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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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todd landis
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Make sure you have some good cutting fluid. Will make drilling much faster, and if you can afford it get a few smaller sizes of die drill bits. Die drill bits are designed to drill through hardened steels. Most machine shop supply houses, as MSC, carry them.

Posted on: 2018/5/11 8:18
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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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JMc
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Thank you David and Tolandis, I will source the tools and cutting fluid today. Everything takes a little while to obtain down here in Tassie... I'll report back in a while.

John

Posted on: 2018/5/11 17:53
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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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John,
Another thought occurred, maybe others have tried this. What about using a LH drill and running your drill in reverse. Once most of the centre of the broken bolt removed it might just loosen the remaining broken piece and unscrew it out.

http://www.suttontools.com/products/jobber-drills-left-hand-drills-d202/

Posted on: 2018/5/11 18:43
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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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JMc
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I wondered that myself, David. Worth a try for sure. Thanks!

Posted on: 2018/5/11 18:55
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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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I finally managed to find time to tackle the broken bolts in my engine block that hold the water jacket cover in place. Achieved 4 out of the 6, leaving 2 to do. Carefully drilled out the broken bolts, starting with a tiny centre drill, then a sequence of increasing drill sizes to create an oversized hole, using cutting fluid to aid the process. Tapped the hole and installed the inserts as directed on the pack. The remaining 2 might be slightly trickier because they are in blind holes. Looking forward to finishing the job, hopefully next weekend.

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Posted on: 2018/6/11 3:17
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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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John,
Sorry if I repeat myself, but, way to go!

Posted on: 2018/6/11 3:24
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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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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JMc
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No apology necessary Mal!

For other readers: Mal refers to the fact that there is now a Facebook group for Packard Automobiles in Australia, for casual discussion and support of Packard people in an Australian context. Not to supplant or undermine this wonderful website packardinfo.com.

Just search FB for Packard Automobiles in Australia if you'd like to join.

Posted on: 2018/6/11 3:33
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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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1935 STD 8 Jim
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Hi John,
I'm interested in hearing about your project. Any updates?
Thanks, Jim

Posted on: 2019/3/29 21:00
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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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G'day 1935 STD 8 Jim,
Before John answers, I'm jumping in to you to PackardInfo and.....invite you to include your '35 Eight in the Packard Owners Registry!

Posted on: 2019/3/30 5:47
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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Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
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JMc
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"Hi John,
I'm interested in hearing about your project. Any updates?
Thanks, Jim"

Jim, thanks for your interest, I'm sorry to say that progress on my 1201 has been non-existent.

I've simply had too much going on in life to spend time and money on the coupe. I guess it's a matter of priorities, and I've been putting other things ahead of the car; family, health and fitness, work and wilderness adventures have been my focus, and will be again for this year... lots of pressure at work, lots of family commitments and a couple of big adventures to plan for August through to December... Peru and Nepal.

Meanwhile the car is safe and secure; I just hope I finally get it going during the internal combustion era!

Please tell us about your 1935 Eight, Jim?

Cheers, John from Tassie.

Posted on: 2019/3/31 0:38
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