Re: 22nd/23rd Series Engine Color Survey
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In lieu of getting the proper Packard gray from Hirsch or Kanter, several have used a Massey-Ferguson tractor engine paint. Here is an example and maybe someone can fill in the blanks. Last time I was in Tractor Supply I noticed there was more than one shade so not sure which one was chosen or is most correct.packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... .php?post_id=107060#forumpost107060
Posted on: 2013/9/12 8:39
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Howard
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Re: 22nd/23rd Series Engine Color Survey
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I notice a quart of Packard Green engine paint for sale at this link
ebay.com/itm/af53-Kanter-1-QT-Auto-High- ... ssories&hash=item3cd5f78d82&vxp=mtr that states 1920 to 1950, may help explain green engines which would include the way my 48 was painted.
Posted on: 2013/9/17 18:17
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Re: 22nd/23rd Series Engine Color Survey
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I think it comes down to this in regards to the straight eight motors:
All 288/327 Motor (Regardless of Year) - Packard Grey 356 and all other motors prior to the 288/327 motors - Packard Green 1954 359 Motor - Bronze So there is an overlap in 1948-1950 where 356s were green, and the 327s/288s were grey. I think this is where all the confusion started from. Kanter's description is correct for the 356 motors, just not the 327/288 motors.
Posted on: 2013/9/19 9:04
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-BigKev
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Re: 22nd/23rd Series Engine Color Survey
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This thread wasn't intended to question what color the engines should be as my understanding was the same as O_D's response in post #3. The intent was to try and discover why so many engines that should be gray ended up green. I think Howard's response in post #2 is probably the best answer to that question.
Anyway, based on the on-line photos available, and the responses to this thread, approximately 31% of those observed/reported 22nd/23rd series engines ended up green. This is not statistically significant due to the small sample but I found it interesting anyway. Thanks to all that responded.
Posted on: 2013/9/19 9:25
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