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Re: 1939 Packard 120 For sale
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Either way, she looks sweet! GLWS!!!
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I may be one of the few that has had luck with the 6 volt pos. ground Pertronix. I first installed it in my 54 Caribbean which was running great when I installed it in the summer of 1996 up till I traded it 3 years ago for my '39 Super 8 which I also installed a Pertronix system and is running fantastic - engine turns over twice before it starts from cold and 1/2 a turn from warm. I also installed another Pertronix in a 1954 Pacific - also 6 volt positive and that was back in Spring of 2001. It feels like the hotter spark makes the engine run smoother also. The key I believe to a good Pertronix system is an Optima sealed battery - probably why I never had a problem.
Cheers, Steve
Posted on: 2018/10/15 16:53
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It maybe expensive, but it looks pretty nigh perfect. And it's a lot cheaper than an engine rebuild!
Posted on: 2018/10/4 16:31
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I was told it was "satin black" - at a judging meet. For what it's worth.
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I'll go with a rebuild, can anyone recommend a good rebuilder?
Steve
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I just saw a strange but interesting movie called "King of Hearts" (1966) about a group of French inmates of an insane asylum get loose as the Germans leave the village which is set to blow up. Takes place during WW1. Interestingly at the last 5 minutes a French General enters the village slowly riding in a 1917 or '18 Twin-Six Packard (or looks very much like one). Like I said an interesting movie. Warning: some scenes of beautiful but undraped women are seen every so often and if that doesn't tickle you fancy then just fast forward till the last 5 minutes!
Steve
Posted on: 2018/9/23 17:05
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Hi, just found a new old stock vacuum advance for my '39 Super 8. Seems to move in and out easily when I blow into it but I'm guessing at 80 years the rubber diaphragm may be getting dried out and was wondering if someone knows what I could spray inside to rejuvenate the diaphragm. My mechanic suggested brake fluid but I'm not sure about that. Any suggestions?
Thanks! Steve
Posted on: 2018/9/23 15:49
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Re: "Pac Doc's" '56 Caribbean convertible
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Love the color scheme!
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Never mind - $6,500 ........someone got a sweet deal!
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Great solid car with overdrive! Did it sell???
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