I have added arrows to the two bolts I am concerned about. The bolts appear to be shared on top and bottom in plate 31G.

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The load arm retaining tool is holding. Its been 7 days since I removed all the car chucks around it. I tightened it up first and took the load off the suspension as I didn't want any nasty surprises.

After a little wire brushing the numbers stenciled to the side of the frame appeared. They are not as clear as what Henry had on his Clipper way back when he did his but that is diffidently what they are.

I have a question. Pretend for a minute that I have never dismantled a Packard before. In the last two images below can I remove the bolts without any issues? They are all connected to the torsion bars in one way or another but there are parts that I think need to be removed/cleaned/inspected. Can't find anything that says I can't remove them just being cautious.

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There has not been anything major to post about the last few weeks. I have been working off and on in the shop. I had to make a command decision to go without sand-blasting the frame. My local sand blaster is blasting pools and other odd structures now so he isn't interested in doing my frame. Next closes blaster is 45 miles away and expensive.

I have decided to clean off all the loss stuff and grease myself and coat it with either Eastwood rust encapsulater or Bill Hirsh Miracle Paint (or both). I have been experimenting with different tools to clean it and have come up with a good selection. Started with my 4" grinder but that thing will rip your head off if it snags in the edge of anything. The frame is in excellent shape and does not have to be bare, shiny metal for either of those above products to do their job. You guys have any other recommendations?
I modified the gate hinges that TroyT recommend for holding the front TL arms in place. I welded a small bolt on the front of each one so that it will actually hook around the arm. I have one in place now, see photos below, but have not removed everything around it yet.

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It is a good feelings.
I am only 2 hours south of Max's myself. Went there once last summer to pick up a fuel tank. Will go again jsut for the fun of it at somepoint.

Interestingly, in 1970, after my fathers second tour of Vietnam he moved to recruiting. His first job was as a station commander in Franklin, Indiana. His recruiting station was only 3 or 4 blocks from where Max's is now.
We stayed in that area until 1979. I had not been back these in 30 years until I bought a Packard.

Sorry to hijack your blog TroyT.

Your right, the rear plate says "Daniel Schmitt & Co Classic Cars".
A quick google search says its in St Louis, Mo.

and another fixer upper

1941 PACKARD Touring sedan
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4635011136.html

42 Packard someting...
Just needs a little TLC (NOT!)

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/4649221691.html

Thank you Howard for your post #10030. That is exactly what I was looking for. Don't know how you keep track of all these post. My searches seldom give me what I want.

TroyT
I've only had time to glace at the link Howard provided for now but that is exactly what I was hoping to do with my oil system. Unfortunately I already have the short block assembled. Not sure I want to do any drilling at this point.

Since no one answered my question from last night I went and found the image that I was thinking of (below). I forgot it was an shot of KevinAZ showing off his Olds oil pump.

Anyway the hose I am talking about is clearly visible as Kevin is pointing to it. I do not have a port on my Olds Pump to attach a line.

Do I need to drill and tap this myself or could this be the wrong pump? It sure likes like the same pump as the image below.

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I got the compensator off so the frame is ready for sandblasting. Will work on that next week.

Now, I have a dumb question.
I was doing a test install tonight of the Olds oil pump and adapter I got from Jack Vines. The pump does not have a place to attached a hose. I've seen images on this site of the olds pump with a hose attached to the side of the pump housing and to the block.

Am I supposed to drill and tap this myself or do I not need one.

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