Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/9/1 18:57:58
TOP DOWN: For the first time. Transforms the Duchess into a parade car.
PRINCESS RIDES: First for my granddaughter Emi around the neighborhood with her poppa, son Joey, who recently purchased a 53 Buick. And the next day for my friends' daughter who turned 4 and prefers cars to dolls. Potential Brazilian American race car driver or designer. She liked the Packard before it had any fenders or seats. Her dad, Edson, takes artistic photos, like this hood ornament shot.
Unfortunately on this not-ready-for-prime-time run, The Duchess suffered vapor-lock and, on leaving, locked in gear on a steep hill pointing down. So one FINAL tow was in order and I was once again rescued by Jason at All Day Towing. Rolling backwards solved the problem, once I was off the hill. I adjusted the clutch pedal to spec (had way too much play).
TURN SIGNALS: Thought I was done with this, but finally obtained 6V Flasher from NAPA NP535 to install tonight and maybe wrap that job...grounding problems mainly. I made a pull knob for the emergency flasher switch from a door handle knob.
CLOCK: Keeps perfect time. Thanks Bruce, Abbott Instrument Restoration. I mean perfect, to satellite/iPhone time.
CENTER ASHTRAY: It must sit on a support bar above the radio that's missing. The piece behind it with the two indents to keep it positioned in place are there, but nothing under it.
WINDOWS AND DOORS no change.
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PRINCESS RIDES: First for my granddaughter Emi around the neighborhood with her poppa, son Joey, who recently purchased a 53 Buick. And the next day for my friends' daughter who turned 4 and prefers cars to dolls. Potential Brazilian American race car driver or designer. She liked the Packard before it had any fenders or seats. Her dad, Edson, takes artistic photos, like this hood ornament shot.
Unfortunately on this not-ready-for-prime-time run, The Duchess suffered vapor-lock and, on leaving, locked in gear on a steep hill pointing down. So one FINAL tow was in order and I was once again rescued by Jason at All Day Towing. Rolling backwards solved the problem, once I was off the hill. I adjusted the clutch pedal to spec (had way too much play).
TURN SIGNALS: Thought I was done with this, but finally obtained 6V Flasher from NAPA NP535 to install tonight and maybe wrap that job...grounding problems mainly. I made a pull knob for the emergency flasher switch from a door handle knob.
CLOCK: Keeps perfect time. Thanks Bruce, Abbott Instrument Restoration. I mean perfect, to satellite/iPhone time.
CENTER ASHTRAY: It must sit on a support bar above the radio that's missing. The piece behind it with the two indents to keep it positioned in place are there, but nothing under it.
WINDOWS AND DOORS no change.
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