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Nice! Is the spring you mean thr one on the latch, or is there another added?
Are the door panels a period design, or custom? Also what do you mean be "bas relief script"? The script in the bed?
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Owner of '55 Clipper Deluxe. Engine is stuck-ish.
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Re: An unusual and interesting "Packard"
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That's pretty cool.
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If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
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Re: Adjusting the Timing on a 1941 120
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Good. I thought i was losing what's left of my mind.
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If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
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Re: Mike P 1955 400 Slow Resto Thread!
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Hey guys thanks for all the feedback!
I have ordered a new sediment bowl set up from Kanter. The new one doesn't come with a ceramic bowl the guy said it has a paper filter. I still want a new bowl for my original. The guy from Kanter told me they sold just the bowl and seal in the past but didn't see it as a option anymore. Heres the story with the carb throttle body. The last owner bought a rebuilt carb and bolted it on, the problem is the carb had been sitting for a long time so the accelerator pump was shot. The original carb was in pieces in the trunk. I took both carbs apart 100% everything came apart easily with the carb that was installed. So when I got to dissasembling the original carb that was in the trunk I didn't know they peen the throttle valve primary and secondary screws since the other carb was so easy to take them out, I broke 1 of the secondary valve screws off in the shaft. Since I want to use the original carb I took the secondary shaft and valves from the unoriginal carb and installed it on the original carb. Well it didn't work out as you can see with the gaps in the pics. I put the original secondary shaft and plates back in the original carb and wala no gaps. Now I need to drill out and tap the one screw I broke to 8-32×5/16 right? I am going to rebuild both carbs since all parts are there. Does anyone have any experience with the new style float needles? I still have the original rubber tipped ones but didnt know how troublesome old needles are. What size are the original throttle valve/shaft screws? 6-32×5/16? As far as the gas tank goes I was going to take it to a Reun place but it would have cost $950!!!!! So then I was going to take it to a radiator shop and have them clean it out but that alone was going to cost $150. So then I got the great idea to try and remove the rust on the outside using electrolysis. See the attached pics. I let it sit 3 days 12-15 amps continous, looks good just can't get the black stuff off 100%,cant see it since it flash rusted so quick. Why do some parts of the tank rust quick and some parts not at all? Is the tank galvanized?I didnt have a node in the tank to draw the rust so there is still rusty stuff from about mid tank. I will just throw some chain/ rocks etc in there with water and shake it every day until the kit gets here. Thought I might as well try and make this tank work before shelling out $500+ dollars for a new tank. Packarddon: Thank you for the offer. HH55: Thank you for the info. I already have the whole manual printed out but I didn't have the extra 9 page training manual. Ross: Thank you for checking I have dissasembled and need to try again. Leedy: There is a pic attached of the metal part. Thanks for all the in info. Attach file: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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1955 Packard 400
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Found THIS while googling for something else
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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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Owen_Dyneto wrote: Quote: Owen_Dyneto wrote:.....To find Chris' contact info just look up Charleton in the alphabetical listing of members. I use the hardcopy so I can't advise as to the digital version. The directory O/D is referring to is the membership directory for PAC(Packard Automobile Classics). Link to the PAC Website.
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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: Advice from those in the know on 1949 Super 8 Coupe
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Max. Your interior upholstery pattern does look correct. I think the fabric is the issue. For a really concours restoration, it should have been done in tan wool broadcloth. Can't tell if your interior is leather or vinyl, but I wouldn't worry too much. It does look nice. You have the correct chrome moulding on the door panels and these are frequently missing. Woodgrain on the dash and garnish mouldings looks good too. Somebody put a lot of money and effort into this car. Nice plastic on the steering wheel. I'm thinking it must have been recast. This can cost over $500. The plastic on my wheel was falling off and the driver side door panel was pretty much gone. So yours is way ahead of where my Super 8 was. Just drive it and enjoy. Best of luck.
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Re: Advice from those in the know on 1949 Super 8 Coupe
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Hello Added some interior pictures. Clearly the seat materials are not matching yours which was original at the time. I wonder if the door cards are correct? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and pictures. Max
Posted on: Yesterday 21:08
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Re: Advice from those in the know on 1949 Super 8 Coupe
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Hello I have no idea what those blue cables are, including the one that ends at the bracket you noted. I will have to inquire. Added front end pictures. FYI, I lived in Scottsdale (actually Desert Ridge Area) for 2 years. I’ll probably be there in July sometime for a few days visiting a friend. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. Max
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