Your posting these Packard videos have been a tremendous help to me! I just got a ‘49 Packard 2 door with a 327 in it that has been sitting for 40 years plus too. I’ll be doing all this to mine and it will be so much easier having watched you figure it out first. Thank you!
Have to tell you this packard is coming along great. Your a fantastic mechanic you know your stuff... You have great voice to listen to all so! Can't wait for your next vidio! Thank You😊
Your videos, your knowledge and your presentation are among the very best I have seen. Please do more videos on this car. Also, consider painting it the original color. I love cars from this era. I have a 1950 Buick convertible and I do all of my own mechanical work and I am learning more from you. Another thing, that device on the carburetor you were wondering about in an early video is part of the ignition/starting system. My 1950 Buick uses a similar device. This is what is activated when you start the car with the accelerator pedal. It contains components that disable voltage to the starter relay. There are 2 things that cause it to drop voltage to the solenoid. When engine vacuum reaches a certain point and when the generator starts charging. Yours works, but if it ever fails and you are out, you can simply jumper across the two connection points on the device. It is very easy to fix. Take it apart carefully and clean the copper contacts Also bend the tangs on the thin copper actuator out slightly.
We had a 52 Chevy when I was growing up , if I recall the gas tank filler neck whistled until you were a gallon from full . Good job on the Packard , enjoyed the video .
First time viewer (new subscriber)...I'm a car-less Manhattanite who loves watching old cars come back to life - really enjoy your work! BTW I'd love to see the car in blue :-)
I love the Packard man underneath looks really good frame floor pans wow that thing is in good shape great car my dad's brother had a 30 Packard when I was a little kid I'm old timer I'm 70 years old when I was about 6 years he give us rides in the 30 Packard was a cool car man I don't know what happened to that but you know that goes have a great day thanks for the video I'll keep watching it's very inspiring that's a cool car any young people today don't even know the Packard isHave a great day
Good to see you getting that Packard back on the road. One comment: the GL-5 lube is not a good choice for those early transmissions. The additives in it are hard on the "yellow metal" (like the synchro rings), much better to use GL-1 lube.
Your patience, frugality, technical skill and attention to detail is paying big dividends. All the work you've done especially to saving the original gas tank, fuel pump, brakes and rear drive train assembly proves that. Check the VIN and see what the car's factory delivered paint code is and I'd paint that color or a variation of it. "Fun" colors on a bathtub Packard IMHO look dumb. I'd also keep your eyes open to field and junkyard find Packards for extra parts. The only thing I have an issue with is the carb. If you can score a two bbl Carter then performance and driveability would increase. Just some thoughts. Great work, terrific video. Work safe and smart.
@@NotEnoughProjects Very cool. Did you pull the oil pan, clean it and the pickup screen? I've seen more than a few of these cars grenaded because of the damndest sludge imaginable in that pan and clogged up pickup screen. All that work, materials and time down the tubes. Don't be that guy. Just sayin'.
I might be completely wrong concerning Packards, but weren't a lot of air filters from this era filled with motor oil that you changed when it got too much dirt in it?
The body on your Packard is in good shape too man you need to keep that car forever Cold War Motors would love it check out cold war Motors he's got a lot of cool junk Packard's citrons Chrysler cool stuff it's a great Channel
I'll be honest my first thought for color is a copperish bronze then next time you take us for a ride along you better have that clutch cuddle quieted down😂 Nice bit of luck there having a parts car in town if it has them I would probably take the wheel cylinders I'm sure there's lots of little things he'll come across that you need off that
The gas tank whistles while it’s filling, the gas pushing out the air makes it whistle. When it stops whistling that means it’s full because all the air is pushed it. Packard did that because the pumps back then didn’t have an auto shut off and you would know when to stop pumping gas.
My grandfather alfred reinhart posseded this exactly same old car in the years 1962-1973 . My grandfather Died november 7/11/ 1997 😢😢 i remember my grandfather he accompanied me for years at school
Please look into it yourself but some say that GL-5 gear oil will eat all the brass synchros in your transmission. It is a long term process so changing to GL-4 might save you a bunch of work in the future.
Definitely some controversy on that. Supposedly the modern GL-5 oils no longer have the activated Sulphur that eats away the brass. Probably better to be safe than sorry though!
You can not use those skinny battery cables with 6 volts. You need nice fat 1 gauge cables, not 4 or 6 gauge. Using too small a gauge will result in slow cranking, frequent no-starts. Many will tell you that it is because it is 6 volts, but that is not true. 6 volt starters draw twice the amps as 12 volt starters, so you need thicker battery cables. Yes, they cost more, and that's why they switched to 12 volts - its cheaper.
Thanks! Put these on because that's what I had and the old ones were totally rotted. Was expecting what you said, but cranks over well. Would be a good idea to change them out though.
You're one of the few guys to be working with these big, heavy tanks. Thanks for sharing. A real joy to see your progress.
Thanks Ray! Glad you enjoyed
I just love these old Packard's. I'm glad to see this old girl being brought back to life. I think she would look great in a blood red paint job.
Me too! Would definitely look good in red
Your posting these Packard videos have been a tremendous help to me! I just got a ‘49 Packard 2 door with a 327 in it that has been sitting for 40 years plus too. I’ll be doing all this to mine and it will be so much easier having watched you figure it out first. Thank you!
Awesome! Sounds like a great project. The 2 doors are sweet. Glad it could help
Have to tell you this packard is coming along great. Your a fantastic mechanic you know your stuff... You have great voice to listen to all so! Can't wait for your next vidio! Thank You😊
Thanks Jim! I appreciate it
Your videos, your knowledge and your presentation are among the very best I have seen. Please do more videos on this car. Also, consider painting it the original color. I love cars from this era. I have a 1950 Buick convertible and I do all of my own mechanical work and I am learning more from you. Another thing, that device on the carburetor you were wondering about in an early video is part of the ignition/starting system. My 1950 Buick uses a similar device. This is what is activated when you start the car with the accelerator pedal. It contains components that disable voltage to the starter relay. There are 2 things that cause it to drop voltage to the solenoid. When engine vacuum reaches a certain point and when the generator starts charging. Yours works, but if it ever fails and you are out, you can simply jumper across the two connection points on the device. It is very easy to fix. Take it apart carefully and clean the copper contacts Also bend the tangs on the thin copper actuator out slightly.
Thank you!
My dad has a 48 Packard that has been in storage for 40+ years. I'm not even close to a mechanic so I really like these videos.
That's awesome! You should get it fired back up, not a whole lot to these cars (compared to today's)
@@NotEnoughProjects I'm a food guy not a car guy and I'm learning you have to find a specific mechanic for older cars.
Haha fair enough. Mantainance is definitely is becoming a lost art on these
Great video, I subscribed. Btw back in the day Packard was up there with the best of them Rolls Royce licensed them to mfg the Merlin engine in ww2
Thanks! They're great cars
Enjoyed Every Minute Thanks
Awesome! Glad you liked it
Glad 2 see another show like cold war motors...keepin them stock...has best as you can...your a smart young man...the world HAS HOPE !
Cold war motors is great! Thanks 🙂
Awesome old car👍nice to see it back on the road
We had a 52 Chevy when I was growing up , if I recall the gas tank filler neck whistled until you were a gallon from full . Good job on the Packard , enjoyed the video .
Very cool! Makes sense back when there was no auto shutoff. Thanks!
I love it when I see a young guy interested in REAL cars, not just Datsuns and Toyotas.
Awesome! FWIW I'd probably paint it in the original gray, but that blue is nice too..............
First time viewer (new subscriber)...I'm a car-less Manhattanite who loves watching old cars come back to life - really enjoy your work! BTW I'd love to see the car in blue :-)
Thanks for tuning in! The blue could look nice
I love the Packard man underneath looks really good frame floor pans wow that thing is in good shape great car my dad's brother had a 30 Packard when I was a little kid I'm old timer I'm 70 years old when I was about 6 years he give us rides in the 30 Packard was a cool car man I don't know what happened to that but you know that goes have a great day thanks for the video I'll keep watching it's very inspiring that's a cool car any young people today don't even know the Packard isHave a great day
Very cool! Thank you, I appreciate it
Good to see you getting that Packard back on the road. One comment: the GL-5 lube is not a good choice for those early transmissions. The additives in it are hard on the "yellow metal" (like the synchro rings), much better to use GL-1 lube.
Supposedly the modern GL5s no longer have the activated sulfates that attack the yellow metals. But you are probably right, better safe than sorry
Your patience, frugality, technical skill and attention to detail is paying big dividends. All the work you've done especially to saving the original gas tank, fuel pump, brakes and rear drive train assembly proves that. Check the VIN and see what the car's factory delivered paint code is and I'd paint that color or a variation of it. "Fun" colors on a bathtub Packard IMHO look dumb. I'd also keep your eyes open to field and junkyard find Packards for extra parts. The only thing I have an issue with is the carb. If you can score a two bbl Carter then performance and driveability would increase. Just some thoughts. Great work, terrific video. Work safe and smart.
Thank you! Actually found the original build slip when the gas tank was pulled. Original color is a gray which could look cool.
@@NotEnoughProjects Very cool. Did you pull the oil pan, clean it and the pickup screen? I've seen more than a few of these cars grenaded because of the damndest sludge imaginable in that pan and clogged up pickup screen. All that work, materials and time down the tubes. Don't be that guy. Just sayin'.
I might be completely wrong concerning Packards, but weren't a lot of air filters from this era filled with motor oil that you changed when it got too much dirt in it?
The oil bath air cleaner was really common (and work really well) unfortunately this one is a cartridge style filter
No you are not wrong, but on some cars, it was an option.
The body on your Packard is in good shape too man you need to keep that car forever Cold War Motors would love it check out cold war Motors he's got a lot of cool junk Packard's citrons Chrysler cool stuff it's a great Channel
Seen him, great channel. Will do! Slowly working on bringing it back to it's former glory
I'll be honest my first thought for color is a copperish bronze then next time you take us for a ride along you better have that clutch cuddle quieted down😂 Nice bit of luck there having a parts car in town if it has them I would probably take the wheel cylinders I'm sure there's lots of little things he'll come across that you need off that
Bronze would be a great look. Haha will do on the clutch. Very lucky indeed, good idea on the wheel cylinders
that mystery wire prob goes to the overdrive solenoid
Agree, that makes sense
The gas tank whistles while it’s filling, the gas pushing out the air makes it whistle. When it stops whistling that means it’s full because all the air is pushed it. Packard did that because the pumps back then didn’t have an auto shut off and you would know when to stop pumping gas.
Just cut the filter in half. Then you have 1.) the right height; 2.) a spare filter.
True, may end up going that route
That or get a correct oil bath air cleaner.
My grandfather alfred reinhart posseded this exactly same old car in the years 1962-1973 . My grandfather Died november 7/11/ 1997 😢😢 i remember my grandfather he accompanied me for years at school
This car or one just like it?
These late 40s Packards have 46 grease zerts. According to my maintenance book.
I have this exact car. 327 withO.D.
Sounds about right. Like a scavenger hunt 🙂
10.00 missing the lower brake spring.
Packards byline in their advertising "Ask the man who owns one"
Please look into it yourself but some say that GL-5 gear oil will eat all the brass synchros in your transmission. It is a long term process so changing to GL-4 might save you a bunch of work in the future.
Definitely some controversy on that. Supposedly the modern GL-5 oils no longer have the activated Sulphur that eats away the brass. Probably better to be safe than sorry though!
You can not use those skinny battery cables with 6 volts. You need nice fat 1 gauge cables, not 4 or 6 gauge. Using too small a gauge will result in slow cranking, frequent no-starts. Many will tell you that it is because it is 6 volts, but that is not true. 6 volt starters draw twice the amps as 12 volt starters, so you need thicker battery cables. Yes, they cost more, and that's why they switched to 12 volts - its cheaper.
Thanks! Put these on because that's what I had and the old ones were totally rotted. Was expecting what you said, but cranks over well. Would be a good idea to change them out though.
I think the driving video would be less annoying if the clutch pedal were lubed to get rid of that squeaking.
Sorry! Comes across louder in video
Spray weld and turn it down
That would definitely be the way to go for a repair
Get some dry ice and freeze that axle end...then that bearing would drop right into place
Good idea