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Hi, see attachment here:packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... 5042&post_id=273363#forumpost273363 Note that I haven't tested it yet. Also, during the winter, I managed to pick up two good original radiators (one recored), so I will have a backup if there is some problem.
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Thanks
Have 2 got in 90s... Packards are thicker.. Probably going to reuse packards. Thinking of fiberglassing the the broken clip holes.
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Someone just decided to glue the new armrest upholstery over the old... 🤔
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Picked up 4 "new" tires today courtesy of CarFreak. Date code 2010, but they look good as new. Satisfactory for a low speed cruiser. Previously were supporting a Caribbean. Will probably max the air pressure as I have manual steering. 235/75 R15.
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Those should clean up nicely. I'm curious to see if you have any issues getting the rear to fit. I currently have old school bias ply on mine and the rears are a bear to get on and off. I have to deflate the tires usually, and even then it's a struggle. I think part of it is the new shocks I have, the rear axle doesn't hang as low.
I worry that whitewalls would get damaged trying to get them in and out. And the 235/75 tires are pretty wide too.
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While there is said to be no hard and fast DOT rule specifying a cut off age, unless your major chain shops in PA or on the East coast in general work under a different set of rules, I suggest you go to an independent to have them mounted and probably one catering to those in poorer neighborhoods that sell used tires with no questions asked. Out here none of the major tire stores will mount anything over 10 years old and will send you elsewhere saying their insurance forbids mounting that old a tire even as something that is just to be able to roll the car around in a shop. There is one major that even prefers newer than that and will sick the top salesman on you with tales saying how dangerous even that 10 year old tire will be.
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They should clean up okay. I had to raise the rear of the car as much as possible via the suspension and deflate the tires to get them off. I have also found (since I don't have a lift) lift the car up by the rear axle but put the jack stands under the frame in front of the axle. That will allow the axle to drop down just a tad bit more when you release some pressure from the hydraulic jack. These weren't too bad to get off, I think the new white walls I got will be a little bit more of a struggle to get on
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