Typical for 1940 vehicles. What is the VIN?

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I purchased some didi seven-for rust stains what was the process for treating rust stains?

thks

David

1940 super 8 coupe has no theft id number just wondering why?

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Would it be possible to make it where people can edit or delete their own entries? At least for say 7 days like forum posts?

Wanted 1949 series 2301 outside door handles. Oil bath air cleaner for a 288.

Don: Yes, that black sheet metal diffuser is the one...private message me and we can discuss.

Thanks. Dan

Apparently what I know as the 'crankcase breather tube' is regularly referred to in Packard-speak as the 'downdraft tube'. ...but yeah, I'm looking for the tube that mounts to the side of block on the passenger side right toward the back of the block and points downward. It looks like it would have a flange with one mounting hole to bolt it to the block.

I've spoken to Mike at Max Merrit and Jeff at Moose Motors so far. They both have the tube.

Thanks all for the suggestions.

The tires on my Series 526 are at least twenty years old - so are the tubes. I suspect the weak points are the valve stems for the tubes. They have developed small cracks in the rubber, similar to those in the tires. Like you, I am worried about a blowout, and I am saving for new tires this fall.

I find that, in my car, 35 psi makes the steering heavy, especially at low speeds. At 40 psi, the steering is acceptable, and the ride is still not a bit harsh. I am looking forward to see how the ride and handling will be with new tires this fall.

Dan - thanks for the background information on the heater. That’s very interesting. Learning the history of the car is a huge part of the fun for me. One thing I’m trying to find is a rumor that my car originally belonged to either Bryce B Smith or the city of Kansas City, MO. The guy my dad bought the car from had told him that he bought it from Bryce B Smith’s estate.

Bryce B Smith was the mayor of Kansas City, MO from 1930 to 1939. Dad was also approached back around 1961 by an older gentleman who started asking about the car. Dad says he claimed to have been Bryce B Smith’s chauffeur and that Dad’s car was the one he drove. Now, he also told Dad that he drove FDR in that car, but I have conclusively proven that part of the story to be false. FDR was in Kansas City, but he was there in 1936. This car wasn’t around quite yet. Anyway, it’s fun searching. I have confirmed that Bryce Smith did in fact have two chauffeurs. One who was a personal employee, and one who was employed by Kansas City.

It’s not a great photo, but before I contort myself more to gather more information, is this the part you are needing information for?