Kev, yes Mr. Unobtainium Esq.
Oh, and I overlooked the TXgoat post on re-installation advice. All received and understood. I will both ensure a level bed for the shocks when putting them back in AND do a re-torque after a 100 miles or so. Thanks for the input. Chris.

Thanks Don - hope you get good results. Kev, is the 'Dallas Zone Office' the source I think it is?? LOL And yes, my shocks also just had washers on the inside 2 holes. The way the frame steel is box-formed, it appears to overlap on the top and leave a ridge the thickness of the frame gauge, and the 2 back washers compensate for the difference. You mention leaving your shocks overnight and finding leakage; lucky you! Mine are so dry they flop up and down with zero resistance. I, of course, tried topping them up whilst they were still on the car and one of them leaked the fluid as fast as I poured it in and the other took overnight to empty. Definitely shot and in need of a rebuild. Chris.

Hi Don,
Just curious... anything back from Apple?? I was going to send mine down but we're in the throes of a mail strike up here in Canada and any other available options are exorbitant. I'm heading down to the US in a month or so and will take them with me and mail stateside. Juat wanted to check in with you re turnaround time and your experience rating/product satisfaction with you shocks? Chris.

Okay, thanks guys, I'll watch for it to go through. Chris.

Question(s): Does one need a Paypal accoumt to process a donation on the 'Donate" button? If not, is there a time lapse period for the donation to process? I went through and filled everything out for my $200 last night yet I don't see it having gone through my bank?? I AM up in Canada, so thought there might be a lag for the currency conversion aspect of the transaction. Just wanted to make sure my contribution made it's way. Chris.

Great cause; great way to say 'thanks' to Kev for all he does for this site and the Packard community at large. I hit the donate button for $200. Keep it coming! Chris

su8uberdrive; again... to each his own. Chris.

su8overdrive - wasn't it you that counseled me on 'avoiding gee-gaw' (as you called it) with my Six way back when I was contemplating driving lights, I think it was??? Maybe I'm mistaken... Chris

Hey Gents,
Just a quick update. I did manage to remove my front shocks. It was 'serious fun' and I may have invented a couple of new swear words! For anyone who has this task 'on the to-do list' I was able to access all 4 bolts without removing the inner fender shields. I removed the 3 'easy' frame bolts from the shock body and then the castleated nut attaching the shock to the king pin upright. The shock end slides up easily and with a 'knuckle bar' and socket I bas able to break the last bolt loose. The whole shock was then easy to swivel outward, allowing lots of room to ratchet the last bolt out. I took lots of pictures and bagged & tagged every piece. I bought a set of spring compressors to restrain the coils but with the tranny stands under the front suspension arms, I didn't need them. Also be sure to have something to support the drum bodies as they will drop down once the shock arm is released and they only thing stopping their travel is the rubber brake line. Now to ship to Apple and see where all THAT goes..... Chris

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Wow, Don - that is an amazing difference! Thanks Ross for the tip; I'm on it with mine! Chris.