Re: 1937 120 Conv. Sedan - Blanche
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Just an absolutely beautiful car, you should be very proud of her.
Mine is Greta Garbo, Kev's is The Jackard, so you will need to tell us her appellation! My 2 cents, I suggest pulling the fuel tank now and getting it off to be dipped/sealed. It takes a while and you will not be driving her for a while anyway. While out undo the gas line at the fuel pump and fill it full of brake clean or its like and blast the line clear too, compressed air will help blow it clear. Better yet, carefully remove the line and replace it with a new one using the old as a bending pattern. Also get a new rubber hose at the filler neck and a new cap (there is also a nice aftermarket Steele gas filler grommet if yours is brittle). Takes away a lot of issues with the fuel supply if the system is properly purged/cleaned. 1937 was a while ago! Have fun! Bob J.
Posted on: 2023/12/5 12:43
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I had just redone all mine too, distributor, advance , along with all other engine components.
I agree that the original gasket was a cork ring. In my gasket kit from Kanter they supplied an O-Ring, a neoprene material. I was skeptical it would work, but it spins smooth to set timing and has no leaks, at least after the 1st 100 miles. Weather closed in to stop the driving for this year. Bob J.
Posted on: 2023/12/1 22:08
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Re: 1937 120 Exhaust Replacement (Cut Pipes or Full Length?)
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I did up this drawing of the muffler for the fabricator based on dimensions in the 53 specifications found on this site. I believe you can find specs for the 37 here as well.
Bob J.
Posted on: 2023/11/30 17:12
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Re: 1937 120 Exhaust Replacement (Cut Pipes or Full Length?)
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I did not go with a resonator. I had my entire exhaust custom made, but it is different than a regular 37 as my car has a 53 Patrician 327 in it, so uses a 2 1/4" diameter pipe set-up.
The muffler shot is below if you like. I believe a resonator would occur downstream from the muffler, likely below the gas tank. Bob J.
Posted on: 2023/11/30 17:08
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Re: Packards on www.bringatrailer.com
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At the price the 37 coupe is going for it is a steal. A new interior can be done within what you'd pay to fix a whole car and you'd have the car you want. Don't let the vinyl scare you.
Bob J.
Posted on: 11/28 15:21
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Re: 6V and 12V Circuit Question
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Great idea, thanks!
Bob J.
Posted on: 11/27 18:12
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Re: 6V and 12V Circuit Question
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Thanks!
Bob J.
Posted on: 11/27 16:41
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6V and 12V Circuit Question
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As most of you, my car is 6V.
That said, I have an accessory that is only available in 12V. My thought is to have a separate 12V battery hooked up to this accessory, as it is a low power draw, I will simply charge the battery at a time the amperage drops too low. My question is this: Can I run a hot lead to the accessory and simply ground the positive to the frame like the 6V does? (This is fine with the accessory, it is positive ground) As they are two separate circuits I expect they could both use the same ground. I can run a ground wire as well to the accessory, but I am trying to see if I can drop the redundant ground wire run. Thanks, Bob J.
Posted on: 11/27 15:50
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Re: Need a bunch of parts for my 1941 120
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People make money on cars?
Bob J.
Posted on: 11/27 15:29
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