Thanks Tim. You are a great help. Much appreciated!

Tom

I have a leaking Vacuum Advance unit and need to replace it. I have found both an NOS unit and a new unit offered by one the known Packard Parts suppliers. I am concerned whether there are seals and such that can deteriorate over time with the NOS unit. Would appreciate any advice you might have on this. This is for a 37 115 Autolite Distributor.

Thanks for your help,

Tom

Thanks Kev, That is exactly what I am considering but thought I'd run it past this forum incase someone has done this before.......

I am in the final stages of completing restoration on my 115 coupe. The last issue at the Upholstery Shop is the Sun Visors. On the inside of the visor is a rubber tube stitched to the hard board. This rubber tube slides over the chromed metal arm and allows for movement of the visor as needed. This rubber needs replacing and I have not been able to find a source. Steele Rubber and Kanter do not carry. Has anyone found a source or a solution that has worked for you? Attaching a photo...Thank you for your help.

Tom

Howard -

Big Thank you for this information. I had both cylinders out within a few minutes with the help of these instructions. What a great web site and great people like you - to be able ask help and receive information so quickly. Thanks again,

Tom

Can anyone give me some advice on removing these lock cylinders from the door handle and trunk handle. I am having the handles re-chromed. I have been to a couple of locksmiths, one who claims to specialize in vintage car locks. Neither shop could get them out. I am currently soaking them in liquid wrench hoping it might free something up. I am using the key along with a stiff wire in the separate hole turning the key while inserting the wire to no avail. If there is a trick to this I would sure appreciate any help. Thanks,

Tom

Thanks John. I am having these done by a guy in Alberta, Canada. He is using a very thin layer of rubber matting and then spraying several coats with a material that looks and feels like rubber and supposedly wears like iron. He will extend the rubber over the 3 sides to act as the gasket...I will post some photos of the process when I get them...

I am in the process of having my runningboards restored. The question came up as to whether there was some type of rubber gasket between where the boards bolt to the front fender and rear fender as well as the side to the body. I cannot find in Steele's catalog any evidence of such a gasket nor does Kanter carry any such thing for a '37 115C. Unfortunately, the boards were removed and stripped of rubber some time ago. I do not recall any such gaskets and recall the rubber on the boards to be more a vulcanized process rather than matting. I tend to think the rubber was formed over the edges acting as the gasket preventing metal to metal contact. Can anyone shed any light here? Thanks so much for your help.

Tom

To all of you who responded, Thank You. This is a great site and I am learning a lot cruising through it.

Tom

Flack,

Thanks for you reply.... I will send photos when done!

Tom