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Valvetrain noise after not starting for a few months - any remedies for future?
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Haven't started the car in a few months and when I did there was quite a bit of valvetrain noise. Went away after a little while of running. Curious if there's a way to prevent it in the future - other than the obvious - run the car on a regular basis. Not sure if there's an oil additive or any other remedy that might help. Thank you in advance.

Posted on: 2024/9/9 20:14
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Re: Brake shoe lining width difference
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I did some more digging - this is the explanation I was hunting for I guess. It's a very detailed one and to sum it up, the lining is narrower by a half an inch because the trunnion block allows for some rearward movement of that left front wheel. This in turn would make the car pull to the left therefore an equally wide lining (as on the right side) would just add to that pull. Since the lining is narrower that compensates for the rearward movement of the wheel while braking and prevents the pull.

Posted on: 2024/7/28 19:54
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Re: Brake shoe lining width difference
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R H wrote:
To keep from. Pulling


That's probably the most counterintuitive answer I ever heard

Posted on: 2024/7/27 10:52
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Brake shoe lining width difference
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Can anyone tell me why the left front wheel on a '36 senior car had a brake shoe lining narrower than the other three wheels?
Thanks

Posted on: 2024/7/26 20:12
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Re: PRE-ORDER (If there's interest) - 1937-1941 Light Switch Knob Assembly
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Hi all,

One order received. Nine to go.

I'll update this thread as the orders come in.

Thanks,
Crin

Posted on: 2023/3/6 6:42
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Re: PRE-ORDER (If there's interest) - 1937-1941 Light Switch Knob Assembly
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The information on the website has been corrected. Sorry for the confusion.

Thanks,
Crin

Posted on: 2023/3/3 19:04
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Re: PRE-ORDER (If there's interest) - 1937-1941 Light Switch Knob Assembly
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Sorry about that - my bad. I misread some of the info that Bob and I talked about.

I'll update the order link to reflect that it's only a 1937 year part.

Thanks,
Crin

Posted on: 2023/3/3 8:56
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PRE-ORDER (If there's interest) - 1937 Light Switch Knob Assembly
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Hi all,

At the recommendation of a fellow member, I wanted to see if there's any interest in this item. This is a light switch knob for 1937 cars.

For 1937 cars, item number 315580. According to a Max Merritt data sheet, this fits 120C, 120CA, 120CD, 138CD and 115C vehicles.

Here are a few pictures and the link where you can order one.

https://whiteglovecollection.com/shop/1935-1941-packard-light-switch-knob-pre-order/

As with the ignition switch bezel I need a minimum order of 10 pieces before it can go to production.

The knob and escutcheon are machined brass and triple chrome plated. The rod is steel.

Thank you,
Crin

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Posted on: 2023/3/2 19:26
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Re: NEW PRODUCT - White Glove Collection - Cormorant, Swan, Pelican, Pidgeon - Whatever ...
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Another item that is rare due to its silly method of assembly is the light switch knob on at least the '37 model 120. They made a record number of '37 cars that year and the 120 had about 50,000. If I did up a drawing would you be interested in re-creating it? I could see adding a small feature to allow wrench access to the escutcheon to so that assembly would not involve harming the decorative surfaces.
The knob and escutcheon could be turned brass from a screw machine with an acid etched "L" on the face and the rod is simple 3/16 steel with a threaded end to screw into the knob and the use of lock-tight type adhesive to keep the two as a unit. Chrome plating is also necessary.
Let me know if you are interested.
Bob J.


Absolutely. I mentioned in a previous post that I am proficient in 3d cad (I design rockets for Blue Origin during the day...) and if you can send me a napkin sketch I can turn it into a cad model and get some manufacturing prices.

Feel free to email me at sales@whiteglovecollection.com

Happy to help. That's why we're all here.

Posted on: 2023/2/26 13:22
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Re: NEW PRODUCT - White Glove Collection - Cormorant, Swan, Pelican, Pidgeon - Whatever ...
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I guess Mike's not man enough to apologize... I did receive a wonderful email from another gent on here and it's very much appreciated.

Stay tuned for more goodies I have in work. One of the big ones is a complete running board light that was made by Don Sommer. That's the next thing on my list.

Posted on: 2023/2/26 9:06
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