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I am new to Packards and have just purchased a 1937 115C. Does anyone know of a source for the diaphams for the dual diaphram fuel pumps. I have found one site for complete rebuilt pumps but nothing for rebuild kits or just diaphrams. Also wanting to know if there are prop rods or something to hold the hood open and what do they look like.
Thanks Jim

Welcome to the wonderful world of Packard. There are many sources for fuel pump kits but many of us have had good experiences with Now and Then Automotive.
http://dragsite.tripod.com/then_and_now_automotive.htm

G'day Jim,
Like to add my to PackardInfo.

Hi Jim, (my name as well),

If memory of my Grandmother's 1935 Packard serves me, there should be one horizontal support rod on each side that goes between the radiator housing and the firewall. On the normally vertical sides of the hood, on the inside, there should be at least one or two "hooks" that will prop the hood open. For wider access, we just laid one half of the hood over onto the other. If you chose the latter and depending on the condition of your paint, you might want to lay a towel or some such across the unopened side.

Check with Max Merritt, I'm sure they offer carby kits as a solo purchase.

....wanting to know if there are prop rods or something to hold the hood open and what do they look like.

Don't know about the 120, but the seniors had a rubber molding with a ledge on the upper cowl facing to hold the hood open part way (so that both sides could be open at the same time), and a woven strap, like body welting, that held it open further, allowing just one side to be open at a time. The strap fastened to the cowl at the lower end and the inside of the hood side panel at the upper end. No metal prop rods. Suggest you locate a restored or intact original car for details.

EDIT: In this photo at the far right you can see the woven strap that holds the hood open but doesn't allow it to fall back on the other side. Again, I don't know if the 120 used something similar.

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At least on the 115Cs, and most likely the 1935-37 One Twenties, there are no Packard provided rests for the hood panels. The practice was to just lay the panels over the top. This is complicated by the inferior hinges which are prone to come undone easily when the panels are opened too far. I installed some rests on the upper firewall towards the outside on which to rest the rear part of the panels. They work well, but are not authentic. I'll take some photos the next time I visit the car. Packard fixed this problem with the new hood design starting on the 1938 Juniors. Maybe other pre-38 Junior owners have other suggestions or solutions to this problem.

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If you are not already involved with a local club, I urge you to join and participate, It helps in a thousand subtle ways and some that are both obvious and major.

Either Packards International or the Packard club are possible in your area; do check both.

It's fashionable in some quarters to be disdainful about/towards clubs, but the members can get you jump started with knowledge and sources. When your car is up and running (if it isn't already) most offer interesting tours and activities with like mionded decent folks.

Amen on the joining a club. I am not usually a joiner but wish I had joined PAC when I first got started (1972). I have learned much from experienced Packard folk and I managed to offer a little help from my experience. The biggest positive was the friends made. Going on various tours with like-minded people all looking out for one another is a huge plus. Sharing ideas and conversation with other Packard folk is such a huge part of enjoying this hobby.
AND if I'm crazy, so are a large bunch of other people.

I strongly second Randy and Pat's comments about the huge benefits in joining a club, both for the camaradarie and friendships you can make, and for the fact that much Packard knowledge resides with folk who just don't participate in forums like this. And after joining one of the national clubs, then join the local region in your area.