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| 1936 Packard 1408 12 Series | ||
| Convertible Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $5,050.00 | |
| No. Produced | 682 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Packard | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 5,945lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 144 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | ||
| Displacement | 473 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 12 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 4 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.4 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 175@3200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 56.7 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 904,001 to 904,719 | |
| Engine No. Location | On left block, upper front near oil filter. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate power | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.41 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Mechanical with vacuum power unit | ||
| Front Size | 15 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 15 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 15 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Optional | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Motor Wheel | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.5 x 17 | ||
| Spare Location | Inside rear panel or trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | 10 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 1/2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 10 Gallons | ||
| Rear Differential | 6 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Same as engine number | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on dash under cowl. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Fourteenth Series | |||
| References | |
| Mech specs-Std Sizes & Adj-1936 Pack.-12-Super 8-120 (Pack Shop Man'l) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automobile Trade Journal January 1936 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Almond Green Polychromatic | ||
| Brighton Blue Polychromatic | ||
| Buckingham Gray | ||
| Dustproof Gray Medium | ||
| Golden Tan Polychromatic | ||
| Gun Metal Light Polychromatic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |