Re: HA's 52 200 Grey Ghost

Posted by David Grubbs On 2013/12/31 20:31:53

Hans, I have several spare wheels when you need them. One of the the things I found out on my 39 is if you plan on having tubed tires, pay particular attention to the area inside the wheel at the valve stem hole. This area is often pitted and rusty. If you don't fill the pits with Bondo or JB Weld or something similar, and sand it smooth, as soon as you start driving, the tube will rapidly develop tiny leaks around the valve stem. I got three miles before I had my first flat until I figured out what the problem is.

Also, be sure to look at the Parts X-Ref file to find modern numbers of things like thermostats, relays, spark plugs etc. Nice to have when you go to the local parts store and the kid behind the counter asks "Who made Packards?" I usually answer "Hewlett". That usually confuses them nicely.