Re: Packard six coupe roadster of Clark Gable
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I know whereabouts of at least four Gable cars.
1. 1934 LeBaron speedster (Maine) 2. 193? Bohman & Schwartz Duesenberg (New Jersey) 3. 195? Mercedes-Benz 300SC convertible (California) 4. 1937 Packard Darrin (New Jersey) 5. Of course the Duesenberg SSJ that he is so often associated with but never owned (Ohio) 6. 1932 Packard Twin Six coupe-roadster (don't know where it is anymore, but it is restored and in California somewhere) 7. 195? Jaguar XK120 roadster (recently sold or offered at auction)
Posted on: 2023/8/24 8:39
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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It's been hard for me to keep up with all you've done here, Kev. It looks great. Perhaps I've missed the post if you mentioned it, but have you decided not to install the fender skirts?
Posted on: 2023/8/23 8:37
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Re: Packard six coupe roadster of Clark Gable
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I didn't even know Clark owned a six-cylinder Packard. Does a photo of him in front of one exist?
I'm wondering if Harry is referring to the Twin Six that he owned????
Posted on: 2023/8/23 8:29
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Re: 1955 Caribbean restoration completed...
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Thanks for the helpful advice. I will run to the upholster tomorrow and see if he has the capabilities.
The exterior fabric is correct for 1955. The inside is tan cloth of some sort. I didn't want black.
Posted on: 2023/8/7 14:35
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Re: 1955 Caribbean restoration completed...
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Thanks... If I remember correctly, it's an Electron top. Their measurements for rear window were way off in the catalog, so I took photos, gave measurements, and we even sent them the old top to show that their window size was not correct in the catalog. Even still... we had to order the top twice, as the first time it was wrong YES!!! I had to pay labor to install and remove the first top. :( I'm only fairly satisfied with the second top, but I think it's the fault of the installer.
Finally, I just tried to put the top down for the very first time, only to find out that the rear-window zipper was installed backwards. In other words, it was made so that the only way to grab the zipper is from the outside of the car... but, of course, that's not possible. Even if they sent me a new window, that means a whole lot more labor to R&R!!! What would you do???
Posted on: 2023/8/6 14:38
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Re: 1955 Caribbean restoration completed...
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I drove it another 150 miles yesterday and it performed flawlessly. Great cars to drive.
By the way, I removed the radial tires, and it handles just as well with the bias ply, aside from trying to take corners a little too fast. No wandering whatsoever.
Posted on: 2023/7/21 12:06
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I know restorations seem like they're never completed, but after some 12 years, this car is back on the road. Working through a lot of items in order to make it reliable. After sitting for 12 years, there are many mechanical items to fine tune.
I took it on a 300-mile trip to Auburn, Indiana, and back. Did some adjustments to timing and idle speed once I got there. Seems to be working very nicely now. When I got home, the fuel pump began pumping out fuel from the lower seal. I assumed the new gas ate it up, but when I took it apart, everything looked just fine, other than a lot of sediment clogging the screen. It seems that the seal was sucked in, allowing the fuel to pump out. Cleaned, sanded surfaces smooth, and put it back together. All is fine now. Gotta LOVE the old NAPA stores!! They don't seem to have to look in a book to find a part you need for a vintage Packard. Time to take it back to Georgia. Attach file: IMG_1408 2.JPG (214.19 KB) IMG_1413.JPG (260.89 KB) IMG_1414.JPG (388.04 KB) IMG_1424 2.JPG (380.65 KB) IMG_1435 2.JPG (349.13 KB) IMG_1451.JPG (347.56 KB) IMG_1452.JPG (316.93 KB) IMG_1463.JPG (268.94 KB) IMG_1469.JPG (310.47 KB) IMG_1470.JPG (284.17 KB) IMG_1472.JPG (460.42 KB)
Posted on: 2023/7/21 7:53
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Re: Caribbean 1955 Anyone know this car?
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The lower blue looks way too light. I think they picked the wrong color.
Posted on: 2023/7/13 20:13
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Re: New member with new Packard
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Great car. Interesting that it has the 12-cylinder headlights on it. I wonder if that was ordered by the original owner, or if they were put on when it was painted. Also has 12-cylinder front bumper, which is a little less unusual than the headlights on a Super Eight, but still not very often seen.
Beautiful car.
Posted on: 2023/7/10 6:41
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Re: Kingpin Removal, '37 120
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Also, be careful when driving them out. It may be that they drive out in opposite directions for each side.
Posted on: 2023/6/18 7:51
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