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Re: Joe's '49 Club Sedan
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Joe Wareham
I'm finishing up the rear section of the car before dropping it back on the floor. Installed the trunk emblem, trunk handle and latch mechanism, license plate bracket and the bumper. Put the bumper on in pieces because together it would be more than I could handle. It took some work to get the holes lined up but with some wiggling, it all went together. After the bumper was on the license plate light was installed and wired and the stainless tip was added to the tailpipe.

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Posted on: 2017/8/18 10:02
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Re: Series 23 Trunk Lock
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Joe Wareham
I got several sets of keys with the car all were round and the only one that worked was for the original ignition switch. It had been replaced with a turn to start switch. I returned to the original ignition switch. No keys to fit the doors, glovebox or trunk. I have changed the door locks with new keyed cylinders (one was broken), I'll leave the glovebox unlocked and if I can't find an economical solution for the trunk, I'll leave it unlocked. I'll try the local locksmith.

Thanks for the help!

Joe

Posted on: 2017/8/16 10:14
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Series 23 Trunk Lock
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Joe Wareham
I've been able to come up with several trunk lock cases but none have keys. Is it possible to replace the lock cylinder without having a key? Did Packard have a set of keys for the trunk locks so there might a chance that a friend's Packard trunk key would work? What is an "un-coded" lock cylinder.

Joe

Posted on: 2017/8/15 14:55
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Re: Joe's '49 Club Sedan
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Joe Wareham
Got the side trim installed and the old Packard is looking like a car again. There are a couple of under car wiring issues to address then it will be back down on the ground to install the front fenders and hood.

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Posted on: 2017/8/13 11:27
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Re: PACKARD bone yard up for auction aug 27 neepawa MB. Canada
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Joe Wareham
Here's a link to the list and photo gallery. Most are pretty rough but probably some worthwhile parts.

http://meyersauctions.com/auction/meyers-auction-of-antique-and-vintage-project-automobiles-bodies-and-parts/

Posted on: 2017/8/7 14:26
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Re: Henry's 37 Limousine
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Joe Wareham
When I got my '49, it had a cracked passenger side window. Someone tipped me off that a local glass company, a place that does stuff like shower enclosures, would also do auto glass. I took the intact glass out and took it to them and they cut the new clear flat safety glass window for about $45. They said they could do it in any shade of tint and also tempered if I desired at a higher cost. Also had them cut new clear windshield halves both for less than $100 including tax. You just have to ask around to see who might be able do it for you.

Posted on: 2017/8/7 10:54
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Re: Joe's '49 Club Sedan
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Packard Project Summary 2017 Part 2

All of the wiring in the car was totally deteriorated along with all the seals and gaskets for the lights. All of the terminals for the taillight and parking light bulbs were repaired with new wire. Seals and gaskets that were not available from Steele Rubber were created from sheet rubber. The car is being rewired using a 9 circuit fuse panel modified for 6 volts. This eliminates the random fusing used in the original harness and also eliminates any unprotected current from the dash wiring. The wiring part of the project is ongoing.

Finished the trunk upholstery. The original trunk was nothing to admire but when you add rust and repaired rust patches, it was pretty awful. Upholstery panels were also made for the trunk lid to cover the holes and exposed insulation.

To prep for reassembling the front sheetmetal, seals were made for the splasher panel/air duct and the lower fender panel over the upper suspension. Patterns were made from the remnants of the originals and traced to sheet rubber, cut, punched and installed.

This is where the project stands at this point. The stainless steel trim is being buffed and installed on the main body, doors and fenders. Finding the correct wire molding clips for the trim has been and a real adventure but with help from JD at Merritt and Jeff at Restoration Specialties I think I have what I need.

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Posted on: 2017/8/5 10:48
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Re: Henry's 37 Limousine
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Joe Wareham
Looking at the last picture above and knowing the stress welding puts on cast metal, could a steel bracket have been made to hold the oil filter using the two head studs right above it rather than welding nuts to the head?

Posted on: 2017/8/4 11:14
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Re: Joe's '49 Club Sedan
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Joe Wareham
Here's a couple of pictures of my gas tank modifications. I measured many tanks and found the '53/'54 Chevrolet was the best fit for my Packard. I bought it on ebay for $199 and free shipping. It's manufactured by a company named "Tanks". It was new, inexpensive and a good fit. It did requires some effort to work.

An adapter had to be made to move the filler over to the gas door in the fender. A small bracket was made to hold the filler tube to a bolt on the gas door. The frame members above the tank were moved inward to give the tank better support. The original Packard gas tank retaining straps fit perfectly. A new gas line had to be made to fit the new tank outlet. The sender hole is 5-bolt so the Packard sender will not fit. However, like many new reproduction tanks, it has a place for an EFI fuel pump. This can be modified to fit the original Packard sender and the other hole can be blocked.

Much less expensive than having a tank coated and better than trying to coat the tank yourself, but it takes some work.

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Posted on: 2017/8/4 10:55
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Re: Joe's '49 Club Sedan
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Joe Wareham
Pat,

Thanks for the advice on the battery setup. I haven't tried this before. I've had good luck with the 12V Optima gel batteries but this is my first with 6V.

I'm using a GM "CS" type alternator with 6V positive ground rather than a generator and regulator. The alternator is connected to the negative battery source at the solenoid. The power tap to the fuse panel in the dash to feed all the other electrical components also attaches to the negative solenoid lug and goes through a 175 amp fuse mounted on the firewall. This should keep any extreme amperage surge out of the dash.

Posted on: 2017/8/3 12:25
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