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Monday 1st March 2010

First day of Autumn(US = Fall) here down-under and it was off to help Noel photograph, identify, sort and box more of PACA's Club Stock of Packard parts. There were 4 pallets of parts to start with last week and this has been consolidated into 3 pallets, one of which has been sorted and boxed as mechanical parts with some body parts, mainly not too good grill shells and grills with one '39 slightly crunched right rear mudguard(US = Fender).

Again no real gems but there was a fruit box full mostly of used, and some new, pistons and another box with 7 clutch plates and numerous NOS 6 and 8 clutch linings. Did find 6 x NOS clutch pivot pins, and this after Wade had had a couple machined up over the last year. Also found a pair of 55-57 Chebby lower front suspension arms, these will be on Aussie eBay soon to move them along. And I'll be back at the warehouse on Friday to work through the other parts, still some mechanical stuff to do and there's also body and trim parts, with some NOS.

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Thursday 4th March 2010

Actually down at the workshop this morning for a couple of hours, again cleaning parts ready for painting. Also had a few little pieces to do for Wade so they are now ready, with painting likely to be either Monday or Tuesday next week, babysitting and PACA parts sorting permitting. And if you're reading this in New Zealand Wade - A couple of days ago a parcel from Max arrived containing a thermostat for Big Red. And Wade, don't forget, bring back plenty of Packard pictures!

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The Chrysler Royal is interesting. Royal was a Dodge model in the 50's here & while the tailfins look somewhat familiar, the car does look different. What year if you know?

Quote:Howard,

Sorry, don't know the year but from a quick google search it looks like they were made from '57 to '64, see the link below which contains a lot of interesting info on these cars.

Chrysler Royal info

Friday 5th March 2010

Another day spent with Noel photographing, sorting and boxing Packard parts. Arrived to find PackardInfo member packard34, Mat, already there. Got to work with Mat's assistance until Noel arrived a little later. During the course of this did find a part I needed for the '41, a rubber grommet! Only trouble is, I need two of these not just one, but one's still better than none! Took over 400 pic's but still have to caption these and draw up location diagrams for the boxes they are in as well as compile lists of the parts. Still have a full pallet and part of another to go but progress is being made. Noel and I meet again on Wednesday for another session. Also dug out some NOS bumper over-riders, a pair of front quarter windows and some door locks for new PACA member Chris who's just imported a '48 Club Sedan and a '54 Clipper Club Sedan. And yes, I've told Chris about PackardInfo and the necessity to include his Packards in the Packard Owner's Registry! Just received an email from BillB concerning his '37 120-C Coupe Roadster, it's excactly 31 years to the day when he first purchased it, the 2 pic's below span the 31 years.

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Mal, you have no idea how long I have hung out for a few of those NOS front wheel bearing caps, and now they will be mine, all mine, Ha!, Ha, Ha!, he shrieked excitedly. I actually need a few for my Holden wheeled trailer. I shall pay handsomely if they fit. Peter Toet

Interesting observations on BillB's 37 120C Convertible Coupe: The two steps on the fender for climbing into the rumble seat are on the left side. Left-hand drive cars have the steps on the right side. A third step fits onto the bumper bracket. Just thought I'd mention this. Neat car.

Is a neat car and observation about the steps.

Do understand why the difference though since RHD cars park on the wrong side of the road and you wouldn't want a passenger to climb down into traffic. Believe that same logic was used on some of the LHD models of the era where an outside door lock was only on the right and one was expected to unlock while on the sidewalk and slide across the seat so as to keep away from traffic. Did that change as well on RHD cars?

Roads must have really been narrow or other drivers must have been terrible then to warrant the safety thinking.

The left hand door (Aussie passenger side) has the only key lock, a lot of USA sourced Aussie cars were like this.

Monday 8th March 2010

Not at the workshop today but phoned Burt Bros about the flywheel, pressure and clutch plates and learned they are ready to be picked up. That done, went to "Mal's Garage" and proceeded to spend two and half hours sanding back the right running board. On a hot and humid Sydney day not a real pleasant task. Still have to finish that side but as it's more than 3/4 done, another hour or so and both boards will then be ready to be re-coated with Rhino liner.

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