Re: "Waking Sleeping Beauty" .... The Blog!

Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2011/2/16 19:39:36

RIGHT! I remember that now that you mention it - GM got (I think) an undisclosed settlement for that!

I realize that the drain plug can be a bitch. I tried to drain the tank on my '60 Imperial when I put it up for storage some years ago. Would not budge! So I guess I should be a little understanding and hope my guys did try to take the plug out of the Packard - not that it matters much at this point.
I did think about the "Renue" process as it sounds great. However, Portlandon hooked me up with Tom of Able Radiator and I sort of like to give local people a shot. He has talked about a "polymer"(sp?) but I'll know more when I pick up my tank and he sees it. If he doesn't come through I'll give the "Renues" guys a shot. I just wish there was a shop closer than California or British Columbia. I'd hate to ship it to them only to be told it's a gonner.

Stephen, if I might suggest something, I'd grab that tank if I were you sooner rather than later. I can see something like: "Mom doesn't have that Packard anymore so why do we still have this thing taking up room in the cellar?" Maybe you have better luck than I do but that has been MY experience.

My thanks as always to everyone who has taken the time to help. It is what's making this whole thing possible.