Re: Ken's 1937 120 Touring Sedan
Posted by Ken_P On 2020/4/2 16:44:26
Well, it's embarrassing how much time passes in between updates to this blog, but I guess that's life. I've been busy with work - since my last update I spent three months away from my garage for work, and got my intake manifold without stripped bolt holes back from porcelain coating. I took the car out around Christmas, and noticed the odometer was not longer working, so I sent the speedometer out for service. I think I could have done it myself, but given the delicacy of what is involved, I decided to just pay a pro. The speedometer is back, and beautiful, and now I'm doing a few other projects.
Asked recently about removing oxidation, link here:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=22772&forum=4 I tried the recommended polish and 0000 brass wool (what I had), and neither cut the oxidation much. I've got some clear coat drying on the portion of the wood grainining that is under trim, if it behaves, I'll spray the rest of the panel and see how it looks - pictures will follow.
I also pulled the tail light lenses off. I'm replacing the burnt out dash bulbs with LEDs, and thought I would do the same with the tail and brake lights. I'll post the part numbers and source once I verify I'm happy with them.
Anyone have a source for the gasket that goes between the tail light lenses and the chrome ring? I looked at the Steele catalog and didn't see anything. Mine are definitely thrashed, so I'll need to replace.
Also, I understand (from "The Production Packard", Kuehl 2012) that the trim rings on the tail lights are chromed brass. One of mine is pretty rusty on the little tab where the screw goes. Is the tab for the retaining screw made of steel and riveted to the brass ring, or do I have some sort of aftermarket nonsense? Anyone (DAF?) got a set of beautiful NOS trim rings? Lenses are fine. I plan on polishing the rings, but the rust on the screw tab makes me nervous. I'll mask the chrome and mist some paint to preserve what I have if it's original.
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Asked recently about removing oxidation, link here:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=22772&forum=4 I tried the recommended polish and 0000 brass wool (what I had), and neither cut the oxidation much. I've got some clear coat drying on the portion of the wood grainining that is under trim, if it behaves, I'll spray the rest of the panel and see how it looks - pictures will follow.
I also pulled the tail light lenses off. I'm replacing the burnt out dash bulbs with LEDs, and thought I would do the same with the tail and brake lights. I'll post the part numbers and source once I verify I'm happy with them.
Anyone have a source for the gasket that goes between the tail light lenses and the chrome ring? I looked at the Steele catalog and didn't see anything. Mine are definitely thrashed, so I'll need to replace.
Also, I understand (from "The Production Packard", Kuehl 2012) that the trim rings on the tail lights are chromed brass. One of mine is pretty rusty on the little tab where the screw goes. Is the tab for the retaining screw made of steel and riveted to the brass ring, or do I have some sort of aftermarket nonsense? Anyone (DAF?) got a set of beautiful NOS trim rings? Lenses are fine. I plan on polishing the rings, but the rust on the screw tab makes me nervous. I'll mask the chrome and mist some paint to preserve what I have if it's original.
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