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I gave up on my horns a few days ago. All I could get from them was a little pop when I made contact with the battery and nothing after that. I am already talking with Gerry about a working left side (hi side) that he has. Will find a right side (Lo side) down the road.

I called SMS fabrics today about the carpet order I placed in May. Was told that it would ship after Labor Day. I don't know if that means soon after or a few months after.

I am still waiting for the front bumper. I have dealt with Tuscan Packard before so I knew what to expect in their shipping speeds. Good folks, slow shippers.

The attached photo is of the truck latch mechanism. I only recently media blasted it. Look at the coil spring. It does not appear to do anything. Is the end of it broken off? It looks like there should be a "hook" that loops over that tab sticking up just to the right of the spring.

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Yes your trunk latch spring is broken. Fortunately good used latches are still commonly available. I have one on my parts car, but I'd rather not sell it. Ross probably has a few, or Packards SW, or Bob in Marietta....

I may be able to fix your horn. If interested, PM me and I'll send you my address.

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Mike at Tucson Packards doesn't typically do the shipping himself but rather it's done by his brother at a nearby auto parts shop which is on the main road. On something large like the bumper, I'm not sure whether it's a delay in getting it properly packed or if it's just getting it out the door while also dealing with getting proper care for his ailing father. I know I've been keeping him quite busy with parts shipments and most of the time he's fast but not always.