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Re: Radial tyre size
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Dave Kenney
You could turn the tires inside out and just show them as blackwalls which would appear more period correct that the thin whitewall. My opinion is that white wall tires on prewar and early postwar Packards is overdone on modern restored cars and in the case of the 1946-47 Clippers also incorrect. I have had both whitewalls and blackwall tires on my '47 Super Clipper and in my opinion the car looks far more elegant and stately without whitewalls. Packard body styling in most years was so beautiful that I find whitewall tires a distraction from appreciating the lines of the car body but most owners seem to think the opposite. Packards do not need that embellishment to look good and indeed most Packard owners who could afford these fine cars when new probably considered the addition of whitewall tires as rather bourgeois.

Posted on: 2008/5/5 8:12
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Re: 50 288 Engine colour
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Dave Kenney
I agree with Mr.Pushbutton that the green of the paint you bought is not correct but pictures can be deceiving. Bill Hirsh sells paint that is the correct colour but it is pricey when shipping charges are included. I painted my engine with Bill's paint using a brush but I found that it set up very fast and had to be applied quite quickly and was a PITA to get a smooth finish , especially the cylinder head,so I took the paint to a local paint shop and had them make up two "rattle" cans using the Hirsch paint and that seemed to work better. I also think that some '50 engines were painted grey so perhaps you could find a paint that would be a closer match in that colour. I also don't think that high temperature paint is necessary on engines except exhaust manifolds and as long as the metal is properly cleaned good quality paint will not peel or discolour.

Posted on: 2008/5/5 7:56
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Re: just saying hello
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Mr.Pushbutton
Welcome Jerry Lee. Get that Packard! you won't be disapointed. I bought my Packard when I was 23 years old and It's good to see a young man coming into the fold!
we're here to help each other, ask questions.

Posted on: 2008/5/5 7:45
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Re: 50 288 Engine colour
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Mr.Pushbutton
That colour looks a little too green, the Packard colour is I think a little more gray-green. I prefer to spray the paint on, but you can get away with a brush on cast iron, it just looks bad on stamped sheet metal, where the brush marks are easy to spot.

Posted on: 2008/5/5 7:42
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50 288 Engine colour
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africapackard
Want to paint my engine at a later stage with some engine enamel. Should a 23rd series have a packard grey or a packard green engine? According to the bill hirsch site 2 colours were available. I have a high heat paint in green but it seems a bit TOO green? Also would you guys recommend aerosols or brushing it on?

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Posted on: 2008/5/5 5:40
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Re: Mal's '41 120 Coupe
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Russell James
Hi Mal

At the last PACA National Rally I was asking about restoration tips.
Three spring to mind -
Do something every day (which it looks like you have handled)
NO part costs more than $10.00 (if you are ever asked by your wife, or anyone elses)
NEVER keep receipts

Not my words (just in case your wife wants to shoot the messenger)

Regards

(Fred)

Posted on: 2008/5/5 4:46
Russ (the prodigal son)
56 400 (sold 2022)
39 1702 7 pass touring (long term project)
38 1602 7 pass limousine (needs work)

Learnt to drive on a 50 in 1969
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Re: Radial tyre size
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Russell James
G'day from Aus

I took took the decision to put radials on my 56 and they are a tight to fit in the rear but no rubbing at all. The handling is great!

I learnt to drive on the exact car you have (rh drive, colour and all!!). I wish radials were around in 1969 when negotiating the mountain road each weekend (too quickly and with much tyre squeel - as you do as a teen).

Thanks for the pics and the memories of early Packard abuse and life long addiction!

Regards from the Southern half of the world.

Posted on: 2008/5/5 4:38
Russ (the prodigal son)
56 400 (sold 2022)
39 1702 7 pass touring (long term project)
38 1602 7 pass limousine (needs work)

Learnt to drive on a 50 in 1969
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Re: Barries's 1950 standard 8
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Eric Boyle
Here's a tip on the engine stand, take off the bellhousing and the flywheel. You'll reduce 10" on the length and make it more stable. And as always, USE CAUTION with a 44" long engine!!

Posted on: 2008/5/5 3:19
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Re: Barries's 1950 standard 8
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Ozstatman
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africapackard wrote:
Well had a whole week holiday last week and decided to start fixing the front brakes and then just kept going. My made in China engine stand was definitely not designed for a straight eight! Haha! In the end it turned into a big job but I am glad I did it. The results will be worth it.


Barrie,

Know exactly what you mean, it just keeps growing, like a fishing story. But as you say, it will be worth it! Pity about the engine stand.

Posted on: 2008/5/5 3:10
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: Mal's '41 120 Coupe
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Monday 5th May 2008

Gave blood plasma early, then dropped into the workshop for a quick tidy up of the bench in preparation for Wade's return in the next few days. Wade likes to keep as clean a work environment as he can and in his absence standards have slipped somewhat so catch up was required. But at least with Wade's set-up everything has its place and is in place so there's usually no searching for the right tool because it's where it should be!

Then off to Grippy Rubber at Silverwater, a specialist rubber parts manufacturer and supplier. There, with Carolyn's help and advice, picked up the rubber sheeting, strapping, grommets and beading I required for a total of AU$118.60, about US$112.00.

By the way, the nuts, bolts and washers purchased last week totaled AU$54.50, about US$51.00. I'll try and include costs when these occur and at the conclusion of this saga will detail and total all costs if I can.

Posted on: 2008/5/5 2:46
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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