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I am sorting out and restoring a 900 roadster , it got to me all apart, with lots of missing parts over decades of moving around etc. I am using the Packard Light 8 Parts book to organize what I have, and don't have. Should be a challenge as photos of every part are not evident. However, I am now working on the front and rear leaf springs. The parts book shows metal covers over the spings. Any idea where to get these from? Not in Merritt's catalog. I have some extra body parts, like sills, plus some extra chrome parts etc. A pic is attached where I sort of moved some of the parts in place on the frame to make it look like a Packard.....Thanks, Lee

Well, that's a project X3! Good luck with that. I wouldn't do that with a 55-56 V-8 and I have several examples extant to guide me, including 3 complete cars, one running.

Craig

Correct, the leaf springs, both front and rear, were metal-covered in sections, and I believe they were burlap or canvas-wrapped beneath the covers (gaiters). The only source I'm aware of though there may be others is Automotive Restorations in NJ (908-236-6400) who makes and installs them on your springs. I'm not aware of any "kits" for owner-installed covers on the car.

Given your are in Michigan check with Brian Joseph at Classics and Exotics. He may also have some 900 parts as well.

If that doesn't work I know a fella in Western Pennsylvania who has made them and can do it on a timely basis.

If you want an idea of what they look like, go to the photo archive. There is a picture of an original 900 sedan that you can magnify.

Call John Ulrich, 1 (510) 223-9587 in the San Fran/Oakland
East Bay area. julrich2847@att.net

John's owned for years both a '32 Light Eight roadster and
'40 120 coupe, has a 2,000-sq.ft. warehouse filled with 1928-47 Packard parts.

Tell him a black '47 Super Clipper in Walnut Creek sent you.

Meanwhile, any 1941-47 Clipper owners, please take a look
at my "Removing rear vent window from '47" posted Nov. 20th
page 2 of the General forum. Got it out and will get it
back in, but we're curious if Packard made some running
change. Post self-explanatory.

Also, my friend still needs a camshaft for his '30 Model 745 roadster. Even John Ulrich couldn't help us with that.
Please, if you have or know of anyone who has in their hands now such a camshaft or one that'll interchange, please PM me.
But do not tell us who "might" or suggest the usual nationally known names. We've been in all the clubs, know how to read. I've been Packarding as long as Jack Benny was alive, and my friend 55 years, both of us doing so on both coasts. Many thanks!

FYI
The PAC Yellow Pages list Packard ignition coils for spring covers.

www.packardclub.org/download/yellow_pages_2013.pdf

For a 745 cam, you should check with Alan Strong; he was dumping a complete, but outdoor stored 745 engine a couple weeks ago on ebait, you might track him/that down.

Hi all,

Thanks for the suggestions. A friend and I spent the day sorting parts, and got through about half of them. Some are guesses, will try and attach some pics.

The ride control system is somewhat similar to a 1933 frame I have for reference, and appears to be usable with some clean up. The chrome parts need work, the clips appear good, rods are slightly rusty, does anyone reproduce these parts?

Any sources for 900 chrome wiper motors? Once in awhile someone has a set on ebay, but for $2000!! I am going to send the Ride control parts to chrome plating, will hold off if there are any wiper motor parts available to send as well.

Is there anyone casting parts at a reasonable cost? The footrest in the rumble seat area has a bad side molding, the other side is identical and good, perfect for making a cast mold.

Finally, the brake cable systems are complete but rusty. The brackets and clips appear restorable if needed. . Should the cables be ordered from Merrit, and then the brackets and clips added.? Does anyone else make these units?

Thanks , Lee

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Here is another pic, appears to be a bumper bracket, but is it for a 900 roadster?

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And finally this part, actually a pair of sheet metal parts. no clue where they go, not sill parts, or door parts.

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