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Can anyone provide a part number for the fan belt for a 3rd series six? Either Gates of Dayco.
Posted on: 2018/11/4 7:49
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1940 160 Gauge Removal
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Looking for the procedure on removing the ammeter from the dash of a 1940 160 (Town Car). Does the trim have to come off the front to access any screws or can the ammeter be removed from behind? Using a mirror, I see four small nuts on each corner. Are these fixed studs to the dash or flat head screws that will turn under the trim while I unscrew the four nuts? Any other tips on gauge removal. This ammeter is pegged in Discharge hence the need to service it.
Posted on: 2018/9/14 15:30
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Re: Headlights for 1926 model 243 Packard
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The eight cylinder 243 headlights were a symmetrical drum where the rear bead was similar to the front bezel. This is unlike the six series where those headlights were not symmetrical. The rear bead was concave into the drum. It makes sense as the six was a smaller car than the eight. This detail is shown on period advertisements. I too would recommend Donald Axlerod.
Posted on: 2018/6/6 5:45
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Re: 3rd Series Colour opinion
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Does anyone have the actual color names for 3rd series six? I have a document that is illegible, but the words hint to Helliver Gray ??, and Partridge Drab?? There was also a Thrush Brown and Cocoa Brown.
UPDATE: Another document cites reference to Plymouth Gray and Pilgrim Gray for Touring and Runabout. Can anyone confirm?
Posted on: 2018/4/30 7:38
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The vehicle is a 326 Runabout Roadster that has been in the family since the 1960's. I clearly remember being in the rumble seat at age 5 traveling up Ocean Avenue on the Jersey Shore. This "Salmon over Tuna" colour scheme is how my late father purchased the vehicle. At one point in my youth, he custom made a Hubley model of a 1930 Roadster in a similar colour scheme as a birthday present.
As I get closer to starting the ground up restoration, I'm thinking about colours. Best I can determine from literature (sales brochure), the 326 Runabout was only available in two tone grey with black fenders. Colour options became more plentiful starting with the fourth series and onward. I know this is a loaded question, but worth asking of Packard enthusiasts. Which colour scheme should I consider? The Salmon over Tuna is not authentic, but is striking especially given the car model connection. I'll know more once I start stripping paint off the chassis and body, what the original colours were. A. Keep the same Salmon over Tuna for the entire car B. Salmon over Tuna for the body and black fenders to resemble original scheme. C. Stay completely original, two tone grey with black fenders D. Keep black fenders with two tone dark red/maroon scheme with saddle interior/top. Attach file:  (114.46 KB) (11.71 KB) (70.82 KB) (96.32 KB)
Posted on: 2018/4/26 9:28
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Re: Shock Absorber Straps
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I thought this is worth sharing with the Packard group regarding Shock Straps also called Snubber in some circles. Snubber Strap was typically 1 1/2 inch wide all cotton strap about 5/32 thick. It was manufactured by Uniform Hood Lace in Indiana. They manufactured it since inception (c.1919) and stopped around 2014. They claim their Shuttle Loom broke and was not worth repairing. I think that was just an excuse. Several well established vendors have tried to convince Uniform to do another run (say 2500 yards) to no avail. I have been looking for a substitute from other mills, but none don't make it that thick. The best I have found is an all cotton strap manufactured IAW MIL-W-530 Type III. The Mil spec has a breakage limit of 855 pounds. The original snubber likely had a strength of around 1,000 pounds. Also original snubber was coated with Creosote for 1) protection from rot and 2) as a lubricant around the brass shims inside the snubber drum. One mill, Leedon in Rhode Island makes this but won't sell to the public. I couldn't even get Leedon to make a special run of 2,000 yards. Its a wonder how much would someone have to suggest to motivate a mill for a cotton strap.
Options: A vendor in Conn. sells a cotton strap almost as thick as snubber with no coating for $10 per foot. Another vendor, Andy Wise in Maryland offers Kevlar Strap for $15 per foot. Beachwood Canvas in Island Heights, NJ has about 100 yards of this cotton strap (MIL-W-530) (again no coating) for $8 per yard. Beachwood purchased a bunch for a project that never materialized. It's not a standard item on their website. If someone is looking for a cotton strap at a decent price, perhaps this may work for you. A homemade creosote could be made by mixing roofing tar and kerosene. A note of caution, lighter springs may have to be used when rebuilding your shock unit, but believe todays roads are smoother and don't need as strong of a spring. This will also go to preventing this strap from breaking. Beachwood Canvas 39 Lake Avenue Island heights, NJ 08732 732-929-3168 https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/ Attach file: (212.70 KB)
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Snubber/Stabilizer Webbing Clamp
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Does anyone have Snubber (stabilizer) webbing clamps as shown in the picture? This is a U shaped bolt through a stamped metal backing that has a bend and impression for gripping the webbing. It clamps 1 1/2 inch wide webbing. I suppose I could make these, but thought someone may have some in a their stock of goodies. Need two.
Chris Wantuck (732) 530-1917 friar1340@gmail.com Attach file: (70.22 KB)
Posted on: 2014/12/4 10:27
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Re: Vacuum Tank Parts
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David,
Thank you so much for this lead to the stewart-warner tank part. I ran across vintageandclssicreproductions.com last year looking for replacement hubcaps for my 3rd series six which they offer. I knew I remembered seeing the tank lid somewhere.  Chris Wantuck friartuck friar1340@gmail.com 
Posted on: 2012/2/9 4:38
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Vacuum Tank Parts
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Does anyone know someone reproducing the cast cover (lid) for the Stewart-Warner vacuum tank?
Posted on: 2012/2/2 8:24
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