Packard

[t-jacobs]

I know this isnt bike related but a lot of guys into old bikes are also into old cars. I came across some Packard parts. Dashboard switches, manuals,
NOS paint and NOS chrome window wind deflectors. Anyone working on a Packard? Just contact me and I can send photos ect.

[sirhrmechanic]

I know a few people working on various Packards.... but there are a lot of different models and a VERY wide value when it comes to parts.

Post some pictures and I am glad to pass on. Or feel free to send to me via PM.

Cheers,

Sirhr

[hogchild71]

Speaking of Packards. Lake Erie Chapter of AMCA will present the 16th Annual Motorcycle Exhibit at the National Packard Museum in Warren, Ohio. The theme this year is "Seldom Seen", featuring about 30 Bikes from around the World. Previous exhibits have earned the Award for Excellence, from the Antique Motorcycle Foundation and twice been awarded, from the National Association of Automotive Museums, what equates to an "Oscar" in the Museum biz, for our Motorcycle exhibit. The show opens Jan. 10, 2015 and runs through May 30. The Museum houses Packard automobiles from 1901 through the end of production. Worth a winter trip to Ohio. Fred.

[Steve Swan]

Packard factory finally coming down....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windso...shed-1.2805596

http://sometimes-interesting.com/201...ctory-detroit/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwKyXCy2LTc

[exeric]

Those videos, and current photos are heartbreaking. The end of Packard is a true American tragedy and very much a harbinger of what was to happen to many companies in the U.S. Not to mention, the once great city of Detroit.

[Steve Swan]

Those videos, and current photos are heartbreaking. The end of Packard is a true American tragedy and very much a harbinger of what was to happen to many companies in the U.S. Not to mention, the once great city of Detroit.

Yes. Very sad. Razing the factory remains, reduces the still living evidence of this once grand automotive history to even more of a historical footnote.

i've been following the Packard plant for some time, but not recently. This thread resparked my interest. that's when i discovered, the plant's actually now being torn down.

Wonder what happened to it's sole inhabitant, Alan Hil...... http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bus...hill/16963723/

[pem]

Thought you guys might enjoy this page from Perry Mack's diary. He was a Packard enthusiast and owned quite a few. The left page shows his test drive of a 1942 Lincoln Zephyr. He wasn't impressed. Right page is his maintenance records for his 1941 Packard "160". You can tell he is an engineer by his writings. He was still rebuilding engines and carburetors from his Packard's at his home when he was in his 60's. He was a lifelong gear head.

later

Dick

[exeric]

Years ago, I had read that the beginning of the end for Packard was due to a president they got from Maytag washing machine company after WW2. He had the great idea to build Packards on the Studebaker line but had to spend a fortune to widen the building because the Packard wouldn't fit. Also, his first order of business was to get rid of ALL early Packard parts from inventory. I understand the blood pressure of Packard enthusiasts goes through the roof when you mention the name Nance.

[duffeycycles]

Collins radio in Cedar Rapids Iowa was the owner of Studebaker/Packard-The Pres of Collins wanted to get the importation rights to Mercedes Benz-Mercedes agreed but refused to compete with Packard-They got Collins to drop the Packard line in '58 when MB came in-The Packard Clipper became the Studebaker Clipper-The long lost MB Gullwing prototype was found sitting on 1st ave in CR for sale for $3,500.00 in 1976[painted yellow]with a broken windshield,-replacements ordered did not fit
-It was owned by the Collins Pres-It is now worth millions and displayed next to the world champion SLR

[tfburke3]

Collins radio in Cedar Rapids Iowa was the owner of Studebaker/Packard-The Pres of Collins wanted to get the importation rights to Mercedes Benz-Mercedes agreed but refused to compete with Packard-They got Collins to drop the Packard line in '58 when MB came in-The Packard Clipper became the Studebaker Clipper-The long lost MB Gullwing prototype was found sitting on 1st ave in CR for sale for $3,500.00 in 1976[painted yellow]with a broken windshield,-replacements ordered did not fit
-It was owned by the Collins Pres-It is now worth millions and displayed next to the world champion SLR

One of the coolest cars at this past Sundays Fall Rollout in Rieglesville Pa was 26 Packard,straight 8.
Tom

[exeric]

James Nance came from Hotpoint, not Maytag. I've never heard of Studebaker/Packard having any connection to Rockwell/Collins but they did have an agreement with Daimler-Benz.

[duffeycycles]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...2P-YypVq4a_jEQ

[duffeycycles]

Packard aircraft engine
Packard aircraft engine.jpg

[exeric]

What beautiful motors. I've seen hot rodded Packards (which is enough to make you cry) but even worse, they throw away the Packard motor and put a 350 chevy crate motor in it's place. I just can't go to car meets anymore. Seeing all the beautiful cars that fools have spent thousands of dollars to make into perverted hot rods is more than I can take. In our bike hobby, the period modified Knucks, and Pans are at least true to the spirit of the custom scene in the 40s and 50s.