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Superhawk,
What carburetors are on the manifold?
I don't recognize them as the Rochester ones I'm familiar with.

Quote:That puzzled me, as well. Could they be early AFBs? They also don't quite look like a matched pair. The model numbers will be on the front corner of the base.

BTW - we're just trying to help you arrive at what they're worth. The original matched pair Rochesters are much less common than the intake. Cast iron is pretty durable, but carbs do deteriorate and die.

jack vines

Hard to tell from this one angle and with all the grime, but judging from the accelerator pump lever, they are indeed, early AFBs - not factory install for a Packard.

IF, AFB, I wonder if the carburetors are for a Chrysler 300?

Here is one on EBay,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/55-56-Packard-Caribbean-Dual-Quad-Intake-Manifold-NICE-/122629292876?hash=item1c8d46834c:g:NeAAAOSwhSVZgjPU&vxp=mtr

$1250 and $70 for shipping. It is to be hoped they're now worth that much.

jack vinees

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A lot of money but at least that manifold comes from Max Merritt. For those wanting one and putting out that much $$, you could rest easier because it should be in decent condition.