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Don'tcha just hate it when the part number is not legible on a NOS Packard parts box? Must drive people like Joel Ray nuts. OR maybe all HIS parts have perfectly legible part numbers...anyway, pictured is a NOS rear cable I would like to ID. Based on the 53-54 limo cable Joel has pictured in his ebay store, I believe this to be 51-54, but would appreciate some expurts to confirm which model for me please. Seems there are really only two categories (other than limo and hearses) -- clippers and larger series. Anyway, if this hopefully helps, length of armored covers 22", overall length right about 133.5" (midpoint being about 66.75"). Ross - you've got a senior chassis under your nose, and Kevin, well, guess since you get dibs, it might be worth checking under your car...or someone please save him the trip under the floorboards...thanks guys.

And if this works, I've got 3 or 4 more earlier cables to ID....

EDIT - THIS CABLE IS 384182, MOST 41-50. THANKS GUYS...

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I think it's for 1951-54 Senior but not 100% sure. I have a used one with similar dimensions and the rubber shields, but can't remember exactly where it came from.

Brian

What?? Brian cannot identify a part??? Tell me someone has hijacked your account or you are undergoing intensive treatment for Packarditis. c'mon Brian, you ALWAYS know your parts...
I will edit or cancel my post when you come to your senses. DAF

Edit - Brian - might it have come from your 22nd series, see Roscoe's post below...

Looks very similar to the one on my car. The covers that attach to the backing plates look pretty close. Now my car has brakes that are more similar to a '55 Junior than a '53 (all) or '54 Senior. The ends of mine look to have a bit more a support on them then what is shown on yours, so perhaps that is an earlier cable.

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David, when you ID your cable then you can come to my place and ID a dozen or so that I haven't figured out.

One at a time Joel, One at a time. As soon as I get this one ID'd I've got a half dozen to go. By then, there should be enough expurts and information to determine what you have as well...line'em up.

In fact, I am hereby issuing a call for those of "you" with a cable on the shelf to please photo and measure, or at least let's start with the overall length and what they fit. No good to me, or Joel, if we cannot identify them and get them into owners hands.

Thanks guys...

Oh, and Kevin - that backer that clamps onto the cable cover is designed to be removed and re-attached to the new cable.

p/n 465892. OAL = 133.75". Length of shield overwrap c.a. 43".

Fits 5580, 5680 & 5688.

pn 384182 1941-47 Clipper & 22nd-23rd 133.5" length 2 22" shields

OK, well, its 108 degrees outside, so why not get serious about ID'ing some cables. Like I said, no use to anyone until we can figure out what they are...
#1 - Overall length 73.25", Shielded Cover 42", pix 7808
#2 OAL 67", shield 33", including shield collars, pix 7810
#3 and #7 OAL 75", Shielded Cover 43.75", pix 7815 EDIT: THIS IS 371113
#4 and #5 OAL 64.5", Shielded Cover 28.75", pix 7812
#6 OAL 63.5", Shielded Cover 21.75 - yellow spring, pix 7814 EDIT: THIS IS 316235

THANKS GUYS!

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yes 2 shields