Re: New Packard Owner

Posted by classiclincoln On 2012/6/15 12:12:15

Thanks for the welcome, guys! I really am a mechanical moron. I just have a great mechanic; he's my age (50) and grew up fixing these cars (well, some of them) at his dad's Esso Gas station.

Packard is running great. Put in the new float and off she went. Very different to drive with the 3 speed; need to double clutch to shift. Was truly amazed and surprised that it has cruise control!!

Been practicing since Wednesday and tonight am taking her to a cruse about 20 miles away. Sunday will be a show about 35 miles away, and the same next weekend. Will be away for 2 weeks and after I get back, rotator cuff surgery so no driving anything for the next 4 to 6 weeks.

Will register the car today, and will stop in periodically to look for answers. Sounds just like the LincolnForum.net website; lots of good information.

Have a good weekend!

Stu