Got the frame painted finally. Well, at least the rear 2/3rds. The rear axle is partially reassembled. We are currently waiting brake rebuild parts from Kanter to finish that up. Still need to pull the engine and the paint front third. After that the front end can be assembled and we will have a rolling chassis again.

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Yup, found it buried under dirt and grease. It was a "C" clip just to the right of the peddle. Out, cleaned, and painted.

Thanks for the tip.

Alan

Could someone please school me on how to remove the brake pedal assembly from the frame? I have looked in the service manuals and have not been able to find drawings or instructions. I would like to get it out so it can be cleaned and that area of the frame painted.

alan

Thank you for your thoughts. I do understand stand the mileage then vs now. It still bothers me to drive a modern car over 100K. All psychological from days gone by...

I have had the head off and the cylinders looked OK. Some scoring on the walls but, other than that not too bad. The plan was to do a rebuild on the engine.

We will look at the trans and see it looks like in side.

Alan

More work done on the Packard the last week or so. Unfortunately I suck at taking pictures as we go. The trans is out of the frame (left the engine if for now). The front suspension as been completely disassembled and is waiting to be cleaned up and painted.

The rear axles have been removed. It looks like the bearings are in great shape. They will just need to be cleaned and repacked. The oil seals on both sides are shot and will need replacing.

For the Ultramatic, my plan is to pull the pan and look around inside. When the fluid was drained it actually looked really good so I am hoping for good news in that area. As the car only has 129K miles I am hoping that the trans is ok. My biggest concern is that it has been sitting since 1965 so I am afraid the seals my have gone hard.

As a question to the forum and those with way more experience with Packards than I. What should I look for after opening up the trans? Also, should I open up the torque converter/clutch assembly?

As always thank you for the inputs.

Alan

Just talked with Street Rod Parts. The qtr panels come from Classic to Current. Unfortunately, C2C is closed until mid-May

Has anyone used this company for sheet metal parts?

Street Rod Parts


They are showing rear quarter sheet metal.

@jason75

Thanks for the pics.

Your car looks fantastic

Alan

And now for some questions for those watching.

1) What are my options for repairing this rust (both sides of the car)?

2) What is the best way to lift out a straight 8? I have removed several V8's but never a straight.

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Had more time to work on the car the last few weeks. Being furloughed has its advantages .

Built a body cart and moved the body from the frame to the cart.

updated pics

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