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Thanks. Eventually I'll post some pictures in the mod thread. I got the idea of the VW cylinder from a guy I work with who built a turbo Karmann Ghia and has a mid 60s beetle as well. The cylinder is roughly the same volume (17mm, 0.66" bore) as the BTV but lacks that whole nasty compensation valve that fails at random. (Also the VW cylinder is only $20) The car sat for 12 years before I bought it so brakes were the second thing to be repaired after I got it to run. Most of my research on that subject lead me to horror stories from Craig and the simple fact that the modern parts cost less than half of rebuilding the BTV. I've been lurking for a while but finally decided to register between learning how few Sportsters were made and cabin fever from this winter is getting to me. I want to get my toys out.

Good to hear from you Don. And I'm sure there'll be lots of interest when you post the pictures and provide more detail.

G'day iPad,

to PackardInfo!
And for including your '37 Six Business Coupe in the Packard Owner's Registry. But, even here downunder, it's difficult to look at an upside down photo so I've taken the liberty of turning it 180 degrees.

G'day awindt,

to PackardInfo and for including your '53 Patrician Touring Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry.

G'day autopat,

to PackardInfo and , after a second attempt, for including your Six 4 Door Touring Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry.

Thanks for the welcome Mal! Really looking forward to learning more about this prestigious brand, and hoping I can do it proud!


Pat

G'day melclow2@juno.com,

to PackardInfo and for including not one but two Packards in the Packard Owner's Registry, your '31 Standard Eight Sedan & '54 Convertible Coupe!

G'day Wynand,
As another South African member to PackardInfo and for including not one but two Packards in the Packard Owner's Registry, your '48 Standard Eight Touring Sedan & '48 Super Deluxe Eight Limousine!

G'day bucklin79,
to PackardInfo and for including, your '52 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry.

G'day kodiak2615,
to PackardInfo and for including, your '48 Deluxe Eight Club Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry.