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I have a good friend who is obsessed about all things OE tool kits. He lives within 1/2 hour of Hershey and sets up a huge display every year. I can ask him to keep a look out for your specific tool kit, but I would guess that he would know, (and have) what you lack, right off the top of his head.
Posted on: 2013/7/18 15:12
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Dear JW:
Here is a picture. The tools were cheap stuff only useful as a guide to not overtightening parts. But they are easy to find generic. In the picture the water pump wrench looks more like a Ford wrench as the Packard wrench was a really cheap riveted piece of junk. You can get the listing via the parts book.
Posted on: 2013/7/18 17:31
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Hello,
Once again, the people on this site have renewed my sometimes misguided belief that I can actually complete the restoration of this art deco era masterpiece. Thank you for the information. Thanks again!
Posted on: 2013/7/19 11:28
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Hi Ray,
Thanks very much. Can I ask you to send me the contact information for your tool expert? I will make arrangements to find him at Hershey. Thanks again for your response.
Posted on: 2013/7/19 11:34
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jwogec, you might also consider buying or borrowing a copy of the Reedy & Shaub book "Packard Automobile Company - Jacks and Tools" which has numerous illustrations of tools including engineering drawings for some, as well as tool lists for some years and models. You'll find some information on the book in the "Packard Bookshelf" in the Main Menu.
Posted on: 2013/7/19 11:38
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Reminds me when I took the 29 I restored to a show and the judges, after just inspecting the Model A Ford in my class that had a complete tool kit laid out for display, asked to see the Packard tool kit.. Since I had NO tool kit in the car I responded with: "TOOL KIT? This is a PACKARD, it does not NEED a tool kit!" Seems they were NOT impressed.. The Model A Ford took first in class.
Posted on: 2013/7/25 22:54
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From what I understand, an accessory should not be judged negatively if absent. I have seen many a tool kit and other accessories, but always believed that that was more an owner desire, than a judging criteria.
But of course, I have two basket cases and a "used car" driver.
Posted on: 2013/7/26 13:15
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You can find the Ford tools at almost any flea market car or non-car, but the Packard stuff isn't so easy.
As can been seen, collecting them really serves no purpose. Why not ask for the crank as well?
Posted on: 2013/7/26 19:18
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The tool kit for a 1929 Packard was a canvas roll that had many compartments for the wrenches, screwdrivers, punch, hammer, etc. I don't believe that it was an accessory. When they shipped a car, Packard included with it an inventory of the items included, which indicated the tools and roll and had the serial number stamped on the top of the inventory.
Jim Wayman 640 Phaeton
Posted on: 2013/8/4 12:03
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