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HH56

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#11

Forum Ambassador

39 makes more sense as I thought that was the first year the steering column gearshift or Handishift became available on Packards. There is a 39 Data book in the archives if you want to learn more about the car.

Posted on: 5/30 15:57

Howard

Packard Don

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#12

Home away from home

The column shift was standard on 1939 Six and Eight models (my first Packard was a 1939 Six sedan) but even the Registry photo confirms that it is a 1939. 1938s had a trim piece running up onto the roof from the windshield divider, the door handles were similar but noticeably wider and the wheel covers were smooth rather than ribbed. Your wheel covers appear to be the 1938 type but the rest of the car is not!

Posted on: 5/30 17:07

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Dancesr

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#13

Not too shy to talk

Thanks.. that is a great observation.. with column shift.. being a 1939

Posted on: 6/3 16:54

Dancesr

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#14

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Thanks, that is very helpful

Posted on: 6/3 16:55

Dancesr

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#15

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Thanks for sharing your knowlege

Posted on: 6/3 16:56

Dancesr

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#16

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Thanks for sharing this info.

Posted on: 6/3 16:57

Dancesr

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#17

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Thanks

Posted on: 6/3 17:01

packardsix1939

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#18

Home away from home

1938 Packards also had the dash and interior garnish moldings painted silver; the only year Packard did this in the prewar era. Other years, including 1939 had woodgrained dashes.

Posted on: 6/3 18:00

packardsix1939

Re: 1938 wire coming out of steering gear box

#19

Home away from home

1938 Packards also had the dash and interior garnish moldings painted silver; the only year Packard did this in the prewar era. Other years, including 1939, had woodgrained dashes.

Posted on: 6/3 18:01