I vote for new tank .As original last fifty years + new even if not made here should outlast most of us. New tank free the worry of dirt or leaks which gives peace of mind and no gas leaks a good safety measure also And the cardboard box tank comes in is nice to lay on when under car

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Drill out rivet shorten arm to desired length drill hole install new rivet

Consider MidAtlantic Packards if you want diamondbacks. There price is less than buying direct . I have gotten four set of tires from them. Dale Mease good guy to deal with

In latest Sudebaker Drivers club the listing August 26 Tri State Chapter Bob Pool Orphan Car at Youngs Jersey Dairy Contact ggrebner@sbcglobal.netDerry Summit has no cruise or car events listed on there events page

Another question looking at power brake unit found what I consider a problem . Unit was REBUILT but have found some matters that concern me as the vacuum boost was not working as pedal was hard. Randy had this unit rebuilt as I have receipt and tag from unit. My concern is the compensating stem diaphragm (1.3543 458945 ) is torn and sealed with black silicone as was the place where it seats. The compensating stem (1.3544 458944 ) is missing from this unit. Wondering if this is a modification or some kind of REPAIR . Have found other things that don't agree with the manual such as missing felt seal and rubber stop on enclosed page. I have ordered rebuild kit for vacuum side but think I will have to find compensating stem . If some one could provide a sketch with dimensions would be able to get one made

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A few old road tests lot of data to absorb and compare V12 Packard, V16 Cadillac,Chrysler 8,and supercharged Cord 812

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I used three position on off and momentary switch in my system. Also carry piece of robber tubing in event either pump becomes inoperable. Future plan on installing light in circuit to remind me of operation of electric pump

Back in late 50s and early 60 I would go to certain junkyards where you were allowed to walk around and look for parts. Remove them talk to one of workers pay him some cash which they used for coffee money these were for 1950 cars I had . Later in 70 would still be able to find parts this way upgraded some of my cars with power seats door and trunk locks. In 80s wenr to upure big time operation compared to the former places I visited. Learned a lot in this process including that wiper heater and radios could be used in different brands such as accrossed the GM brand or Ford Chrysler American motors. Came acrossed a lot of rare parts then which I should have kept to sell later for large sums of money. One of which was the late 60 buick plastic square air cleaner or Pontiac 3 two barrel manifold and air cleaner.Found supercharger set up for Studebaker from wrecked 57 Packard for cheap. Many treasure were to be had just for looking Sandard transmission convertion kits were there all we had to do was remove all the needed parts to replace a worn out automatic transmission. These were good place to get cheap brake drums or even wheels for winter tires. These were the days when I was young and low on money high on energy. These also provided a lot of good times with my brothers and other friends still have memories

After looking at reproduction and original I have with broken tabs think mould for repro may have had the plastic insert left in. Not a complaint as pretty sure a little file work or dremel tool work could fix any problems

The slot for light lens will need a little work with file for plastic piece to fit. The plastic part is easy to remove from old bezel with small screwdriver.

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