You might want to take a look at www.qualityresterstrations.com there is a whole section on Packard wheels that he dose, and his work is guaranteed for the life of the wheel. I had one done for a Pontiac in clear which is tuff to do and it was fabulous. Give Dennis a call he is very easy to speak to and knowledgeable. Not cheap put very well worth the money.

well I don't poke along,50-55 on the open road. I found a WW 2 "gas ration" sticker in the glove box "B" and from my MPG I bet the original owner used every bit of the coupon's!!

Greetings, I have been driving my 42 160 every chance I can. Got the cooling system all cleaned and new heater valves in. New plugs, leaned out the choke and she runs like a top. How ever I am only getting 10 mpg's at best. I run Marvel Mystery Oil to help out the valves. So what MPGs can I expect. I realize that the 42 is no Ford Focus but should the 356 ci get better mileage? Thanks.

Also don't forget to "Flush "out the heater as it may be clogged too form over the years..

Greetings, There is a site, "Antique Battery's" here in Youngstown Oh, they make any old style batteries and have the acid type, or gel type maintenance free insides. They are made to look like the original type that came with the car from the factory. I have taken a tour through the shop as it is in the area that I patrol. They also have a set up which I have on my 42 160, which is a system that has a automatic switch mounted under the frame next to the battery box that is connected to one of their special 6/12 volt maintenance free batteries then when you first start the car the switch uses 12 volts to crank it and then cuts out to let the 6 volt system take over once the car is started. So check out their web site. As I said they can make any old brand of battery for any vehicle with acid or maintenance free, very friendly to talk with. Dale

Greetings, My friend JW has made my life easer with his assistance on over heating of my 42 356 ci. But now I need help on fixing or replacing my "heater valves" that shut off the water to the heaters under the dash and under the seat. There are 2 valves on the block one by the front of the head that controls the heater under the dash, the second valve is in the middle of the block, and controls the heater under the seat. Both turned clock wise and should shut off the water going to the heaters but the one under the dash is still getting water to the heater. Dose any one sell the valves for the heater on the head that I need, or must I block off the lines feeding the heaters some how. Thanks Dale

The Mosquito with its twin Merlin's were fast but they were a "wood" structured plane. They could hit 400mph but lightly armored, would not take many hits and keep flying. They were used as a night fighter and light to medium bombers also. Fast but could not out run the 8mm German ME 109.

Each State is different in what may or may not be presented for VIN and Titles. Call you Dept of Motor Vehicle see what is needed to get your Vehicle registered. Here in Ohio where I work for the Sheriff's Dept #1 all vehicles with titles from other States must be inspected by the BMV to see if the VIN matches the Bill of Sale if the Vehicle is from another State that is not a "title" State. Some States do not require a "title" for pre 76 Vehicles. You might in your case buy a VIN plate on E Bay and have the numbers printed in on the VIN line as they appear on your title. There is a good chance that will all you need to do. It sound simple, and it is compared to some of the "night mares" I have seen others go through in cases as your. They bought a nice car but only got a Bill of Sale from some person that did not have a title or the VIN was missing. Hope this helps.

Yes to the last question. There are some parts of a restoration that can be done and are rewarding to do for the "love" of your car. Trying to attempt to do the prep work for replanting is not one. Any screw up in the process will have the finial plating be flawed. The chrome is the first thing most see when they step back to look at a car. So the falling off the plating 6 months from then will not have a very good effect on your car. As my hero Clint Eastwood would say "A man has to know his limitations". So leave that part of your restoration to the pros, and pick something else to do the prep work on.

I go to the Motor Cycle shop and get "Bike Brite" it is great. Spray it on a Cold motor. Let is sit for about 2-3 minutes. Hose it off with warm water. Just cover the gen and volt reg. It is biodegradable, wont hurt paint or wires. No brushing or scribing at all. I have use it many times on all my equip. Farm tractor Harley, cars and my 2012 truck. When you are done wipe the water from the plug areas and let the motor dry. Use an air hose to blow the water off, and in about an hour fire her up.