Thanks, O_D.

I have copies of 12 illustrations Packard used in its 1909 calendar. They depict the models 30 and 18, the shops (factory), and a 3-ton truck. I may have found them on this site, but don't recall where I got them.

I believe these may be the work of Gustave Baumann (1881-1971), an internationally aclaimed block print artist, but so far can not confirm. These would have been done in the time frame when he was working commercially in Chicago. I know he did a block print art calendar for Packard in 1917.

Does anyone know of Baumann's artistic work for Packard besides the 1917 Twin Six calendar? There was an article in the Packard Cormorant in 1983 about Baumann's advertising work for Packard, but my library does not go back that far. I would appreciate it if someone look and let me know what it says about Baumann relationship with Packard.

Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving.

O_D, thanks mucho for these catalog pages. Most handy.

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Same point set for 1937 6-cylinder Packards too.

I believe this is a typical pedal set up with the manual transmission cars equipped with power brakes - even those prior to the V-8s.

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Yes, it would - in and out of overdrive.

This gives me an idea. I may hook-up a tachometer to my 115C and take it for a drive, noting RPM at different speeds. I believe my car has a 4.69:1 differential ratio.

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Phil, how much air pressure are you running? I have a set on my 115C, and Diamondback recommends tire pressure of at least 36 lbs to keep the sidewall from flexing too much and loosening the vulcanized white wall. The tires look nice and drive great, but the high pressure results in a hard ride. I will do something different for the tire replacement on my 2106.

Is there a way to include more than on owner registry on the signature?

Mal, I found a neat tool for cutting circular gaskets. It is a compass, but instead of having a pencil at one end it has a blade. You can cut holes or round shaped gaskets. It also has a pad where the pointed end can sit so there is no pin hole mark in the middle if you are making a round gasket. I got it at HobbyTown, a hobby supply store here in the States. The price was about $5US, and comes with extra cutting blades. Enjoying your blog, keep up the good work.