Guest Faust Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 A local boneyard has two packards lined up for the crusher. A '38 "Eight", not Super Eight, and a '49, or so, bathtub. I can't get a good year on the latter, exterior trim is gone, as is the firewal plate. I would like some advice on what is most worthy of rescue.The '38, Touring Sedan, has most of the body panels. Not good, but perhaps restorable. The interior trim and dash I already took. All lights are gone. Engine is fairly complete. The car has been in the weather for a while.The '49, four door, has lost most exterior trim and the head is off. Body seems fairly good.There are no exterior lights.Are manifolds worth keeping, or do they last forever?Any demand for wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Faust</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any demand for wheels?</div></div> I was looking a long time for the early Packard wheels; 16" with 5 lug, 5.5" bolt circle. (I found another brand that would work)I would save the wheels. I don't know about your other questions.EDIT; Meant to say 5" bolt circle. oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JT Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 If it's good the exhaust manifold would sure be worth keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phils38cpe Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 A spare engine for my 38 standard 8 would be a nice addition - could you contact me about it - pran@cox.net I'm in Coventry RI. Also I'm looking for a spare transmission top for my 38. I converted my original top to fit an R11 overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred deagostino Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I can't imagine my good luck here! I was just about to post a query on what's involved in converting the cane shift lid to the R11 when I came across your post. I have a '37 transmission from a 110 sedan currently and the R11 will replace it. Of course I wish to keep the 'stick', and I know it's possible, so the obvious question is, what will I need to do? Any info. and insights would be most welcome! Thanks in advance...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Check out this thread over on Packardinfo.com"The Most Comprehensive Free Online Reference for Packard Owners"Should be helpful.http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=1035&forum=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred deagostino Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I checked out that thread and it's pretty much outstanding! Ten thousand thank you's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phils38cpe Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Be advised that when converting the R11 to a floor shift you will have to cut down the throw on the 1st & R fork. I did it by cutting new detents in the shaft and I put some spacers on the shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred deagostino Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 OK, I've made a note of that. It strikes me as one of those things easily missed by a first timer (me). Many thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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