Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/8/16 8:06:11
The wipers went back to gather easily and work with enthusiasm.
The exhaust pipe had to be cut afore the muffler to not bang on the frame and rewelded. The tailpipe re-bent to be clear of the gas tank and not bang on the shock guard plate. The system was from John Kepich who has served Packard owners well over several decades. But if he sends you the wrong system, mine was for a longer wheelbase, don't simply accept the solution to cut part of it off. Fixing it cost as much as the original system. I had it ceramic coated before discovering it was wrong for the car. Lonnie at Midas in Beaverton made it fit, safe, and secure.
Continuing with the wiring and dash assembly.
The recut rear carpet arrived.Looks great.
The windows and doors still a problem.
I drove home from the muffler shop in 5 o'clock traffic. The engine is running smooth and quiet. To circumvent some of the stop and go, I took a route with a long steep hill. My Pacifica downshift to go up it. The Duchess took it with ease all the way in 3rd gear.
Suki ensures no kitten will be left behind.
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The exhaust pipe had to be cut afore the muffler to not bang on the frame and rewelded. The tailpipe re-bent to be clear of the gas tank and not bang on the shock guard plate. The system was from John Kepich who has served Packard owners well over several decades. But if he sends you the wrong system, mine was for a longer wheelbase, don't simply accept the solution to cut part of it off. Fixing it cost as much as the original system. I had it ceramic coated before discovering it was wrong for the car. Lonnie at Midas in Beaverton made it fit, safe, and secure.
Continuing with the wiring and dash assembly.
The recut rear carpet arrived.Looks great.
The windows and doors still a problem.
I drove home from the muffler shop in 5 o'clock traffic. The engine is running smooth and quiet. To circumvent some of the stop and go, I took a route with a long steep hill. My Pacifica downshift to go up it. The Duchess took it with ease all the way in 3rd gear.
Suki ensures no kitten will be left behind.
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