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Re: Wade's Workshop
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And he's not from Tasmania either, he's originally from Texas!

Posted on: 2011/11/30 14:49
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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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Re: Wade's Workshop
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A Texan in Australia...that must be interesting.

HOWDY....I mean G'Day

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Posted on: 2011/11/30 17:19
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Yes, this one is as hard as the first one but with six holes.

Posted on: 2011/12/1 2:54
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Hmmmm I said I had a spare cylinder head. This one hasn't been drilled out to 14mm.......still 10mm. However, the part number is 316787???? Can't find that anywhere. Ideas?

Posted on: 2011/12/3 3:27
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Re: Wade's Workshop
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John,

Cylinder heads usually have a casting number on them which is not the Part Number. Anyways, I think all the 6 cylinder heads should fit irrespective.

Posted on: 2011/12/3 3:33
Mal
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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

What's this?
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Re: Wade's Workshop
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Suggest you verify the thermostat outlet. Also, Nelson Bates is now reproducing the tapered shim between the thermostat outlet and the head in stainless steel.

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I also have a 6 cyl head currently sitting in my garage as a door stop. Just haven't found a home for it as shipping is not really an option.

Posted on: 2011/12/3 13:20
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David, curious as to this tapered shim that Nelson is making. My 115C only has a gasket between the cylinder head and thermostat housing, and this is what I have seen on all the other sixes. Thanks.

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Re: Wade's Workshop
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John,

Think what David is referring to is the holder/retainer for the thermostat itself. David?

Posted on: 2011/12/3 16:49
Mal
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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

What's this?
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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 5th December 2011

An aborted morning at the Blood Bank, although they think my blood's worth bottling, they couldn't tap into it! Left arm, needle in the vein and.....nothing! Not a drop! Wiggled it, probed, changed fittings still no result then bandaged up the arm. Right arm, needle in, plenty of blood but it was collecting under the skin! Danger Will Robinson, Danger! Result - two bandaged arms without the satisfaction of being able to do anything for my fellow man.


Then, at the workshop early in the afternoon, learned that I'd just missed Junior's Mum and Dad, Annet and John, who'd dropped in with some parts for their baby. There were also two deliveries of parts from Max on the bench. Still waiting on a further shipment, including new valves. Once all the parts have arrived Wade will discuss with Graham Wilkins about whether he can do anything before Christmas, unlikely, or whether things will happen in the New Year. With the influx of parts Wade was looking for somewhere to store them till required. I suggested we clear the shelves of my accumulation of parts, which we did, resulting in the bulk of the parts returning home with me today while others took their places on the "magic" shelves. Only stayed about an hour because Wade didn't have enough to keep me occupied, but will return on Friday for an update.

Other Packard happenings of late were yesterday's Packard Club Christmas at Vicary's Winery on the south western outskirts of Sydney at Luddenham and news of a '39 Twelve heading to Oz! The lunch was very nice and enjoyed by all with 9 Packards in attendance and 30 Packardians. See a few pic's of the day here.

However the Twelve is what I really want to talk about. A week or so ago Noel had sent me an email, saying "....I was looking through carsales.com.au and noticed a 1937 Packard 120 for sale in Queensland. I'm sure it is Wade's "Old Blue". Could you please confirm, I think it's easy to tell from the pictures. The question is: Why would he want to sell so soon after buying it?...." To which I replied "....You're right. It is Old Blue. Current owner is DaveE from Elanora in QLD...." I then rang Dave and left a message for him to give me a call. Dave returned the call late last week and I learned he'd bought a '39 Twelve. Reason for selling is garage space or lack of it to which I can attest. There's only room for one Packard! Dave also sent me an email together with pic's. I've reproduced part of the email here and some of the pic's after clearing it with Dave. The email says in part "....The vehicle is....a V12 Touring Limo.....This is virtually a rust free, undamaged, original, unmolested full Classic that is as solid as the day it was assembled. I have had very very valuable assistance in this purchase from Barry Smith and through his US connections have had the car appraised by 2 Packard experts who report a rare find. The US connections required no recompense for their time or considerable travel expenses and as a bursary to the valuable and treasured assistance from Barry I have donated a sum toward the Packard Proving Ground reconstruction....and will be in attendance at the opening in June 2013 where the Barry Smith window of the bedroom of two of Charlie Vincent's daughters will be dedicated. Meanwhile I await delivery...."

Also said "....1939 Packard limousine model 1708 body style # 1235 has only 35,659 actual miles.....recently rebuilt (around 1,000 miles) V12 engine...."

I believe the plan is to drive the Twelve home, from it's shipping destination of Newcastle(about 100 miles north of Sydney), a trip of about 420 miles. But before setting out on this extended journey a shorter trip of about 40 miles will be undertaken to evaluate and ensure the Twelve is up for it.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Twelve when I'm next in Queensland, expected to be March next year, and catching up with Dave and Shelley. And just remembered, I haven't yet asked Dave to add the Twelve to the Packard Owner's Registry, must make sure I do that! I also second Dave's lauding of Barry as he has helped many Packard owners over the years including myself.
Barry!

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Posted on: 2011/12/5 0:35
Mal
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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

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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