I have electric fuel pumps on all my cars to fill the carb after sitting a long time. It saves the starter and the battery.
It is also beneficial on hot days down here in Texas when you stop at a long traffic light. Starting up, I would always have a vapor lock. 3 second blast from the elec pump and the line would be cleared.

For what it is worth.....
Years ago I broke loose the head on my 326 engine with this trick my father taught me 70 years ago....
Cylinders come up in pairs.
Pick a pair.
Stuff some rope down the plug holes...equal amounts, of course...
Crank the engine and the cyl head will break loose.

Well, now that I am well on the way of getting my early 326 back on the road, I am wondering if there is anyone out there with a restored 326 engine that is gathering dust from a well-intended project.
If so...let's talk.
Send me a PM.

Bob

I am about to install the engine in our 326 sedan and would like to know the proper way to lift it.
When I took it out, the head had been removed so I had no problem connecting the equalizer to the studs, but now the engine is restored and the nuts torqued.
Unfortunately, this operation is rather tricky because the bell housing has wings so I had to tilt the engine to clear the steering box to remove the engine and transmission.

How have professional shops addressed this issue?

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I actually have TWO of these 7-lug drums and backing plates.
(I even have the axle.)
I'll take $50 for each drum with backing plate PLUS shipping from 77406....or come pick them up and I will toss in the axle.

Thanks for looking.

Bob

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This is the fitting that goes through the firewall on the left side for the vacuum line.
It was possibly also used on the Twelve and other years.
I'll take $40 plus shipping.

PM me if interested.

Bob

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I have this pair of foot rest supports.
The part numbers are for the 1938 but they look exactly like the ones in our 1937 Super Eight.
I do not have the floor fittings, but I understand that an almost identical one can be found in marine supply.

I'll take $100 + shipping from 77406.

Bob Supina ThePackardMan@gmail.com

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I have this matched pair of supports, #212652 and 212653.
I also have the screws but not the fitting that screws to the floor.
Years ago when I was restoring our Town Car, someone told me that a very similar fitting can be found at a marine supply store.
The original fitting was pot metal and over time would break.
I'll take $100 for the 4 pieces that I have.
The parts look identical to my 1937 Super Eight foot rests; I have no idea why they used different part numbers.
PM me if interested.

Thanks for looking...

Bob

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Information about 1003-1566...

Leonard Williams customized this 1500 for Frederick Carmichael
with the following modifications:
a. Marchal 12v headlights and fog lights
b. Lucas backup light
c. Weathershield sliding sunroof complete with channel drains.
d. Bosch mechanical lighted trafficators In order for these to be installed, the doors had to be notched 1/16” to provide clearance.
e. American Yale ‘bonnet’ (hood) locks
f. Leather front seat lower side panels
g. Dual defrosters installed with an English hot water heater
h. 1" larger aluminum motor fan
i. Body repainted to remove factory pin striping
j. Stephenson jacking system
k. Removed rear view mirror and install front fender mirrors

I will edit this in the next few days and add a story about the car.

Is this the same car that was owned by a John B. in PA?