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Re: Wade's Workshop
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Friday 11th October 2013
When Noel arrived at the workshop today to pickup Fleurette, did I get a friendly greeting? No, I was thoroughly castigated for failing to report, in these pages, yesterdays events at said premises! ![]() ![]() But back to yesterday, although there wasn't a great deal to report. When I arrived late morning Wade was just finishing up re-installing the oil pressure gauge line. Earlier in the morning he'd gone to Pirtek, where for the princely sum of $1.40, they'd replaced the collar on the line as well as provided a new nut. But it wasn't all that easy, the hardest part was ensuring the oil line wasn't interfering with or being interfered by the clutch pedal(it was), the 1st/reverse gear shift linkage(it was) and the accelerator linkage(you guessed it, it was too). Fixing the fouling took a fair number of up and down sessions on the hoist, some with me in the car to operate the pedals and gear lever, before the clearances necessary for all parts to act without causing interference was achieved. That done, there wasn't anything more to be attended to on Fleurette, so attention turned to what? Why, The Fossil in this instance! Been a while since the old girl has received any attention. In order to transport The Fossil north to its new home Wade wanted to temporarily attach the front mudguards(= fenders[US] or wings[UK]), the running boards as well as the boot(trunk) as a good means of transporting these items rather than doing them as loose pieces. After carefully retrieving the right 'guard from its cocooned existence on the mezzanine level, aka the office roof, we tried to install it but what should have been a 5 minute job ended up not being done! Everything seems to have another dimension because of what had to be done following the fire which destroyed The Fossils original body. In this instance the mudguards(fenders/wings) from the donor car didn't have side-mounts while the original did. So the donor mudguards were converted to side-mounts with wheel wells fabricated in the 'guards. However, on trying to mount the 'guard today the cutout for the side-mount post is off by a smidgen, probably about 1/8" while 1/4" would have been even better. Frustrated by that, the exercise of mounting the front mudguards was shelved for the day. Instead we turned to mounting the boot(trunk). Being a Club Sedan the boot(trunk) on '34's, and I presume '33's, is a bustle like addition snuggling into the rear of the body. A few months back Chris, starliner, had fabricated a new wooden floor and back for the boot but hadn't finished mounting the wood in the metal boot Another couple of miscellaneous matters. On his return from Shepparton last month Wade brought back a care package(see pic) of parts from Fred, pepepackard, for IanH's '36 120b Club Sedan. And on Wednesday evening Peter, the guy who owns the hoist Wade uses in the workshop, had dropped in a Model T Ford firewall and engine splash shields(also see pic. Apparently these were left over from a Model T restoration and had been found by Peter when cleaning out a garage. Thought Wade might know or be able to someone or a home for them). And finally, I have bought a '46-48 trans and O/D unit, for the Coupe, from a guy in South Australia about 850 miles south west. And, all going well, the unit will probably arrive here sometime next week. It's for a RHD car but I don't foresee any problems in that regard. Plan is to rebuild the trans and O/D and then to replace the unit currently in use. Besides the trans and O/D other things, that will be done at that time, are replacing the steering box with one currently on it's way from the US, dropping the fuel tank to check for a leak and other minor matters. And thanks Peter for the OD advice, I'm running the right oil, the idle is good and I know to allow for the "lag" for want of a better term. Although I did say earlier "there wasn't a great deal to report" looks like that statement either 1) wasn't true, or 2) I'm just running off at the mouth again. I think 2) best describes it. Attach file: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Posted on: 2013/10/11 1:17
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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: Wade's Workshop
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Sunday 13th October 2013
Newsflash! At the end of our run to Jamberoo today, Noel wanted it known that Fleurette's adjusted gear linkage is working perfectly!
Posted on: 2013/10/13 4:14
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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: Wade's Workshop
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Wednesday 16th October 2013
After a good run to Jamberoo on Sunday, although sparsely attended with only 4 Packards and 5 participants, on the way home called in and picked some Packard parts from EleanorS who has just sold the family's very original '22 126 Tourer. They are used parts the new owner didn't want, but may prove useful to someone else. Not a great deal there, and because they are possibly intermixed with parts from non-Packards, I'll be seeking expert advice from DavidM as to what is '22 Packard and what isn't. Will initially be selling the parts on Eleanor's behalf through our club Magazine and the PACA Website then, if they don't sell there, on eBay. Then today, picked up the '46 trans and R9 OD which I found on the PACA Website in the For Sale/Wanted section. Peter, the PACA member selling them on behalf of the owner, was great to deal with providing photos and arranging very prompt shipping and put the unit on a skid he made up to handle and protect it, thanks Peter! Next will be pulling it apart to determine condition and then rebuild for swapping it into the Coupe. A note for you Aussies out there on the stuff Peter is selling: The engine is still available and the owner will negotiate on price. While all the remaining parts(I don't know what's left, you'll have to contact Peter) can be had for AU$100 plus shipping.
Posted on: 2013/10/16 0:21
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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: Wade's Workshop
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Monday 21st October 2013
Spent a couple of hours at the workshop sans Wade. Unloaded the trans and R9 OD from the boot(trunk) of my daily driver, where it had resided since I picked it up last Wednesday. Came complete with the remnants of the OD wiring harness, transmission mounts, shift levers and shift rods. First thing was to release the levers and rods from the trans and OD to which they were attached with LOTS of thin rope. Started undoing it but became frustrated but ended cutting it, much easier! Then releasing the trans/OD unit from its skip to which it was attached by 2 coach bolts at the front and 2 coach bolts and a piece of steel strapping bent over the top of the output housing of the OD. As well as these fasteners the spigot shaft had been positioned on a piece of timber with a semi circle cut out of it on which the splines lay. Over the top of that were 2 further pieces of timber nailed to the lower piece to provide protection to the spigot during transportation. Peter, you really did a great job on the packaging! Next was removing extraneous bits so I could clean up the trans/OD unit. Off came the side trans mounts and the solenoid, stuffing the hole with a piece of rag, but leaving the governor in place. Then the cleaning, but there wasn't a lot to do, looks like Peter or the previous owner had cleaned it up already. Still, with the removal of the mounts and the solenoid, the nooks and crannies now exposed proved fruitful sources from which accumulated dirt and grease were released. Then with the help of Graeme carried the trans/OD unit from the front of Wade's space, where it had laid since John gave me a hand getting it from the car, to a space out of harms way. Will leave the removal of the governor, unbuttoning of the top and cracking open the OD until Wade is in residence. Then in the afternoon took a trip up to DavidM's for advice and identification of the 1st Series parts I'll be selling on Eleanor's behalf. Before we get to those first a few words about what David's been up to. He's almost finished the bodywork and painting on the '37 BSA on which he's been working and for once the tables have turned. The owner has taken the chassis away to do some work on that and now David is held up from finishing it because he needs to remount the body to do so. But, not to worry, David is working on something else instead a '20's Alvis 12/50 Rumbleseat Roadster. The lady who owns it wanted it prettied up a bit. Why? Because it's a bitzer! A previous owner was an Alvis collector and made this car out of a collection of parts, ie bits from here, bits from there, a little bit of this, a little bit of that, etc. The mudguards(fenders), both front and back, hung down much too far and spoiled the complete look of the car. Not that '20's small British sports cars had much of a look to spoil anyway. ![]() The Alvis out of way, it was then time to get David involved with identification of the boxes of bits I'd brought along. What we found were: Transmission internals including cluster, gears, shafts, shifting forks, etc. Not sure if complete but there's a lot there. Transmission top, these tend to crack, but this one isn't. Headlight Bucket, Rim(with some dings) and Reflector. NO glass. Marvel Carburettor, not Packard probably for a Buick. Speedometer, looks like it works, but no clock! Distributor Body and Cap, no points. 1 Set used Valve Collars and Keepers. 4 Tubes, new but about 10 years old. 1 only Rear Seat Footrest Bracket. 2 used Timing Chains. Accelerator Pedal. and a new Ring Gear. As David said "If I were doing up a 1st Series now, I'd buy the lot!", but he's not having been there and done that! So, for all you Aussie 1st Series owners, these will be listed For Sale in the December issue of the PACA magazine The Packardian. I expect my email and phone to be running hot from eager buyers! Plus, in the non-Packard parts was a little brass Tecalemit grease gun. I'd spotted it at Eleanors when I picked up the parts and had bought it to clean up and use as a piece of garage wall art. I'd left it with all the parts and when David spotted it, realised what it was, and had a use for it. His small lathe, a Myford(I think), has a number of tiny grease nipples on it for which he'd never found a connection that fitted. Now, problem solved, clean it up and it can be put to a useful purpose instead of gathering dust in my garage. Attach file: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Posted on: 2013/10/21 3:21
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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: Wade's Workshop
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Thursday 31st October 2013
Last night received a call from Noel who had been in contact with Wade yesterday. And because of some difficulties that Fleurette is experiencing Wade, because he can't make it to the workshop this week, suggested that Noel have me look at the problems. Looks like I'd been promoted to a hands on role! That sort of thinking could set a dangerous precedent! Anyway, arranged to meet Noel and Fleurette there while I would bring the Coupe because there was more measuring to do. And wouldn't you know it, and wasn't I relieved, that two of the apparent problems were no longer evident. These being a "knock-knock" sound from up front which Noel thought he'd tentatively identified as coming from the water pump. The other phantom was difficulties with the gear change, in not being able to get into forward gears, and I experienced an even bigger sigh of relief that that was no longer a problem. There was one thing though, the brakes appeared to be grabbing so when Noel and Fleurette arrived a hand on each wheel identified the right rear as hotter than the others. Noel then backed Fleurette into the workshop and, after Rick moved a couple of cars, up she went on the hoist. For that I had to enlist John's help because, although I thought I was pushing the right button I wasn't. The remote control unit when hanging from its hook is upside down so although I thought I was pushing the up button it was really the down one! ![]() ![]()
Posted on: 2013/10/31 4:13
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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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Wednesday 6th November 2013
Nothing happening at the workshop, but there have been some Packard goings on. Michael, Noel and myself took a trip up to the Vintage Motor Garage at Central Mangrove in my Coupe to, among other things, see whether they could make a new PS - Does anyone have, or know of, a '41 160 right inner fender panel or lower grill panel for sale? Noel would be interested!
Posted on: 2013/11/7 0:09
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Mal
/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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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Friday 8th November 2013
David's advice re the panels is this "After a close look at Noel's panels in the light of day I think they are beyond repair. I don't have the gear to make new ones properly. I will suggest he follows up with Chris's panel beater." So the PS from my previous post of "Does anyone have, or know of, a '41 160 right inner fender panel or lower grill panel for sale? Noel would be interested!" is even more pertinent. I've also posted this wanted ad.
Posted on: 2013/11/8 0:34
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Mal
/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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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Monday 11th November 2013
Harking back to posts of days gone by, see #1274 and a number of subsequent ones, there was a competition of sorts for a picture caption. I don't think I ever announced a "winner" and that thought has been nagging me for almost a year. The main reason being, I didn't have a suitable "prize" although mention had been made that something from the workshop would probably fill the bill. Instead, and the judges decision is final with no correspondence being entered into, I am finally announcing JW as the winner! More because a suitable prize has now entered my possession than anything else! Following JW's Clipper "starring role" in the movie Parkland, about the Kennedy assassination, the "prize" is a magazine with an article on Jacki Weaver who featured in the movie and "drove" JW's Clipper! John, the magazine will soon be winging it's way to you. Attach file: ![]() ![]()
Posted on: 2013/11/10 14:39
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Mal
/o[]o\ ==== ![]() 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 What's this? ![]() 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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Mal - The prize arrived yesterday. Enjoying reading the various articles and looking at the advertisements. There is a nice article in it about Mark Webber, one of my favorite F1 drivers. Saw him on Sunday at the US F1 GP here in Austin. Great driving, but he just could not get around Grosjean's Lotus. Still, finished on the podium for a 3rd place. Thanks for sponsoring the contest and providing the prize. Take care.
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Posted on: 2013/11/19 11:06
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