Clipper47

Not a Packard so perhaps you should also post it to the "What is it? forum. There are folks who can help you there I'm sure.

JT, It may be possible I have thought the same thing myself. Perhaps I will give it a try on an old set to see if it can be done.

The distributor is an Auto-Lite IGT-4023 Distributor and the point set listed for it is, as JT wrote, a IGP-3028-MS. The points I have will fit but the flat spring notch is a bit to long and in order for the point to fit the spring must be bowed out to fit which probably puts added pressure on the rubbing block. In other words they work but are not correct.

Thanks. They were supposed to be for Packard but don't fit right in my 1947 356" engine distributor.

Or: Caveat emptor ?

I have Bosch 7" H-4 conversions in my 1947. They fit perfectly. I bought 6 volt halogen bulbs from J.C. Whitney which were the least expensive. I have also installed a set of Trippe lights and plan to put in halogen #1133 bulbs in these units in place of the original bulbs. I have wired the lights through relays.

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One of the problems that I have read concerning DOT 5 is that while it does not absorb moisture like DOT3 and 4 it does mean that any moisture getting into the brake fluid system will gravitate to low points and cause corrosion there. Therefore I assume that water may not be detectable with litmus paper if a sample was taken from the master cylinder. I change the fluid very two years in all of my cars and have not had any problems. I have been considering using DOT 5 in the Packard just to avoid spillage damaging the paint. I think "Mr Pushbutton" has commented on another forum that he used DOT5 in the collector cars he maintained and had excellent service from it so he would be a more credible authority than me.

I used 3M black rubberized undercoating on the interior panels of my CCCA Certified Classic '47 but then it's just an old car not an Antique.<img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Silence is golden.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has anyone ever wondered WHY certain vendors with most impressive catalougs never list part numbers in the cataloug??? </div></div> Or ship the part that would fit in a letter envelope in a 2' square cardboard box with catalogues you didn't ask for or need?

I have a box of 10 Auto-lite 1-14 (IGW3028XS) point sets which I purchased for my 1947 Packard. They don't quite fit. I find in my reference books that the No. IGW3028 is correct for some Packard models. What the Xs signifies I cannot find an answer. If anyone has an Auto-lite parts book who would be able to identify which models of cars or trucks these point sets fit I would be very grateful. Thanks. Photo Attached.

another photo the Cormorant.

another photo of the cormorant.

....another photo of the Cormorant.

I originally purchased this beautiful hood ornament to attach to my 1947 Packard. It is incorrect but since the 1948-50 are more common I bought it. I don't want to modify the base to make it fit the contour of the hood since it is such a beautiful original piece. It is in very nice condition and has only very tiny imperfections on the inside of the wings. Part # is 394757 It is better than the ones sold recently on E-Bay for more than $200. If someone would like to buy this ornament before I sell it on E-Bay send me a PM. I can send more photos. Price is $225.00+ shipping.

Mike, I have a box of 10 sets of points for the Autolite in my Packard. I will check the numbers to see if they fit yours also and if so I will send you a couple of sets on the house. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I also have had very good luck finding things for my Packard at NAPA. One store used to be an independent and is now a NAPA. A few weeks ago I went in looking for bulbs for my Trippe lights which are 6 volt #1137 with 33 candlepower. The girl behind the counter looked in her computer and said "We have them in stock." She departed and a few moments came back with a box of 12 blew the dust off the top and said "How many do you want?" I know that The AACA moderators don't like negative comments about specific suppliers but I think it is safe to say that on occasion I have been less than satisfied with Kanter.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am wondering how Trippe lights were connected to work with the steering. Is there a website that would show details on brackets? </div></div> There is a Pilot Ray light being auctioned on E-bay with a photo of the mechanism. Hope this helps. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PILOT-RAY...1QQcmdZViewItem

The 2E battery is over 19" long X 4" wide so I don't think the Tartopper @ Optima would fit the stock battery tray of a 49 Packard. I guess a different tray could easily be adapted but then it wouldn't look original.

I have a 3EH size battery in my Packard which is slightly wider (approx. 1/4") and longer (approx. 1/2") than the 2E but still fits the tray and top bracket. It is rated at 1050CA and 850CCA. It is made by/for? Prairie Battery, a Canadian company. I might put an Optima in the case, as suggested by Mr. Pushbutten, when it finally dies but for now it is plenty powerful enough to swing the old 356.

Hmm I know that our local NAPA store can get those 2E battery but also Interstate makes them http://www.interstatebatteries.com/www_2001/content/products/product_6volt.asp. I bought mine from an industrial supply company as these batteries are used in paving equipment etc.

I have read that about Studebaker being first with a/c also but I had Weather Eye "Conditioned Air " on my 1947 Nash 600. It consisted of an excelsior type filter on the cowl air vent. Perhaps that is what Studebaker used since in 1941 they were advertising "Climatizer frsh filtered air" .

Excuse me but are you not referring to Pilot Ray lights? Don Sommer aka American Arrow sells those. http://www.donsommer.com/

I looked through all my Packard literature and could not find any figures for that particular model but I was guessing less than 1000!

A surplus North American (Harvard} T6 Texan trainer the Royal Canadian Airforce was selling for $600 in the early 1960's! Close second a 1947 Lincoln Coupe from the garage of Henry Ford himself for $75 in 1955 !

Congratulations on your purchase of an American icon! We're here to help. Post photos please and the data plate info.