Hershey 2011

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/10/6 10:37:12

I drove down with 3 other Packard owners to Hershey yesterday; its about a 3 hour drive each way and we spent about 6 hours on the field and plan to go back again tomorrow. Even 12 hours is barely enough to do justice to perhaps 35% of the flea market; though most of the major Packard vendors are located in close proximity Packard parts can be found most anywhere. Having a reasonably full parts bin for both cars I primarily went just to renew some old friendships, etc. and look at the cars in the Corral and some of the cars exhibited by the several restorers or sales agents.

I did however pick up a few items. I noticed that the Mauck's were no longer d/b/a PI but were still sharing a tent with Jerry Vinarcik (Yesterday's Radio) and from Mauck's I purchased a bronze reproduction of the little pot metal idler bevel gear at the base of the steering column that translates the throttle lever motion. Though mine is still OK, pot metal doesn't last forever and there are times to buy an item even if you don't have an immediate need. Also one of the brass skins on a hubcap on the 34 Eight is beginning to crack; Bill Hirsch had one at a very good price reduction because a bit of the paint had peeled so I bought that I redid the paint today. Also I've wanted a simple scissor jack for the Carib and picked one up for $12. All in all, a great day.

Hershey is an event beyond easy description; yesterday I heard voices from all over the globe. If it's within reach and you've never been, by all means make plans for next year if possible.

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