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Eric,

Is this what you are still looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Packard-Grille-Mid-50s-No-Reserve_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ015QQitemZ250111671722QQrdZ1

Nope, not at all......

Eric,

Just thought I would pass this along if you were still looking for a good one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PACKARD-1956-COMPLETE-GRILL-senior-series_W0QQitemZ110127774243QQihZ001QQcategoryZ140704QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks Kev, already got 'er on "watch".


A little update on the STS project: The AOD-TU project is on indefinite hold, since I'm moving to Wichita at the end of this month.

On another note, since the AOD-TU is on hold, I have another idea that's going to be realized sooner, and will be able to handle the torque output of the 374 that Craig an I configured..... I have recently acquired a T56 that is going to go in the Pat. A manual trans with a double overdrive, plus the ability to handle 450+ lb-ft of torque will be more in line with my idea of a "Sports Touring Sedan", anyway.


As for the AOD-TU, I'm not stopping on it, just putting it on hold at least until next spring.

Here's my new junkyard jewel, that will be turned into a "Packup", by using a Studebaker p/u body on the original '56 Packard frame, with a mild 374 and the AOD-TU. Whatcha all think of that?

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So the job in Wichita came through?

Good deal and congrats.

Oh yeah! It ended up working out rather well, actually. I'm looking forward to moving, as there's so much more to do down there than in Salina, Ks! Plus, the pay and benefits more than outweigh the trouble of packing up and moving.

Well, I got settled in here in Wichita, and it's great! Now, I started with my T-56 conversion, you know, going through everything to see what it's going to take, and guess what????

The flywheel I bought for my V8 a couple of years ago ends up being one for a STRAIGHT EIGHT! So, now I'm on the hunt for a V8 flywheel!!! #$($%&"^*@#@*@(#($%%^&!!!!!!


(Wichita's pretty nice, though!)

Eric: I work at the Kentucky Camry/Avalon/Solara plant, (we also build the Camry Hybrid) and I own 2 56 Patricians. We all are enjoying your engine photos here, thanks! HP

Well, after 2 years of relatively dependable service, the Patrician is parked. This car has done more than it should have, and I had no right to ask so much of it. She performed like a trooper, so now it's time to reward her. I'm currently saving up to rebuild the engine, which is first on the list. After that, the conversion to the T-56, and suspension upgrades. I'll keep you all posted!

Eric
I have several 56 grilles that should get you that piece if you don't already have it.