Hi Mel,
I'm not trying to sell you a carburetor, but you should measure the diameter of the throat at the intake manifold. I made the same mistake when I spent a couple of hundred dollars having this carburetor plated. I assumed that because it bolted up, it was the correct size. It was actually too small, even though the studs fit the holes. At any rate, if you decide you need it, I will let that carburetor go for $250. Its not doing me any good sitting in a box.

Hi,
I think I have a correct carburetor for your 633. I own a 645 and mistakenly had the carburetor that my brother had bolted to it re-plated in nickel before I realized that the correct one for my car had the larger throat diameter (mine is 2 inches, and the one pictured here is 1.75 inches). Measure the diameter of the hole in your intake manifold at the flange and see if it is 1.75 inches. If so, this carb will bolt right up. I think they only made this carb in two sizes. This may be exactly what you need. I will re-assemble it for you if you would like. I have had mine apart so many times that I can do it in my sleep! You can see from the picture that it even has the original float, which is not cracked beyond repair like some of them out there. You can email me at wogec@yahoo.com if you are interested. I will let it go for a reasonable price.

John

I have a reasonably unmolested 1929 Model 645 that has been in the family since at least 1930 so I am comfortable saying "what is left of the battery box is probably original". The battery box on mine has been treated rough. The battery hold down bracket is long gone...replaced by a square piece of angle iron that my grandfather (a mechanic) fashioned. I have attached photos of the hold down screws (there were four of them, one in each corner) and the bracket they fit into on the inside of the battery box. I had to replace the cover bolts that run from the bottom of the box up through the cover plate because they were nearly eaten off by years of battery acid. I bought the polished aluminum "chicago bolt" style top screws (the ones that hold the box cover on) from Bill Hirsch almost ten years ago, but I think there are a couple of suppliers reproducing them if he doesn't still make them

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It was used on the 1929 senior cars, and probably a few other years/models. It is on my 1929 sedan.

Hi all,
I am searching for someone who reproduces beveled glass. I need the rear view mirror and a wind wing for the 1929 model 645 seven passenger sedan reproduced. Does anyone have a recommendation for who might take this on? Also, the rear view mirror is noticeably dark. Is that intentional (was tinted glass a thing in 1929?), or just due to 94 years of aging. Your thoughts and recommendations on both issues are greatly appreciated.

John Wogec

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I am still becoming a "car guy" and am an authority on absolutely nothing, but I have been told by a guy that has restored more of these cars than all of us put together that the first issue to address (beyond the obvious worn out parts), is to make sure it has 2 degrees of caster. My car is still a rolling frame, so I don't know if it will shimmy or not, but I tend to believe my "guru".

Hi Greg,
I have that same King Seeley gauge. Mine is in better condition than yours. Give me a call when you get a chance.

John Wogec

Hi all,
I have to agree with West Peterson: I recently sent Apple a shock for rebuilding. I received an invoice, which I paid before they returned the shock. When I received the shock, they had not opened it (the Houdaille shock on the 1929 Packard required that the weld on the back of the shock be cut in order to access the internals). I don't have a recommendation for another rebuilder.

Hi Jim,
Any interest in selling just the rotor? If so, how much?
Thanks
John Wogec

I have a 645 with that front mounted water pump. I don't have a spare and fortunately mine wasn't too beat up. That is a fairly simple part and I'm guessing if worse comes to worse, you could have the original re-cast and machined. I know my machinist cleaned up the bore on mine to make sure the shaft lined up straight, so it can be done...I have spares of the roller bearings and the impeller head I would be willing to sell for cheap if you are interested.