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saw the vid and was like...AHHHH...get on the other side of the road....then I remembered where you are from the minute you started talking. LOL!
nice job!
Posted on: 2014/11/7 9:02
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"Had the car inspected and on Wednesday it was fully registered for road use"
Congratulations Lee and Marilyn, ![]()
Posted on: 2014/11/7 13:47
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? ![]() Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Congratulations, Larry!
Posted on: 2014/11/7 17:23
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments gents, much appreciated.
The car's heaps quieter now but I did like the powerful sound with no exhaust - like half of a Packard Merlin! One of the jobs yet to be done is the final polishing. (I'd like it to be as shiny as the finish on yours Henry but I doubt it will be). Intending to head down for the Christmas Party Mal. Wheel alignment happens Tuesday, then we'll do a few short drives near home to see how she performs. The cross-ply tyres cause a fair amount of 'wandering' so I guess we'll have to put up with that. New radials will have to wait a while because of budget constraints.
Posted on: 2014/11/7 17:40
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Hi
Congratulations! Sure sounds great, especially under acceleration. Bet it will be a ball to drive! Steve
Posted on: 2014/11/7 18:10
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Thanks Steve. Waiting for the wheel alignment then I can do a 'proper' drive. Fortunately we live in a regional area so there are plenty of quiet scenic road trips to take her on.
Posted on: 2014/11/7 18:45
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We took the '51 for her longest drive yet, about 10kms (7 miles) and all was well until I got home. While backing into the garage she boiled. It was a nice warm day here but not hot . . . .
I had arrived back from a relatively 'fast' (- up to 55mph) drive and left her idling in the driveway for around five minutes so that didn't help. Has a new radiator and new thermostat, so shouldn't be any problem there. I will check timing and see if that is in spec. Dwell is 38 degrees which is a few degrees high (- should be 21 - 30 for Delco Remy) so will adjust points also. Radiator cap will need to be checked to see if it has 7psi pressure relief. I haven't accurately tuned the carby yet but exhaust colour is dark and car doesn't hesitate on acceleration and starts easily so I doubt it is running too lean.
Posted on: 2014/11/8 17:44
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If the new radiator has stock type tanks and fill opening also verify the radiator cap is long reach and not a modern standard short type.
Posted on: 2014/11/8 18:01
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Congrats! The car looks great and I'm so glad you can take her on a drive. You have worked so hard and I'm glad you have had a great result!
Posted on: 2014/11/8 19:14
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