Does any one have any info on a good ultramatic rebuilder in the pacific nw? Any help would be apprecieated.

Sorry it's been awhile since I last updated. I have gotten the starter rebuilt and reinstalled.
Installed the crossmember with the new mounts from Steele Rubber. fit was spot on.
Also installed the new exhaust from e-bay fit was decent still need to get the hangars that go on the rear of the wheel wells. trying to decide if I want to go out the bumpers like factory or under the back bumper.
More updates to follow as I'm trying to get the wife's 50 Desoto going at the same time as the Packard.

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Happy Holidays Everyone, The problem I'm having is that when the original switch is installed the ignition does not work. put in the aftermarket switch it works. I'm guessing there is not a good enough contact with the dash? so if one could hook up a ground on the outside of the switch would that help? The tabs on the bezel are a little bent also. straightened them out I'll try it out and let you guys know.

Is there any way to ground the switch to the dash? I have a after market one want the original one.

Try contacting Dave Moe at Seattle Packard Parts. His contact info is in the directory.

I replaced the ignition switch and nothing. checked wiring tried again motor turned over then no bueno. Oh the joys of owning a classic car. looks like a starter rebuild next! But I do have the exhaust from ebay installed.

Pulled the head off to see if pistons are bad have one cylinder still holding mystery oil all others are dry. going to use liberal amounts of pb blaster on it see what happens. I was going to regasket the engine any way.

Brought the 53 from dave moe home pulled plugs gone through 2 gals of mystery oil down plug holes, drains into block but motor is still stuck.Anyone have any ideas?Thinking of pulling head to see what pistons look like.

Just picked up a clipper from Dave Moe. It needs extensive rework on the floors from trunk to front floor including around the gas pedal.Anyone have any suggestions where to get replacement sheet metal? Mike And yes I'll add to the registry!

Replaced the plugs,points,and condenser little starter fluid and she fired up noexhaust as of yet ordered that today. Stater stays engaged after motor starts guessingtime for a rebuild. finished taking the crossmember off the parts car new body mount rubber coming on mon. should be a easy reinstall? keeping my fingers crossed.More to follow.