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Hi all,

I keep discovering things that my car (1929 Seven Passenger Sedan)is missing...the latest is the tools that once existed in that vinyl (sort of) tool kit that lives in the front passenger kick panel. All that remains of mine are the six empty little pouches where tools once lived. I have seen some tools on E-Bay in the last few days which the seller claims are the "factory" tools. I know nothing of this topic, so my questions are numerous:
1. What tool should actually occupy these 6 empty spaces?
2. Was there a "factory" manufacturer?
3. Are they hard to find?
4. are they something I might find at Hershey...making my first trip this year.
5. Are they insanely expensive if I do find them?
6. as with so many other items (as I am learning), are there one or two sources where someone might acquire said tools?

Will someone please educate me on this topic. As always, I am forever indebted to the accumulated knowledge on this site. Please don't any of you go away until I have learned all you know!

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.

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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