Re: Ken's 1937 115C Touring Sedan
Posted by JWL On 2015/5/3 10:22:35
Ken, here are two photos of the Packard that were taken on Friday. The other is at a car show on Saturday.
Friday was the first drive after a comprehensive service which took place over the past two months. I removed the oil pan and cleaned it and the pump pick-up screen, removed all the brake drums and inspected and cleaned the brakes and packed the front wheel bearings and adjusted the foot and hand brakes, flushed new brake fluid into the system, changed all the oils (engine, transmission, differential), lubricated chassis, replaced fuel and air filters, and serviced shock absorbers. Also, installed turn signals and did some other minor work.
Drove the car on Saturday on a 75 mile round trip to a car show in Sun City which is near Georgetown. Great show in a nice setting. The 115C was the only Packard there. It was most popular with the public and participants. Many photos were taken and many nice comments received. If the public could have voted, it would have been the most popular car there, but it was a judged car show and it did place in its class. It's not about the hardware, but about showing the car and letting all the folks see and enjoy it.
The drive was uneventful and the car never stumbled once, even in heavy afternoon traffic with long red lights. I just wish I could drive where there are no traffic lights and no traffic.
Good news on locating needed bearings and parts to complete your engine rebuild.
(o{}o)
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Friday was the first drive after a comprehensive service which took place over the past two months. I removed the oil pan and cleaned it and the pump pick-up screen, removed all the brake drums and inspected and cleaned the brakes and packed the front wheel bearings and adjusted the foot and hand brakes, flushed new brake fluid into the system, changed all the oils (engine, transmission, differential), lubricated chassis, replaced fuel and air filters, and serviced shock absorbers. Also, installed turn signals and did some other minor work.
Drove the car on Saturday on a 75 mile round trip to a car show in Sun City which is near Georgetown. Great show in a nice setting. The 115C was the only Packard there. It was most popular with the public and participants. Many photos were taken and many nice comments received. If the public could have voted, it would have been the most popular car there, but it was a judged car show and it did place in its class. It's not about the hardware, but about showing the car and letting all the folks see and enjoy it.
The drive was uneventful and the car never stumbled once, even in heavy afternoon traffic with long red lights. I just wish I could drive where there are no traffic lights and no traffic.
Good news on locating needed bearings and parts to complete your engine rebuild.
(o{}o)
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