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1939 Six differential Flange gaskets
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I am rebuilding my rear end on my 1939 Six and I am wondering why it has drain holes in the axle retaining flanges, the new gasket set I ordered from M M do not line up at all with these drain back holes. These seem to just drain the axle bearing area so why are they needed?

Posted on: 2023/3/17 20:39
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Re: Top Speeds
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My car is also a '39 Six with the original motor (I believe) no overdrive, I've cruised it for over an hour at 45 - 50 and back in Highschool 50+ yrs. ago, took it to 60 a couple of times but wouldn't do that these days. I think 50mph is a safe number for a long distance.

Posted on: 2023/2/17 22:37
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Re: Speedometer Face
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Most clock repair shops have the curved glass in stock, they come in many sizes and are very nice. I used one on my 39 Six.

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Posted on: 2022/12/26 21:59
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Re: My First Car Show....
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This is my '39 with the bumper sweeping up

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Posted on: 2022/8/16 15:41
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Re: 1940 Super 8 (1807) Dashboard
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Grain-It Technologies has complete kits that can make you dash look as new and they have all the info on the correct patterns for your exact car. It is a lot of work but you can do this yourself, sending it off and having it done is usually $1200 - $1500.00

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Posted on: 2022/6/17 3:16
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Re: 1939 1700 series "6" full engine rebuild.
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Just be sure and find a real good machine shop that will be accurate on the crank turning, so get your brgs and have the rods redone so the crank clearances can be set correctly. . Also figure on having new exhaust seats installed.

Posted on: 2022/1/5 21:47
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Re: Kingpin 1938 Packard
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On my 1939 model, I had to take it to a shop and use the Hydraulic press to get the old one out.

Posted on: 2021/8/12 16:36
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Re: Wheel Pinstriping - 1941 Packard 110 Club Coupe
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I restored my wheels, 1939 Packard Six, but before, they did have original pinstriping, including the spare. It was a very time consuming project but the end results were very good.

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Posted on: 2021/8/5 19:17
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Re: 1939 Packard SIX Leaf Springs
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I used the rubber pads made for that from Steele Mfg. Some models also had a leather wrap around the leafs but I don't think the "six" had that covering.

Posted on: 2021/7/22 5:34
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Re: 1939 six....master cylinder replacement and other dumb questions
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My '39 Six, purchased new by my father, had the firewall in body color and during my restoration the research seemed to show that it was correct. The inner fender panels were Black.

Posted on: 2021/2/25 21:31
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