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Re: disc brake conversion
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It seems like some people get it in their mind that they need to change the brakes to make their car safe. Disk brakes & dual master cylinders seem to be the popular mods. I suppose the fade resistance of disk brakes would be an advantage if you were racing, lived in the mountains, or pull a trailer, but otherwise the factory drum brakes are plenty sufficient. IMHO

I suspect that the reason people experience brake failures/problems has nothing to do with the design of the system, and everything to do with the age of the system. Corroded steel lines, dry cracked hoses, or improperly adjusted brakes are probably some of the biggest culprits. A properly functioning hand brake is probably a good idea as well.

Posted on: Yesterday 10:50
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Re: disc brake conversion
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Because this conversation conversation came up on FB I was looking at what Wilwood has. I'm not really a fan of modifying braking systems, and don't really think it's necessary on my Cavalier, but Wilwood has front disks brakes that bolt on, are designed to use the factory master cylinder, and will maintain front to rear brake bias. Not on my to do list, but it's interesting.
wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitSearch?yea ... =Packard&model=Cavalier&option=2602+All&axle=Front+Kit

Posted on: 2/14 14:21
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Re: Packard 359 head stud treadsize
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I'm just here to say that I so appreciate HH56's replies! Thorough and factual!

Posted on: 2/5 12:08
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Re: ARM RESToration
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FOLLOW UP

It's been 10 months since I painted the plastic base of my arm rests in hopes of preventing the white growth. (Still not 100% sure what exactly it was.) Good news, none has returned, whereas before it would start to appear, along with the putrid smell, after only a few weeks of cleaning it off. Fingers crossed this is will be a permanent fix, and it will not appear again after a few years.

This doesn't seem to happen to all Packards of this era, but I have talked to a few people that had this same issue.

Posted on: 2/4 10:40
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Re: Fender Fun
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Getting started on the driver side.

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Surprise surprise, some more rust hiding under the seam sealer. 😄

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Posted on: 2/3 17:24
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Re: Fender Fun
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Thank you! Like most of my Packard projects, it takes me an outrageous amount of time, but it's fun.

Posted on: 2/2 2:04
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Re: Fender Fun
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Making some progress...

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Posted on: 2/1 23:28
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Re: Heater Controls
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Olsen's is going to send a few samples of materials that they have in stock. I had also wondered if a silicon, or silicon/rubber, product would work well?

Posted on: 2/1 11:03
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Re: Heater Controls
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Thanks PGH Ultramatic! That's Pretty close to a 1/16", I'll pass this along!

Posted on: 2/1 10:12
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Re: Heater Controls
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Does someone have a gasket they can measure the thickness of?

I'm sure I saved my old ones, because I save everything, but now I can't find them.

Posted on: 1/31 23:15
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