Re: Ken's 1937 115C Touring Sedan

Posted by Ken_P On 2011/8/9 22:08:18

Today saw quite the adventure in the shop. I wanted to pull my water distribution tube. I had the requisite piece of all-thread with a bend in the end, and I expected 20 minutes to get it out, a brass tube, and a little bit of cleaning. The first picture shows what I ended up with 4 hours later. Mine is steel. An informed source tells me that at some time in my car's history, the original tube was probably replaced with a galvanized steel replacement. So, I'm looking for a brass one!

Thanks to a Packarding friend, I'm going to be calling on a rebuilt 115c engine in Wisconsin. I could actually pick it up on the way to Idaho next weekend, so if the price is right, I'll probably bite. I'll need to decide what the right price is though! Thoughts?

I also was able to bleed the brakes tonight. My most wonderful wife helped me. It helped that I put the seats back in the car this weekend! All I need to do to drive the car is rig up temp ignition wiring, cooling, and clutch linkage. I'm hoping to give my parents, sister, et al rides in the Packard once it gets to Idaho. It will be stored for the next three years. I hope to find someone to do the bodywork while I'm out to sea, and I'll probably do little odds and ends when I have some leave time, but I don't expect a lot to happen.

As always, thanks for reading.

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