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Packard Don

Re: Soybeanfarmer1's 1951 200 4dr

#11

Home away from home

Looks great! I'm workings on a little bit larger 1951 but under the hood it's basically the same. Mine has a 327 and different air cleaner with the latter being the only real visble difference other than yours being so much nicer.

Posted on: 3/7 21:17

bkazmer

Re: Soybeanfarmer1's 1951 200 4dr

#12

Home away from home

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Pgh Ultramatic wrote:
Getting the factory drawing, making it in CAD, then buying it from a vendor in bulk.

Not much of use can be made with homebrew methods. I mean, you CAN, but it would likely be urethane based, and there's just not much point.

So contract extruded in EPDM I take it. Before they cut the die, have a chat regarding die swell and drawdown ratio

Posted on: 3/8 7:50

Pgh Ultramatic

Re: Soybeanfarmer1's 1951 200 4dr

#13

Home away from home

Gotcha, yes EPDM.

Posted on: 3/8 8:53

Soybeanfarmer1

Re: Soybeanfarmer1's 1951 200 4dr

#14

Quite a regular

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Bob J wrote:
Great looking car Nathan, you will look great cruising in her!
For my rad I used a shop that was recommended by a friend that works on Model A Fords, so you could look into businesses or clubs in your immediate area for anybody that can refer you. The phone works good too, you may find a local rad shop that is happy to work with you, or know a fellow in the same business that does that type of thing. Staying local on the rad is the best as they are awkward to ship and rather fragile too.
Gaskets and weather stripping are straight forward as shipping is a non-issue, they travel great! Use the directory on the main menu to see all the ones who are on this site. I used Kanter and Max Merritt for most my parts, but there are a lot of other vendors who will be happy to get you what you need, or like the rad re-core, direct you to a firm they know who can help.
Have fun! The nice weather is coming in fast,
Bob J.

Hey Bob thanks for the info! I'll check into anyone nearby but Duncan mentioned a shop in Ferndale which isn't too far away I'll probably check in with then and see what they say! I'm glad you mention a group that reminded me I need to join the packard group, I've been procrastinating about that for some reason lol.

Posted on: 3/9 20:00

Soybeanfarmer1

Re: Soybeanfarmer1's 1951 200 4dr

#15

Quite a regular

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Pgh Ultramatic wrote:
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Soybeanfarmer1 wrote:
Weatherstripping- anyone know of a source for these? For all the car doors
Thanks Nathan!

I am starting to repop weatherstripping. Let me know what part numbers you are interested in. Might be able to help.

I would have to look into that, I'm not sure what the part number is or modern day equivalent would be but ill let you know!

Posted on: 3/9 20:09

Soybeanfarmer1

Re: Soybeanfarmer1's 1951 200 4dr

#16

Quite a regular

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Duncan Michael wrote:
Ferndale Radiator, Ferndale MI (248) 541-9688

Mel is 3rd generation owner.

Thank you I'll contact them!

Posted on: 3/9 20:46

Soybeanfarmer1

Re: Soybeanfarmer1's 1951 200 4dr

#17

Quite a regular

Onto my next project on the car currently, I was taking the fan and pulley off to sandblast and paint them when I stumbled across a crack in my intake and exhaust manifolds. The exhaust manifold is probably slightly smaller then a penny size hole and the intake has a small but noticeable crack going along the base of it. What do you guys suggest should I try to patch it with brazing rod or should I get 2 new manifolds? My only concern with brazing the intake is if it cracks again debris could enter the engine potentially. I couldn't get the best photos since its kinda tight in there but I did the best I could with a mirror. I do want to add that plugging the hole with my finger made the engine sound a whole lot quieter! Lol.

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