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An Index to Service Information for 1922-32 (1st->9th Series) Packards

1922-32 (1st->9th Series) - BODY

SubjectApplicationDocument
Accelerator Linkage Spring
Superseded Part
(not specified)
Adjustment of New Windshield
Clarification
9th Series
Body Noise
Rear Compartment
(not specified)
Body Number Names
Clarification on terminology
(not specified)
Body Parts Ordering, Custom
Dietrich, LeBaron - body number required, locations
(not specified)
Body Rattles
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 4
Body Shop Supplies
Information
(not specified)
Body Sill Door Bumpers
Clarification
(not specified)
Body to Frame Liners - (Body Mounts)
Information and Part Numbers
Eighth Series
Bow Support, Top Envelopes
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2019
Budd Door Catalog
Illustrated Catalog and Dimensions
(not specified)
Bumper Guards
Exhaust Noise
(Not Specified)
Bumper Stabilizers - Oil
Reminder and Procedure
9th Series
Burbank Top Materials
Warning about cleaning solutions
(not specified)
Car Washer
new special tool - pressurized air/water
(all models)
Chrome Parts
Caring For
(not specified)
Cleaning Custom Car Tops
Caution and Recommendations
(not specified)
Convertible - Lowering Sedan Tops
Proper folding procedure
(not specified)
Convertible - Lowering Victoria and Coupe-Roadster Tops
Proper folding procedure
(not specified)
Convertible Care, Tops
cleaning, dressing - frequency
(not specified)
Convertible Cleaning Tops
damage to rubber - soap/water only
(not specified)
Convertible Cleaning...Tops
dry-brushing, water-rinse - grease removal
(not specified)
Convertible Dressing, New Top
spray-on rejuvenator - black tops
(not specified)
Convertible Top - Coupes
Problems and Adjustments
(not specified)
Convertible Top - Lowering
Sedan Instructions
(not specified)
Convertible Top -Lowering
Correct Procedure
9th Series
Convertible Top Dressing, An Improved
black for rubberized or pyroxylin - clear for colors, khaki for burbank
(all models)
Convertible Top Lowering - Victoria and Coupe-Roadster
Correct Procedure
9th Series
Convertible Tops
Proper Lowering Procedure
(not specified)
Cowl and Windshield Noise
Remedy
(not specified)
Cowl Cover
Information on front seat cover ST-148
(not specified)
Cowl Ventilator - Screen
Screen Available for earlier models
7th and 8th Series
Cowl Ventilator Leak
Remedies
(not specified)
Delivery Date Stamping
Document Missing
(not specified)
Door
Replacement of Damaged Goods
(not specified)
Door Alignment
Correcting, Procedure
12th thru 14th Series
Door Clearance
Inspection and Adjustments
(not specified)
Door Hinge Pillar Bumpers
Installing
(not specified)
Door Hinge Pillar Pins
Lining Up
(not specified)
Door Hinge Pin Reamer and Removing Tool
new special tool set - oversize pins, use
1st?-11th
Door Hinge Pins
Compensating for Wear
6th, 7th, 8th Series
Door Hinges
Lubrication Information
9th Series
Door Latch - Catch Adjusting Screws
Rattle
(not specified)
Door Locks - Winter Weather
Recommendations
(not specified)
Door Locks
Arrangement Information
8th Series
Door Noise
Snap Sound
(not specified)
Door Strap Rattles
Corrections
(not specified)
Door Striker - Noise
New Style, Quieter
120
Door Windows - Changes
Caution about scraping out Babbitt
(Not Specified)
Doors - Noise
Snapping Noise, Metal Adjustment
Light Eight (900)
Dove Tails - New Type
Noise
8th Series
Eight Series Numbering
Body Type and Numbering
8th Series
Emblem Fastening Device
Information on new retainer
7th Series
Enclosed Body Doors
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2089
Extra Charges
Special Equipment and Body Alterations
Individual Custom Cars
Finger Marks on Body
Removing
(not specified)
Folding and Cleaning Tops
Information
(not specified)
Front Body Pillar - Noise
Remedy
7th Series
Front Compartment Heat
How to remedy
626; 640; 645
Front Seat - Arm Rests
Available as Accessory PA-2495, Installation Procedure
(Not Specified)
Front Seat - Cushion
Firmer Springs
903-904-905-906
Front Seat Cover
Information on front seat cover ST-144
(not specified)
Front Seat Position
Production Change, Retrofit
1200 Sedans
Front Window - Water Deflector
Production Change, Retrofit
12th Series
Garnish Moulding Screws
screws lose, holes enlarged - No. 8 screw with No. 6 head
(all models)
Glove Compartment Door Catch
Adjustment
9th Series
Glove Compartment Doors
Fixing Rattles
(not specified)
Headlight Nut Wrench
Details on ST-747
726-733-740-745
Heat in Bodies
openings in floor boards - battery box cover
(all models)
Heat in Car Interiors
battery box cover off - proper fastening
All Models
Hinge Pin Reamer
Information on ST-742
(not specified)
Hood - see:
BONNET
Imitation Leather and Jonarts Top Material
Information
Dietrich Convertibles
Lacquer - Touch-up
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 15
Leather Weatherstrips - Noisy
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 12
Lever Cover
Information on Lever Cover ST-150
(not specified)
Lock Symbols
Decoding and Interchangabolity of Briggs and Stratton Locks
433, 526-533
Lubrication Gun, Graphite
new special tool - door locks, window channels, etc.
(all models)
New Fender Tool Box
Packing Tools Carefully
9th Series
Non-Shatterable Glass
Replacement Glass
333, 334, 344, 335, 345, 337,347, 338, 348, 339, 349, 374, 375, 376
Oil for Bumper Stabilizers
Clarification
(not specified)
Omission of Deluxe Equipment - 733 Individual Custom Cars
Side Mounts
733-740-745
Packard Bumper and Fender Guards
Replacement Availability
(not specified)
Packard Two Passenger Coupe with Holbrook Body for Packard Eight Chassis
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2105
Paint Blue Coral
finish protection/restoration - application
(not specified)
Paint Lacquer Polish
dull/rough spots, insufficient drying - proper polishing procedure/materials
(not specified)
Paint Lacquer Polish
touch-up spots, improperly dried - proper hand polishing
(not specified)
Paint Scheme X Change
striping color - Old Ivory replacing straw color
(not specified)
Paint Spots
touch-up spots - proper polishing procedure reiterated
(not specified)
Paint Sunburned, Why Cars Get
loss of luster - polishing/waxing
(not specified)
Patent Plate - Stamping
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 13
Patent Plate Stamping Tool
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 13
Patent Plate
Delivery
626-633-640-645
Pebble Deflectors
Optional Equipment
901-902; 903-904
Quality Replacement Glass
Using quality glass that matches factory quality
6th and 7th Series
Rear Quarter Window - Leaks
Production Change, Retrofit
12th Series
Rear Seat Bottom - Seat Track Cleat Noise
Remedy
Single Six
Rear Seat Cover
Information on front seat cover ST-145
(not specified)
Removing Hubcaps
Special Tool ST-782
8th Series
Removing Wire Hub Caps
Slot Added
(not specified)
Rumble Seat Lock
Adding a lock
(not specified)
Running Board Mats
Ordering Replacements
9th thru 11th Series
Scuff Plates
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2090
Seat Back Noise
New Seat Hook
(not specified)
Seat Cushion - Temperature
Becomes Warm
(not specified)
Seat Cushion Location
Delivery Inspection
(Not Specified)
Seat Cushions - Misshaped Contours
Tying Springs Together
10th Series
Seat Cushions
Production Change, New Springs
526-533
Sliding Seat Parts
Lubrication
(not specified)
Solid Detatchable Roofs
Information
LeBaron All Weather Cars
Special Seat Cushions
Low Seat Cushion for Added Headroom
(not specified)
Stabilizer Equipped Bumpers
Servicing
(not specified)
Stamping Delivery Dates
Reminder to Stamp Plate on Delivery
9th Series
Step Plates
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2030
Stone Deflectors
Information
7th and 8th Series
Sun Visor Hinges
Change
7th Series
Tack Holes
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 3, No. 9
Top Dressing
Warning
Light Eight (900)
Tops, Lacquering Leatherette
factory procedure - mixing formula
(not specified)
Transmission Shift Boot
Availability
120
Trunk Rack - Emblem Mounting
Overview and Instructions
Twelve
Trunk Rack - Support
Heavy Loads
Light Eight (900)
Trunk Rack Screws
Replacement Longer Screws
8th Series
Upholstery - Replacing
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 15
Upholstery Options - New Additions
Information on new upholstery options
Eight
Ventilator Cover
Adjusting
(not specified)
Ventilator Gaskets
New Type and Spring
(not specified)
Ventilator Leaks
Modification to cover lever
(not specified)
Ventilators - Leaking
Correction
(not specified)
Water Proofing Tops
Burbank Material Refurbishment Procedure
(not specified)
Weatherstrip Installation, Door
air drafts, dust leaks - trimming door bumpers
(not specified)
Weatherstrip, Door
air drafts - rubber by the foot, recommended cement
(not specified)
Wind Noise
Front Pillars
Light Eight (900)
Window Glass - Rattles
Adjustments
(not specified)
Window Lifter Tubing
New Sponge Rubber Window Bumper
(not specified)
Windshield - Adjusting
Updated Directions
(not specified)
Windshield - Adjustment
Adjustment Mechanism Information
9th Series
Windshield - Rattle
Remedy
(not specified)
Windshield Squeaks
Prevention
(not specified)
Windshield Wiper - see:
INSTRUMENTS
--
--
Windshield Wiper
Open and Convertible Cars
(not specified)
Winter Front Rattles
Remedy
(not specified)

SC = Service Counselor
SL = Service Letter
STB = Service Technical Bulletin
SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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