pint4 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Well, my 37 Packard 120 is now in what seems like a thousand pieces. You learn a lot about the car when it is completely disassembled down to the last nut bolt. One also quickly finds out what they don't know. Running boards-Rusted so I am looking for a nice set of running boards. I plan to re-cover them so the metal is most important to be in great shape.Trunk rack-I have a rack but no hardware. Does anyone have a source for the parts-original or reproduction? I am also looking for extended bumper bars that are needed to accommodate the trunk rack. I heard someone was reproducing them but not sure who that might be. Another trunk rack related question-Is the rear bumper itself the same whether or not the car has a trunk rack with only difference being the different length bumper bars supports?Horns-Are the horns mounted on a bracket attached to the top of the engine?Best place to send shocks to be rebuilt? Or buy new ones?And a color question-Was there a paint color in 1937 called "Packard Red"? I have seen 37 Packards painted red and they call it "Packard Red" but I don't see it on the list of available colors. Dar Kuehl's reference book has a 120 Packard on the cover that looks like it is red. Is it "Packard Red"?I am hopeful there are Packard folks on this forum that can help me or at least point me in the right direction.ThanksEmail address: pint4@new.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Was there a paint color in 1937 called "Packard Red"? No red, though there were two maroons, Packard Maroon and Indian Maroon.For shocks, Apple Hydraulics is recommended for rebuilds, new ones are NLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I prefer Five Points Classic Auto Shocks for rebuilding shocks.http://www.classicautoshocks.com/I think the bumper itself is the same for the 1937 Packards with luggage rack. By 1940 (maybe 1938-39, too???), there was a different bumper for cars with luggage racks. Also, different trunk handles, and different placement of license plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Pint4:As West responded, the bumper is the same whether you have a trunk rack or not. But the bumper guards are different. Without a rack the guards are "tear drop" shaped; with a rack they are rectangular. This is to allow the rack to fold down without hitting the top of the guards.As a side note, I have seen several owners mount their tear drop guards on the farthest-out bolts on the bumper so their rack would lie flat between them. While this will work, it is totally incorrect.Yes, the horn bracket is mounted on top of the engine's head. Edited November 8, 2014 by packick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I totally agree with West, Five Points definitely for shock rebuilding!!! The best folks around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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