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Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
Yes, I did say that. I don't recall the brand but I did look at the label on a 55 gallon drum of premix at my local auto shop and it indicated the water used was either distilled or mixed-bed deionized which for our purposes can be considered about the same. I think it's reasonably safe to assume that all the majors do that route. Do you live in a hard water area?

Dave, water in our area seems to be free of vitamins and minerals; although, people say the water in Austin is full of lime. We get our water from the Colorado River (Texas version) that has a series of dams to form lakes for recreation, irrigation, and water supply. This area was under a sea and bare hillsides reveal strata of deposits laid down during those times.

I guess I could get the unmixed antifreeze and mix my own with "purified" water from a super market. Probably less expensive than the premixed. A 25% mixture would provide enough freeze protection while maintaining the other advantages of modern antifreeze.

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Posted on: 2010/2/10 13:32

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Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
I use 50/50 by volume, and use distilled water. The distilled water is really only a good idea if your local water is fairly "hard" with lime, etc. as these salts in the water deplete the corrosion inhibitors almost as soon as you mix the ingredients.

Dave, I believe that earlier you also recommended using the pre-mixed antifreeze and water mixtures that are now available because of the purity of the water used and convenience. Que no?

I plan on using the pre-mixed coolant when I refill the system in my 47 Clipper.

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Posted on: 2010/2/9 12:02

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Re: Prewar or postwar?

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It is a 1946 model. Slightly different grille than was used on the 1947-48 Continentals. Neat car.

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Posted on: 2010/2/5 10:55

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Re: Peterson's 1940 Packard

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West Peterson wrote:
... or lamb that is just a few hours old. That's what mouton is. The unique element of the unborn lamb (or just-born lamb) wool is that it has a very tight curl to it (giving that very swirly look that you see in the back carpeting), which straightens out very fast after they're born.
My son just received a "mouton" Russian hat that is advertised to be mouton, but it does not have any curl to it at all. So, in my opinion, it is not really mouton.

Am I incorrect?

West, thanks for the clarification. I was confusing Mouton with Mosstred, a Wilton wool carpeting with a foam rubber backing. I saw Mouton carpeting, like you have, in a 39 Twelve. Quiet luxurious.

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Posted on: 2010/2/5 10:37

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Re: Peterson's 1940 Packard

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West Peterson wrote:
...Note the mouton carpeting in the back, which animal rights activists are not to pleased about...

West, Great car. Congratulations. I believe that your rear floor covering is not Mouton wool carpeting, but unborn lamb. Scary.

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Posted on: 2010/2/3 18:20

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Re: Find My Clipper at the PI Meet

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Kev, no need to regret the bad news, and thanks for asking around. I have a feeling that it is going to be a long search. Don Hull knows someone who knows someone who may have one. We shall see ...

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Posted on: 2010/2/2 10:39

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Re: Find My Clipper at the PI Meet

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Kevin, did you see any standard suspension, standard transmission 55 Clippers at the PI membership meet?

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Posted on: 2010/2/1 15:18

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Design Proposal for the 1956 Clipper

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Here is a detailed design proposal for the 1956 Clipper done by Larry Shinoda. Shinoda also worked at GM and did some work on Corvette designs. Interesting and attractive.

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Posted on: 2010/2/1 11:30

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Re: What oil do you use in your V8 Packard?

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Classic Car Motor Oil, 15W-40, sold through Indiana Region of the Classic Car Club of America, made by DA Lubricant Company, and sold by the case.

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Posted on: 2010/1/30 11:32

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Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

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otgdy wrote:
I have a 180degree thermostat. Maybe I'll go to the 160.
Do you have to use the old style thermostat or can I use one of the newer types ? Paid a lot for the original style.

You should be able to find a 160F thermostat at Max Merritt or Kanter's.

Did you check your radiator cap for the right length and pressure?

I have seen the 6-volt electric fans advertised on the Internet, but can't recall which site. You may want to consider a flex fan first.

Good luck.

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Posted on: 2010/1/29 17:44

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