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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Duane Gunn
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Been busy this weekend. Set the garage up like a paint booth. Cleaned the Packard and sprayed it with primer. The first paint gun was clogged and it dripped. Went out and bought a new paint gun and finished the job. Now I'll let it dry and I get to sand it down to get rid of the drips and runs and add more primer. It looks a lot better. The wife says we'll have to wait to fix the rust spots, but at least it will be one color.
The parts for the engine are still on order. Hope to see them soon, but I still need to do some body work.

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Posted on: 2013/7/23 22:15
1955 Clipper Custom
1940 160 Touring Sedan
1953 Patrician
1948 Super 8 Limo
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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JW wrote:
duane.g - You are aware that the clearance between the valve stems and the lifters will need to be checked and adjusted, if necessary. A special tool is necessary to do this check. The valve stems are ground to give the proper clearance. This is necessary so that the lifter plunger is centered in its travel so that it will function properly, not too loose and cause noise and not too tight and cause the valve to remain off of its seat. This check is especially critical after the valve seats and valves have been resurfaced resulting in the valves being slightly lower in their places.

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Thank you JW! You have just solved a mystery on my 288cid '51 200 Deluxe! I believe it recieved a Service Engine transplant in '55 which means it has hydraulic lifters. It had noisey valve lifters when I got it and a complete valve job was done with a couple of new valves replacing burnt one. The Mystery was why when it was all put back together it had --- Noisy lifters! None of the valves were adjusted for with a OHV mindset, it was assumed that the hydraulic lifters would automatically take up any slack. If I read your post right, this simply isn't so.

We checked the oil pressure in the engine which was a constant 40 psi and all the lifters were getting the right pressure so what you posted has to be the solution.

I'm sorry I jumped in like this, duane.g but you can't imagine what this means to the puzzeled owner of a noisy but otherwise strong running and economical Packard with a smooth shifting Ultramatic!

Posted on: 2013/7/24 0:09
1951 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan
1951 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan (parts ?)
1951 Patrician Touring Sedan
1955 Patrician Touring Sedan
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Duane,

She's looking good. Always nice when you finally get them in one color. You can then really see everything clearly on the body and plan accordingly.

Posted on: 2013/7/24 11:03
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Been busy, found a supplier for new hydrualic lifters, Bob's Packard Parts, in Marietta, Pa. I ordered 2, so I'll have a spare used one. The mechanic will put the engine together, except for 2 valves so I can install the lifters when they come.
I painted the outside of the car white and then took the wife down to choose the color for the top and inside.
Here's a couple of pictures. I need to add more paint to the top and then it'll be a lot of sanding and buffing. The interior is a tough one because I left most of it in place. This is not a frame off repair, just hoping for a nice paint job.

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Posted on: 2013/8/13 23:08
1955 Clipper Custom
1940 160 Touring Sedan
1953 Patrician
1948 Super 8 Limo
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Posted on: 2013/8/13 23:46
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Looking good. I see you painted the tops of the doors to match the roof, which I think is not 'packard original' at least my clipper was not like that.
I was however considering doing exactly what you did and paint the door tops to match the roof (jade body and dark green roof)...I'm looking forward to see what it looks like when complete! keep it up.
Tobs

Posted on: 2013/8/14 4:10
1953 Clipper Delux Club Sedan, 1969 912, 1990 Miata, 2009 Ford S-Max.
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Tobs,
I know that painting the tops of the doors is not 'original' but neither is the color. White was not an option choice for 1953, but it's what the wife wanted. After all, this is her car. It will be all original Packard drive train and every other part as I can do and find. I just found a door panel in Pennsylvania that I can use as a pattern and its trim. I am still trying to work on arm rests for all 4 doors as mine are missing or shot.
I can't wait to take the tape off and start polishing it. It will look good, even if not 'Packard' colors.

Posted on: 2013/8/15 0:09
1955 Clipper Custom
1940 160 Touring Sedan
1953 Patrician
1948 Super 8 Limo
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Check with Ross, he may have arm rests available in his parts cache.

Posted on: 2013/8/15 9:52
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1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Kevin AZ
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Duane,

I realize that Sterling passed away, but if I recall correctly, all the door panels were with the car when I sold it to him. Tom Ferran (sp) was present when he picked the car up.....maybe he remembers?

I'm enjoying your progress. Can't wait to see it on the road.

Posted on: 2013/8/15 10:43
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Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician
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Finally stole some time and pulled the tape off the 53. The easy part is done, now for the real work: wet sanding and buffing.
The mechanic said the connecting rod bearings were 20 thousandths off, so he contacted where I got them and now we wait for engine parts.
I still need to do the front fenders, hood, fender skirts and bumper aprons. The inside trim was painted when I did the dashboard, roof and door tops. Wife really likes the color.
And I need to fix the floors.

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Posted on: 2013/8/18 22:02
1955 Clipper Custom
1940 160 Touring Sedan
1953 Patrician
1948 Super 8 Limo
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