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My parents described it as what looked like a cigarette being thrown out, but only at certain points once we got close to the show. The rear brakes once again locked up when we died at the entrance to the show, which I was able to fix on spot. On the return leg home they said there were no sparks to be seen. So maybe the shoes were too far out? But I don't see how they would be throwing sparks.


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Here's another video, just driving around the neighborhood. Car is doing fairly well, battery needs replaced, and I need to drive her a LOT more. Here's the link if it doesn't work for you here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJQM9McZEr4


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Hey Guys!

It's been pretty quiet around here. Battery is absolutely DEAD, and I haven't driven the car in 3 or 4 weeks. But, I anticipate I'll be driving her around more this fall once I can get a battery. So, to make things safer on the road I decided to tackle the issue of, "the amount of force required to stop the car", and fabricate a new pedal. It will take some getting used to with the pedal sticking out further and it being a little lower. The thing that blows is I can't test her out till I can get her started, so we shall wait and see.

-Garrett

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What's the booster/MC under that toe plate?

Craig

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Hey Craig!

I believe it's the same booster/master that you used on your Panther project.


-Garrett

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Cool! Another convert.

Craig

Found your blog and was encouraged about my own working space. It is limited, but upon seeing yours I started work on making my space work for me.

I too am considering a slab outside of the garage.

What part of Texas do you live. It must be close to Austin.

Down here in "Exotic" Tomball, Texas we have several Packard owners.

Zougeride
1949 Standard 4dr 288

Hey Guys!

Howdy there Zougeride! Sorry for the delayed response. Being that there was no paved surfaces at my house, with the exception of the street, I had to get some sort of hard flat surface to work on. All the money I earned at my first job was put into the car and the slab that sits beneath it. One of my co-workers was amazed by my level of commitment to have a slab poured at a house that isn't even mine. One big oak tree provides shade to the entire work space, hence the term "shade tree mechanic" I live to your west in San Antonio, and found the car in Seguin. I wish you luck with your Packard and work space enhancements.

As far as the current status of my Packard, I haven't driven or started her in 65-66 days. It hurts me to see her sit and look neglected, so I have been working hard trying to get a battery for her. I ended up buying an Optima red top from summit racing for $135.97, which should be showing up in the next few days. I figured I go for something that is lower maintenance than the lead acid type. And I finally got that ever elusive tail light lens I've been looking for, for over a year. I plan on driving my '52 as much as I can this fall since cooler weather looms. I have a big trip planned for her on November 23rd to historic Gruene, TX. There is a pre 1948 carshow going on there that I'd like to checkout. I can't participate with my Packard, but I really want to go somewhere in her. Here is a link to a site about the show, and how to register if anyone's interested:http://hotrodrevolution.com/

Hope all is well Packardinfo-ers,

-Garrett

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Hey Guys!

My Optima arrived today! Got her installed in the '52 and started her up; man I missed the sound of that engine. Drove her down the street once and parked it. I need to fill a couple of tires up and fix a small oil leak before I go any farther. Question: I noticed when the car sits for over 3 days without starting that the needle drops out of its seat. So, when I go to start it up again and gasoline fills the bowl, it begins to overflow out of the vent. Is this due to an improperly set float? The little paper tool I got with my rebuild kit to set the float didn't exactly tell me where on the float to measure. Since the float kind of angles, I went from the middle.

Thanks,

-Garrett

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Assuming you have the WGD carb, here is Packards suggestion for checking float level. Distance is 13/64 if the dimension isn't clear in the photo.

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