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I never had any trouble checking the fluid on my '56 Patrician...
Posted on: 2010/11/3 18:01
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Re: Engine Bay detailing on a '56 dual carb car
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though getting unbent is becoming one!
 I can drop down and crawl underneath the car easily. Getting back up is a different matter.With the AC blower in the way, checking brake fluid is a real PITA.
Posted on: 2010/11/3 22:58
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Wendall Spreadbury has sold remote fill master cylinder fluid containers at the Packard Meet in Salado. There are two types, one for power brakes and one for non-power. His contact information is 7437 East State Highway 21, Nacogdoces, TX 78223, spreadbury@sudenlink.net
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Posted on: 2010/11/4 9:53
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Re: Engine Bay detailing on a '56 dual carb car
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Thanks for the tip on getting the remote fill master cylinder containers.
Another question: Is there supposed to be an underhood 'blanket' of isolating material? My car has one, made of what appears to be fiberglass and then a black plastic material, stiched all around, and with three lines of stitches going vertically from side to side. It doesn't look too profesional. Is this correct? Or what should it have under the hood? Attach file:  (157.95 KB) (172.95 KB)
Posted on: 2010/11/4 10:29
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There should be a hood insulator and the only one I've seen that is making a pretty close approximation for the 56 is Dwight Heinmullerpackardparts.org/parts.htm There is a picture and description of his on the first page under "More Parts"
Posted on: 2010/11/4 10:42
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Was the remote fill also an available option on the '54 models? I would like to have one for my '54 manual brake car, as the frame mounted master cylinder is pretty inconvenient to reach.
Posted on: 2010/11/4 11:24
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On the hood insulators, I think Gary Osko has a source for the yellow/tan colored ones (54 and prior I believe?). If anyone is interested I can find out more.
Posted on: 2010/11/4 11:26
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I don't see the accessory brake fill listed prior to 55 but if the fellow JW mentions has one for manual brakes, then it might be worth an email. I don't know if the cylinders are enough alike for the caps to fit but if it does, then am sure a Packard dealer would have sold you one for your 54 had you asked him for it when they were introduced. I would be curious as to the prices on the kits.
Posted on: 2010/11/4 11:43
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Thanks for the info. Based on Dwight's pic and description, what I have is apparently original. Glad to know he is making a repro.
Posted on: 2010/11/4 11:47
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