Oldtimelampshop Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Wanted 1948 Packard Radiator and Gas Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in KC Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 You'll need to indicate the model; Standard/Deluxe Eight, Super Eight or Custom Eight. Three different radiators, different gas tank capacities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimelampshop Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks. Super Eight Victoria Conv. I didn't know all were different. Also why diff radiators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in KC Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Three different engines; 288ci, 327ci, and 356ci have different cooling requirements. The 356/327 take 20 quarts of liquid, while the 288 takes 18 quarts. I'm pretty sure the 356 radiator is larger than the one for the 327 (the Custom has an additional 7 inches in wheelbase all forward of the cowl to accomodate it). The 356 has a 5 bladed fan while the 288/327 have 4 blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimelampshop Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks. Will a radiator from a Super 48-50 work in my 48? Are these years all the same? Is anyone selling new ones if I can't locate a used. Same for gas tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in KC Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 First the radiator. I assume you don't have a radiator that you can have re-cored.According to the parts manual the following 22nd Series (1948-mid 1949) cars used the same radiator as your chassis/model 2232:Photo Credit: PackardInfo.comDeluxe Eight Touring SedanDeluxe Eight Club SedanSuper Eight Touring SedanSuper Eight Club SedanSuper Eight Victoria Convertible CoupeThese are the only cars with the same radiator assembly part number (418785).I think it's possible that a radiator from a 23rd series car (mid 1949-1950) would work. Maybe from a 2302 chassis car. I don't think a radiator from a 2332 would work since Packard really upgraded the Super Victoria for the 23rd series, 127 inch wheelbase and a lot of the trim from a Custom but I'm not sure.The gas tank. To the best of my knowledge there are no new tanks being produced for the 'Clipper' style Packards (1941-1950). Kanter Bros. just started selling new tanks for the 1951-1954 cars but those won't fit.If I were you, I'd start by calling Kanter and/or Max Merritt and see what they might have for your car. Radiators and gas tanks occasionally appear on ebay/craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimelampshop Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks for the info. Our car did not have either. We just located a radiator. So now need tank. Have been watching ebay. Have to trust the listing due to not knowing what it looks like. I dislike the ads where they list. Could fit, you be judge. Lol. This project is going to be the biggest my father and I have taken on. There seems to be a lot involved in the Packards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in KC Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Here's a photo of a 17 gallon tank. I think the 20 gallon looks the same. Note the 'whistle' between the vent tube and tank. While filling, the tank whistles until it's 1 gallon from the top to prevent spill-over. Always starts a conversation at the gas station (as if the car itself didn't).Photo Credit: PackardInfo.com / David Grubbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimelampshop Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks! And I didn't know about the whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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