Thank you JW!

I was recalling that ride to my father just the other day, so much fun! I want to get out to next years Packard meet if at all possible. Maybe there will be a patina cowboy sighting.....

Hey there flackmaster!

That is actually the front enterance to the Lockhart courthouse. Lots of family history there so it was fitting to have a little ceremony in BBQ country!

Thank you guys!

Oh yes taximan, I'm very grateful for some future help around the shop! The old Packard may be neglected from time to time but it's never leaving my side Hey there Ross! His name is Wyatt Russell and he was born on the 8th of January. So glad that old bendix treadle vac is still being used in your shop. That's probably the best use of those units haha.

Hope all is well Oz, taximan, and Ross!

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Howdy Packardinfo-ers,

Hope everyone is doing well! It has been a good while since I've been on and unfortunately I don't have much in the way of updates on the '52. The car has been sitting for over a year now without starting and I'm not sure what all she will need to be up and running again. Between getting married and having our first baby I am swamped. I so dearly hope to get the Packard running again soon because I miss it like crazy. Maybe soon I'll be taking my baby boy for a ride in it and spread Packard lore. Looking forward to getting back on the trail.

Best regards,

GEAR-RAT

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There will be a GearRat sighting in kerrville today... But without the '52 . Taking off now from San Antonio!

Thanks guys!

Luckily the casting was still strong and hadn't been eaten away at! I cleaned up the outside and gasket surfaces with a light steel brush, it brightened up well and didn't flake. The carburetor is now all rebuilt.


Thank you again,

-Garrett

Hey guys!

Quick question... I left a carburetor in Berryman Chem-dip for at least a week and a half and now the carb has a flat, light gray finish. Is this bad?

Thank you,

-Garrett

Hello Packardinfo-ers!

Nothing much to report on the car other than the fact that I can't really enjoy her since I'm still without a title and I still have a parking brake issue that I resolve by using a wood block behind the tire. The good news is that my brother and I have been working weekends to get my late grandfather's 1935 Ford up and running again. There is still a ways to go, but we finally got her fired up after a very long time! Vidoe here:1935 Ford

Hope all is well,

-Garrett

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Hey JW!

Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it this go around. It came up really fast this year and before I knew it, it was over. The old '52 still wasn't ready this year, but hopefully in these next two years she will be ready for that trip! I hope all is well for you too!

Cheers,

Garrett

Howard.... You are a gosh darn genius!!! That was the problem! Fired right up after that! Thank you very much sir!