mike	49 standard 8 touring	#1
Quite a regular Joined: 2009/9/23 19:13 Last Login : 2009/11/5 16:27 From erie, pa Group: Registered Users Posts: 27	bought this 49 about a month ago. i started a thread in general section but thought i'd keep you posted and ask my questions here. it's a 288 with manual transmission. this is my first real old car. i don't really know anything about packards. it was cheap, fairly solid and looks cool so i bought it. it runs and drives but needs a bunch of little things. Attach file:   (50.96 KB) Posted on: 2009/10/5 20:07

mike	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#2
Quite a regular Joined: 2009/9/23 19:13 Last Login : 2009/11/5 16:27 From erie, pa Group: Registered Users Posts: 27	my new (old) hub caps came today! i am going to have my tires flipped so the white lines are facing out. also going to paint the rims white. i am on the look out for fender skirts! anyone have a set? Attach file:   (35.03 KB) Posted on: 2009/10/5 20:12

Eric Boyle	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#3
Home away from home Joined: 2006/5/29 21:02 Last Login : 2010/11/22 4:07 From Kansas Group: Registered Users Posts: 3393	They come up on ebay every once in a while, I think there's a set on there now. Posted on: 2009/10/5 20:15

mike	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#4
Quite a regular Joined: 2009/9/23 19:13 Last Login : 2009/11/5 16:27 From erie, pa Group: Registered Users Posts: 27	yea i seen those. i have a couple auctions ending so i will have money in my paypal account so i may bid. Posted on: 2009/10/5 20:24

mike	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#5
Quite a regular Joined: 2009/9/23 19:13 Last Login : 2009/11/5 16:27 From erie, pa Group: Registered Users Posts: 27	took out my leaky gas tank today. check out my sending unit! i think its a mouth wash cap! it did not work by the way. are new sending units available? what is this sticking out the side of the tank? a drain? Attach file:   (67.03 KB)   (56.98 KB) Posted on: 2009/10/6 14:40

Eric Boyle	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#6
Home away from home Joined: 2006/5/29 21:02 Last Login : 2010/11/22 4:07 From Kansas Group: Registered Users Posts: 3393	The floats are available at the local Ford dealership, and clean up the sender and check it with an ohm meter, it's probably ok. Posted on: 2009/10/6 15:23

mike	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#7
Quite a regular Joined: 2009/9/23 19:13 Last Login : 2009/11/5 16:27 From erie, pa Group: Registered Users Posts: 27	found this fulton visor on the HAMB classifieds. drove to cleveland on saturday to pick it up. Attach file:   (41.46 KB) Posted on: 2009/10/13 19:03

mike	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#8
Quite a regular Joined: 2009/9/23 19:13 Last Login : 2009/11/5 16:27 From erie, pa Group: Registered Users Posts: 27	Help! Can't get the rear brake drum off. The shoes are loose it spins freely. I heated it abit and banged on it but it is still on there. Any tricks to get this sucker off. Posted on: 2009/10/18 17:32

BigKev	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#9
Webmaster Joined: 2006/4/17 13:30 Last Login : Today 14:54 From North Aurora, IL Group: Webmasters Registered Users Posts: 11899	You are using the correct style drum puller? Posted on: 2009/10/18 18:02
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mike	Re: 49 standard 8 touring	#10
Quite a regular Joined: 2009/9/23 19:13 Last Login : 2009/11/5 16:27 From erie, pa Group: Registered Users Posts: 27	Umm. No. How can I get it off without " correct style drum pulley"? Posted on: 2009/10/18 18:08