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Re: British & American Glossary
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Ozstatman -- 1955 is my year of birth. Sadly Henney was out of business by '55.

Bruce

Posted on: 2009/5/15 2:18
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Re: British & American Glossary
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Bruce,
Thanks for that and also for your '53 Henney Junior ambulance in the Owner Registry as well. Any more to come?

Posted on: 2009/5/15 2:22
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

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Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: British & American Glossary
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No more to come. I had a '54 Henney Senior ambulance parts car, which gave up its rear door to my '53 and its 359 engine to a Caribbean (not mine). It's gone now.

Bruce

Posted on: 2009/5/15 2:35
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Re: British & American Glossery
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Hi JD in KC

Thanks for the reply - however I'm obviously not as good at navigating this site as I thought I was - PLEASE how do I get to the Photos you posted ?

Best regards Michael

Posted on: 2009/5/15 7:52
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Re: British & American Glossery
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PLEASE how do I get to the Photos you posted ?


Click on this link and it will take you to your other thread.
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... ic.php?post_id=28530#forumpost28530

Posted on: 2009/5/15 8:34
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Re: British & American Glossary
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American// British
gear shift lever// Gear lever
Transmission// Gear box
Transmission case// Gear box housing
Gear shift// Gear change
Fiberglass// Glassfibre
Grease fitting// Grease nipple
Piston or wrist pin// Gudgeon pin
Axle shaft// Half shaft
Parking brake// Handbrake
Hoseclamp// Hose clip


John F. Shireman

Posted on: 2009/5/15 19:27
REMEMBERING BRAD BERRY MY PACKARD TEACHER
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Re: British & American Glossery
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Thanks HH56

Got the photos - these will be a great help - yes the price of replacements are leaving my eyes SMARTING - best thing this end is S.S parts to our own pattern are cheaper and then we fit the rubbers from USA onto same - Best regards and many Thanks Michael

Posted on: 2009/5/17 11:44
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Re: British & American Glossary
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here are some more automotive terms

American/// British

Ingnition set/// Ignition harness
Curb/// Kerb
Counter shaft/// Layshaft
Output shaft/// Main shaft
Brand or make/// Marque
Engine/// Motor
License plate/// Number plate
Bumper guard/// Overrider
Kerosene/// Paraffin

John F. Shireman

Posted on: 2009/5/21 20:24
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American///// British
Gas or gasoline//// Petrol
Gas pump//// Petrol pump
Stock car//// Production car
Drive shaft//// Propellor shaft
Door vent//// Quarter light
Tail light//// Rear lamp
Rear backrest//// Rear seat squab
Back up light//// Reverse lamp
Dome light//// Roof lamp

John F. Shireman

Posted on: 2009/5/22 17:17
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Re: British & American Glossary
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American///// British

Sedan//// Saloon
Cowl/// Scuttle
Shiftbar//// Selector rod
Power assisted//// Servo assisted
Parking light//// Side lamp
Side rail//// Side member
Wrench//// Spanner
Spark plug//// Sparking plug
Crank handle////Starting handle


John F. Shireman

Posted on: 2009/5/25 19:54
REMEMBERING BRAD BERRY MY PACKARD TEACHER
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