Re: Resurrecting a 1951 Henney-Packard Parts Car

Posted by Packard Don On 2023/7/19 15:27:48

I posted this list way back here nearly a year and a half ago so here is the progress so far. Countless other things done not on the list too.

Simplified here and not necessarily in the exact order but these are the basic tasks with the primary goal of getting it movable under its own power even if not quite road-ready:

Clean and seal gas tank (have cleaner and sealer)
Rebuild fuel pump (have kit) - PUMP REBUILT BUT NOT INSTALLED
Install new fuel sender (being rebuilt now)
Clean fuel lines and install tank with new filler hoses - TANK NOT YET INSTALLED

Install muffler (I already have several new ones)
Install tail pipe (an NOS one has been sourced)

Install already-rebuilt brake cylinders - FRONT ONLY
Install sleeved and rebuilt master
Replace rear axle seals and maybe bearings
Install replacement rear end with reproduced steel crossover lines
Clean wheels and install new tires (already have them)

Take off bell housing and check clutch - BELL HOUSING NOT REMOVED BUT CLUTCH REBUILT
Repair is a needed, reassemble clutch
Install R11 transmission
Install driveshaft with new u-joints and revulcanized supports (have all)

Add petrol, start it and drive! Soon! I bought the petrol yesterday!

For the body, nothing is planned except to replace the rear door and I have a replacement already. I may have the rocker panels addressed at some point as there is little left and it leaves a trail of rust pieces whenever moved but not sure yet.