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Re: Correct fan blade?

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Yes,that looks like the correct fan

Posted on: 2011/6/22 22:02

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Re: 356 crankshaft weights question

#822

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I used a spline type screw extractor to remove the bolts by carefully drilling a hole of the recommended size for the extractor in the center of the bolt. I broke a standard socket on the first try but was successful when I used an impact socket in the 5/16' size needed for the hex on the extractor.
The attached photos show the holes drilled in the bolts, extractor driven into a bolt, removed bolt with extractor still in place and the removed counterweights.

For those who have never seen one of these crankshafts, removal of the counterweights is necessary for grinding the throws to undersize since the weights overlap the edge of the throws by about 1/16"

Brian

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Posted on: 2011/6/22 22:00

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Re: 1949 Front Floor Mat

#823

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HH56 wrote:
Wasn't there a post within the last month from someone who was unable to get the proper carpet for his car. I believe his car was also around the same age as yours. He made an acceptable substitute by purchasing a very close matched type Wilton carpet from Hirsch and a thick rubber matting from another vendor and glued them together. Perhaps someone will remember that post for more of the details.

That was my post, but it related to duplicating the Mosstred carpet used in the Custom 8 models only.
I don't know of anyone that reproduces the floor mats for the Deluxe 8.

Posted on: 2011/6/20 12:17

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Re: Packard parts hunt

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Ozstatman wrote:
Kev,

Do you know what this fits?

1951 300 and Patrician 400. Available on other models as an accessory.
The cormorant is a separate item and fits 1948 to 1951.
The base is for 1951 and 1952 (52 Cormorant has the same body but swept back wings)

Posted on: 2011/6/20 1:17

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Re: Alberta PI Tour

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Let the ride decide wrote:
BDeB,

Nice pictures. Looks comfortable up there, temperature wise, especially since we are already triple digits here in Texas.

The 55 Caribbean looks like it has a dealer tag on the trunk on the left side. Do you know which dealer?

Yes, temperatures were nice, between 15 and 20 degrees C (60 to 70 F), cooler at night.

The 1955 Caribbean dealer tag is original to the car and from Mayfair Motors in Edmonton, Alberta. It was the only one sold new in the Province and has remained here all its life.

Brian

Posted on: 2011/6/16 22:45

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BDeB

Alberta PI Tour

#826

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Here are some pictures from the Alberta Region of PI tour to the Banff & Canmore Tour last weekend.
There were 6 Packards in attendance - 22nd Series Super 8 and Custom 8, 1951 200 Sedan, 1955 Custom Clipper, 1955 Constellation and 1955 Caribbean.

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Posted on: 2011/6/16 1:25

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Re: Rear U-Joint Clips

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0.10" for the Senior ones.
As far as I know the Junior ones are the same thickness.

Brian

Posted on: 2011/6/7 0:08

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Re: Darrin's 1954 Super Clipper Club Sedan

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The wheels with the clips for hubcaps are from 1950 or earlier and may not be as suitable for tubeless tires as the later ones.

Wheels like your spare with the 3 stamped "ears" for small hubcaps were used for the 1951 to 1954 Clippers.

Posted on: 2011/6/5 1:00

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Re: Have you ordered from SMS Auto Fabrics

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I would be surprised if SMS can supply a proper replacement for the original Mosstred carpet which is wool and glued to a thick foam rubber backing.
When I did the carpet for my 1949 Custom 8 I ordered Wilton Wool carpet from Bill Hirsch and bought a sheet of 3/8" thick black foam rubber. After carefully cutting the openings in the foam rubber, I used 3M spray-on contact cement to glue the carpet to the backing and to wrap the carpet around the edges of the foam rubber to match how it was done originally. The results were very satisfactory.
I used closed cell foam rubber with the thought that it would be less likely to absorb water in case it got wet. The original foam rubber backing looks more like open cell.

Brian

Posted on: 2011/6/1 13:53

1949 Custom 8