Just got a 'this site can't be reached' when I clicked on the link. Tried several times... perhaps Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on New Zealand too????? Chris.

Hi Leeedy,
I was catching up on this thread and I have a quick question for you... on the NOS headbadges, they appear to be flat. Am I seeing that correctly and if so, how would they be shaped to fit the various size 'fork post' (Proper name??) diameters on which they would be installed? Was there a special rolling tool, as I sure can't see them being tapped with a mallet or hammer, as it wouldn't look 'factory' and would probably result in damage to the plating.
Your vast body of knowledge on the bikes, pedal cars and overall 'Americana' is very interesting and impressive. Thanks for sharing. Chris.

Steve - I thought so! Loved Thunder Bay.... managed the branch there for 10 years and then had my sailboat trucked to T-Bay and left for the Caribbean from the McKellar River. Is the Hoito Restaurant still open there?? They made the best Finnish pancakes in the world! Chris.

Hi Steve, Very nice '55. Were I closer and had my new garage built, I'd be tempted! BTW, that shot isn't taken on Memorial Ave., by any chance? The Thunder Bay branch was part of the territory I managed for my company many years ago and that looks very familiar! Chris (in B.C.)

There's a nice Darrin in the Auction collection I just posted on:
broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/sf25_r08 ... ht-1703-darrin-convertible-victoria
Chris.

Hope I'm not double-postings this, but I don't see it in any of the forums here.
broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/results? Click on upcoming auctions,
The Academy of Art - University Collection, Broad Arrow Auctions.
Looks like pretty high end cars but I think I counted 10 Packards in the 106 vehicles of the lot, which is a pretty good showing, some with no reserve. The 'estimated values' on these cars is either over inflated or I feel pretty broke! Chris.

I've never seen this pic posted before, Don. Nice looking 'pair 'o Packards' and they certainly represent a lot of the knowledge and experience you have with the brand. It'll be 9 years in March since I took up stewardship of my car and as is evidenced by my numerous posts and queries, I am still on a steep learning curve with all the mechanics and systems used by Packard. Thanks to this site and all the many regular posters like yourself, 'the answers are out there' and the legacy of these great cars is being preserved. Appreciate all. Chris.

Also came by this drawing for the standard wheel innards if anyone is needing reference on that. (Don, looks like this is where the little can and spring that you have would be used) Chris

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Thanks Don.... and yes, that virtue: patience - I wish I had more of it! Not being able to find a solution and move forward on anything absolutely drives me, but I also have fortified stick-to-it-ive-ness and will not give up. I eventually get there, sometimes with a lot of blue air!
Fred Bruner, of Max Marritt fame, who was so helpful with the parts pic said 'yes, go ahead and share it' - so here it is. Chris.

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Thanks Bob. My wife said 'you got it working 'toot sweet'. One might have to be from up here in Canuck land with our omnipresent (and oft-much-maligned) french influence to apprecite that one but she made her point nonetheless! LOL Chris.