I have no side curtains or rods.I hadn't thought about stowing the rods in there.The compartments are certainly not large enough to house the curtains.Sure would like to see pics of the contents.

very nice indeed !

Dear antiquecarman:

Packard usually put the curtains behind the front seat, but all the car makers back then loved to put compartments all over their cars and yours may have been lost along the way.

Try one of the museums for a facsimilie set. You may be able to borrow a set to copy.

I have a picture of a 14 and a 22 with the curtains installed, but I don't have a scanner.

I knew an old timer - Charlie Clancy - and come winter the curtains went up on his Caddy 12 and stayed there until spring.