Owen, You're the theft proof number whisperer.

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Let the ride decide, this is what I made out :

Theft proof number of C81430 on that 1954 Packard Pacific.

Anyone else wanna take a stab?

This thread got me curious so I went out and grabbed a picture off the ‘55 clipper:

Firewall number/thief proof(?)

*D35827

Door jamb number

5562-7687

*Edited per Owen's eagle vision

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You'll be able to disassemble and reassemble those brakes with your eyes closed here soon. Great work!

I don't think it will clean all of the excess carbon buildup, but seafoam or berryman b12 supposedly removes carbon fairly well...

and Mal, this video might interest you:

https://youtu.be/2ySSEzqEa_k

I was on the fence about coating, but everyone's responses here have pushed my hand - I've got some red kote that should be ready for pickup tomorrow at the "O" store.

Howard,

Good point. I was confused between what keys fit what... unfortunately all I have is the ignition key and the ignition is not original. I'm not too terribly focused on locks at the moment. If someone wants to get in this unsightly beast, they're more than welcome to as much mold and rust as they want

I finally got back my tank from the acid dip and radiator shop. The tank is super clean and I'm excited to get it back in the car. It now has drain plug on top, and has been pressure tested. I sprayed some WD40 inside to keep flash rust at bay.

I've also been tearing down the BTV. It is in fairly rough shape. I read on Ross' guide that "pits are not a problem but roughness is" so the housing may still be usable? I can say for sure the big spring isn't reusable, seems to have snapped in two places.

I ordered another junk Packard BTV off eBay, so now I'll have two nasty BTV's and hopefully with a rebuild kit I'll get one mildly good one out of the lot.

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Looking good so far... Love seeing the really rough examples come back to life!

What happened to the windscreen? It looks like someone covered it in paint or..?

That Caribbean is quite a find, hope someone saves it.

The Patrician and parts car - I saw that posting as far back as summer of last year. Surprised they're still unsold...

Howard,

I will hook up a meter and check the ohms readout, thank you very much for providing the bit about the crimp connector, that makes total sense.

And Thanks for posting the link to the gasket - that makes life super simple. Sometimes the bumps in the road to getting a car back on the road can get discouraging, always feels good when there is a clear path forward. :)

As for the trunk... I've seen that mod on this forum, and I believe Ross has stated it should work (correct me if I'm wrong here). I wouldn't mind doing that mod... if and when I can get into the trunk. The trunks locked and I don't have the key. I know i could get a key made by removing a door tumbler, but The doors are so rusty, if i remove a door handle and tumbler, the area where it is held to the door may disintegrate. I imagine many here have faced this issue. I was going to ask how to remove the back seat (i'll poke around the repair manual) but i've been reluctant as i'm going to have to crawl into a nasty, rusty possible rat turd filled trunk in the dark. I've attempted picking the lock but i'm no pro.

Howard & Kevin,

Thank you both for the advice. I just went ahead and bit the bullet on buying some Nicopp and a flare tool and bender. I've always wanted to try making my own lines so I figure this is a good opportunity.

On another note, I picked up the gas tank from the acid dip place I dropped it off at last week. It looks really nice. But they had to drill a hole in the tank as part of their process, so the tank is with a radiator shop for a small patch and pressure test. Looking forward to getting it back and into the car. I went ahead an bought a '57 thunderbird fuel sender as some on this forum suggested. I was looking at the two units side by side and noticed they had some differences.. The travel of the arm, while a bit shorter on the new unit is fairly close. Was hoping others here could verify I purchased the right one? Also, It seems I'm missing the gasket, which is frustrating. Is it too far fetched to get one on its own or make one possibly? Otherwise I'll have to order another unit.

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