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what are the packard museums plans for it?

and aren't you glad you didn't sell it again....

#1, they're going to restore the car, and leave the supercharger on it, and show it in the museum.

#2, I figured re-listing it would bring them out of the woodwork, and it worked. There's always a method to my madness, and this time it worked. I do some weird things sometimes that make people scratch their heads, but it's only because they can't see the forest because of the trees, I wasn't going to sell it again anyway. I'm happy with the deal, and look forward to seeing whatever engine they bring down next spring.

LMAO!

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Don't laugh - this is serious!

I was laughing at the picture Gerd posted.

As Mal stated, don't laugh. That's the secret design for Mal's new Speedster. The "compound" part is the secret of the vehicle. It will utilize TWO Packard straight eights mounted in-line and attached to a modified pushbutton shifted 3 speed o/d transmission.


I can't reveal any more, and have revealed too much already.....

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You're right there Eric, given away much too much and way too soon. Sooo, now

Since it was a nice day today before the tornado warnings, I figured I'd get some work done on the Speedster. I removed the front drum off of the hub, along with the backing plate that holds the brake shoes on. While I was degreasing the front spindle and accessories, I "decided" to remove a portion of skin from my right index finger, a feat not easily accomplished. This was an awakening experience to say the least!
Then I started to remove the rear axle and springs, but I cannot get the two front bolts on the springs out for anything. I tried to use my biggest impact gun on it, but to no avail. So, they are sitting in some PB Blaster until tomorrow when I'll go back out there and try to get them loose. It wouldn't be that hard, if it wasn't for the close quarters between the bolt head and the frame. For whatever reason, they're stuck and need a LOT more persuasion than I was ready to give it today.

Also, I put the headlights on there a couple of months ago, but never took and pics. So, here's a pic of the headlights mounted, but probably not in their final position.

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Man that feels good. I can feel that all the way up here!

I always say, if you don't bleed when working on it, you don't need it!