Re: 1941 Stabilizer / Roll Control Bar

Posted by Joe Santana On 2012/6/20 20:50:42

Thanks, Roger.

In the course of my own attempt at restoration I found dissatisfaction with vendors who just don't think through the problem to a smarter (meaning a better way to match the truly original) solutions, this case being an exception as far as the original solution goes.

I think if Packard had to correct something, like these links or the height of the oil filler tube and cap opening, then it's ok to change over to that. I have the newer tube and cap, but I'm too proud of the restoration of the original 1940 version that I found in a pile of mostly Buick parts for $10 at the Portland swap meet and brought back from dirt using battery charger, washing tub and soda electrolysis, to use it.

Some guys suffer from cruiser creep, which starts by adding a 6v fuel pump, radial tires with skinnier white walls, then 15 in wirewheels, zoot-suit metallic paint jobs, lots of chrome in the engine compartment and finally to something that only retains the feeling of a Packard grille. I'm not criticizing. There are better ways to experience luxury, like a 450 hp Rolls. If my OD fails to engage because my battery or transmission fluid is low, believe, I see their point. There's lots of enthusiasm for pulling the straight 8 and dumping in a Chrysler hemi. Just watch My 'Classic' Car. This sway bar issue is different.

I applaud your efforts to cling to the original while developing a reasonable facsimile of better quality. You have my blessing.