Hello Packardinfo-ers!!!

Boy, I sure do miss this community. I've let myself get too caught up in other things to the point that I have neglected my own car and spent too much time away from this site! Hope everyone is well and out there wrenching on something...

Question: I am planning on sanding the exterior of my car down to where she is smooth so I can apply a layer of linseed oil to her. I was wondering if any of these paints contain Lead? The original color was Yosemite Blue Poly and was later repainted a "light blue" with a terracotta primer, sometime between '52 and '72.


Thanks,

-Garrett

WOW.... The car is looking awesome! Definitely one of my favorites on here. Time for me to go outside and get to sanding.

-Garrett

That sounds like it would be nice Zougeride, hopefully we'll get a reprieve from this terrible heat soon.

As for me Packardinfo-ers, the summer has been different, and not in a bad way. There are certain things that I wish were going better, but then there are things that have gone great. Getting featured in an up-and-coming magazine and set decorators from Hawaii Five-O purchasing an item I made to use on their show have been a couple of the highlights thus far. Still not being able to drive my car "legally" due to the pains of getting a title, among other things, have been the low-lights. But, I have my health and a great support system so, I really can't complain too much :)

Hope all is well Packardinfo-ers!

Here is a link to the magazine story written up on me:http://www.whistlinwolf.com/someone-you-dont-see-everyday.html

-Garrett

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Not sure if this has been posted or not, but I'll share it anyways. Absolutely beautiful cars.

Enjoy,

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It's lookin' really good Hank! I want to get a finish on mine like you have on yours. Keep up the great work, I'm looking forward to seeing how she comes out.

-Garrett

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Haha, thank you very much it's pretty "state of the art".

The car is doing fairly well, but I've exhausted my temporary registration for her. So, I can no longer drive her out on the public streets till I get a title, and that has been quite the fiasco. I haven't seen Mr. Jerry Wright since Salado, but I do plan on contacting him soon.

Hope all is well John,

-Garrett

Here's a video I took from inside the car. Camera went flying at about 6:00, so no need to watch beyond that

Happy Mother's Day!

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Thanks Ross!

I'm starting to think you're right about the expansion issue. The first thing I'll do today is add a pull spring to the pedal so I know it's not resting on the master. If I'm still having issues then I'll double check the pushrod length.

Thanks again,

Howdy there Guys!

The problems with those rear brakes continue... Last week when I attended a car show in Castroville, TX, which is a 13 mile drive, my rear brakes locked up. I made it all the way to the show entrance, handed over the $2 admittance fee, and then couldn't get the car to proceed forward. A couple of good Samaritans towed me to the back of the lot where I let the brakes cool down so I could back the adjustment screws off.

It seemed like it took a lot of turns to get the screws fully backed off. Once backed off I was able to drive home with no problems other than excessive stopping distance. Just when I thought I had rid myself of these problems, it happens again. What gives guys? I'm not sure if the adjusting screws are walking out, which doesn't seem possible. Or, the parking brake cables are getting caught in the steel sheaths. What should I do now?

Thanks,

-Garrett

Hey Guys!

Not a whole lot to report, but I thought I'd share a picture from the latest car show I attended. A guy that is starting up his own magazine asked to take pictures, so I thought that was pretty cool. Whistlin' wolf magazine Co.

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