Re: 1940 Packard 120 distributor disassembly
Posted by mendocino38 On 2023/7/3 17:13:31
I did! In fact I called The Binder Boneyard in Terrebone (international harvester pickup specialists that I buy parts from for my IH rigs) to see if they had any junk spare radiators available for sale. They referred me to Ira’s wrecking yard, where they gave me the radiator and parts to get me back on the road.
Wish I would’ve taken the time to do a search on this site for possible Packard enthusiasts/experts on my route. Would have no doubt made the trip less stressful. I had planned on taking 4 days to get from Troy, MT to Fort Bragg, CA. But instead it took 10. I had to fabricate manifold gaskets using 30 cal. shell casings for hole punches and other shade tree shenanigans to keep the old car going. If one will permit some self flattery, the car started/ran/stopped/shifted better when I got to CA than it did when I left MT. But, of course I haven’t forgotten that it is a well made and low maintenance vehicle by design. What a joy to own and tinker with!
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Wish I would’ve taken the time to do a search on this site for possible Packard enthusiasts/experts on my route. Would have no doubt made the trip less stressful. I had planned on taking 4 days to get from Troy, MT to Fort Bragg, CA. But instead it took 10. I had to fabricate manifold gaskets using 30 cal. shell casings for hole punches and other shade tree shenanigans to keep the old car going. If one will permit some self flattery, the car started/ran/stopped/shifted better when I got to CA than it did when I left MT. But, of course I haven’t forgotten that it is a well made and low maintenance vehicle by design. What a joy to own and tinker with!
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