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Right. The earliest. This is for West:
Earliest: No vent windows.
Early: Friction vent windows.
Late: Cranked roll out vent windows.

Ha! Thanks to you, I know the truth.

Also, I learned something new earlier this year: Artillery wheels were extra-cost equipment in 1940. Direct from the 1940 Data book, but not in the accessories brochure.

Artillery wheels in 1940, West?
There's Packard once again on the forefront of the future. They must have anticipated our entry into WW2. Was an OD paint scheme available, Dave?

Actually, it was the end of an era for such wheels. Up until I discovered this line in the Data book, I assumed they were not available at all for 1940.

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I tried to post this earlier and lost my text. Try#2.

Speaking of wheels literally, during my trip to Seattle from Portland (I put on 500 miles all tolled), I had a loose axle nut. About a 1/2" slippage, which was tightened up, new cotter pins and I was off.

On Seattle's bumpy, poorly patched streets with lots of tracks and utility covers set 2" below grade, it's not surprising I lost a hubcap. Never heard it. Fortunately I just bought a set. Unfortunately I didn't bring one with me. But this occurred on Saturday night and I left on Sunday.

Speaking of wheels figuratively, The Shop Club is a new business concept and a very successful one. A friend whose son-in-law built out a large warehouse in the industrial area, created a restaurant, bar, secure storage for 100s of cars - some $400K and $500K sports models - a shop with all tools and staff, a huge wash bay, and rooms for members. She invited me to lunch there and I had a tour, but the website does a better job than my pix. Only a handful of prewar cars, but a very cool concept for car people.

Do watch the homepage video. Every space (including stacking cars with automated lifts now on all outside walls) has been taken at $250/mo.

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On Sunday, other friends invited me to their daughter's place in Burien south of Seattle, which was preparing for the annual over-the-water fireworks display. Their place has a nice view of Mt Ranier.

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Looking good Joe!

We had a business that was storing cars, $1,500 a month with owners hang out area, wash bay, several lifts with mechanics and an air system to keep cars & owners comfortable. It was always 80+% filled and they decided to close doors cause it wasn't cost effective. I like the concept and thought about taking it over.

Where was it and when? They are talking Texas.

Joe, your car is gorgeous and not to pick nits but have you thought about repairing the door handles so they do not droop? Such a tiny little item is so distracting to such a fine restoration.

For those in the know, is it a weak spring in the latch that is the issue or is it wear on the handle shaft or square receiver hole in the latch that allows the droop? You see so many lowered handles that it might be something that could be addressed as a club project if nothing is available to repair them.

Don't bring me to tears, Howard. I've already spent a small fortune having the latches torn apart and new little squares put in. All new springs.

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The short little convertible shafts only need to be heated and twisted. It's a fake solution, but the handles hang straight. I know someone who has done it, but he has very little time. After 420,200 miles a lot of stuff wears out. The convertible handles are fairly rare.