Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
Posted by Stewart Ballard On 2013/9/8 14:42:50
Thanks Henry, I actually recalled your post about making a new line as I watched mine twist apart.
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I spent a couple hours under the car this past week. I cut sections out of the exhaust pipes on both sides so I could easily remove the starter and flywheel cover. Finally got both the transmissions cooling lines disconnected. Those two transmissions lines would have been easier if I had cut the exhaust pipes sooner.
Both the oil pan and transmission each had over a gallon of fluid in them. Had no idea there was that much in there so made a big mess on the floor. All that's left is the motor mounts and the three bolts on top the tranny. I have a friend coming out in a week or two and we will get the engine and trans pulled.
I also spent a little time working on the passenger side door. I had to refer to the service manual several time but I finally got the glass and regulator out. Moved over to the driver's side and found some modifications that a previous owner had made (pictured below). I'm pretty sure that metal strip through the center does not below there but I'll take a closer look this week.
I spent my weekend cutting up cars at a local junk yard as part of my volunteer firefighter training. I barely have enough energy left to type this post so I'm not touching my Packard tonight.
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I spent a couple hours under the car this past week. I cut sections out of the exhaust pipes on both sides so I could easily remove the starter and flywheel cover. Finally got both the transmissions cooling lines disconnected. Those two transmissions lines would have been easier if I had cut the exhaust pipes sooner.
Both the oil pan and transmission each had over a gallon of fluid in them. Had no idea there was that much in there so made a big mess on the floor. All that's left is the motor mounts and the three bolts on top the tranny. I have a friend coming out in a week or two and we will get the engine and trans pulled.
I also spent a little time working on the passenger side door. I had to refer to the service manual several time but I finally got the glass and regulator out. Moved over to the driver's side and found some modifications that a previous owner had made (pictured below). I'm pretty sure that metal strip through the center does not below there but I'll take a closer look this week.
I spent my weekend cutting up cars at a local junk yard as part of my volunteer firefighter training. I barely have enough energy left to type this post so I'm not touching my Packard tonight.
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