Re: 1941 Packard One-Twenty
Posted by CACHman On 2011/9/28 18:31:08
After the debacle with the steering wheel puller on Sunday, I spent today retapping the two holes in the steering wheel to a 5/16" diameter. The two pressure bolts fit perfectly inside these new holes, and after attaching the rest of the puller mechanism, I was successful in removing the steering wheel.
Afterwards, I turned my attention to removing the pitman arm from the gearbox. I rented a pitman arm puller, and without any issues, the arm disconnected, and I now had a free steering column. I slid the column out of the hole in the firewall, and afterwards, I went ahead and was able to somewhat lift the body upwards an inch or so on each side of the car, proving to me that there are no connections between the body and the frame. My work thus far is complete, and I am reconfirming the dates with the mediablaster tomorrow.
Thank you guys for your interest in the project as well as your help and expertise. I'd be extremely lost without the forum and its members. Some pictures from today are below.
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Afterwards, I turned my attention to removing the pitman arm from the gearbox. I rented a pitman arm puller, and without any issues, the arm disconnected, and I now had a free steering column. I slid the column out of the hole in the firewall, and afterwards, I went ahead and was able to somewhat lift the body upwards an inch or so on each side of the car, proving to me that there are no connections between the body and the frame. My work thus far is complete, and I am reconfirming the dates with the mediablaster tomorrow.
Thank you guys for your interest in the project as well as your help and expertise. I'd be extremely lost without the forum and its members. Some pictures from today are below.
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