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Bwaa haa haaa! You've officially been here to long. Ha Ha Ha.

Thanks Guscha,

We have had the An-2 for quite a while. I was a volunteer B17 mechanic for several years. What a blast.

Keep 'em Flying.

Stephen -

Congrats on acquiring a very interesting Packard.

I also wanted to advise, though a bit late, on a couple of comments you made WRT the Easamatic (Bendix Treadle-Vac) power brake unit.

Previously (on 3/5 21:28:55), you wrote:

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Later (on 3/18 0:31:38), you wrote:

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Sounds like the hydraulic piston has bonded to the rubber seal. Attempts to revive ANY old brake master cylinder in this condition will prove futile (if not dangerous). I bet if you look inside the master cylinder reservoir, you'll find a lot of crud that used to be brake fluid. I would recommend you remove the entire power brake unit for overhaul, but doing so is not as bad as you might think.

Sure, it's a tight fit down there, but only a few things have to be disconnected from underneath; the rest is done from inside of the car. Be sure to download and review the Brakes section of the 1951-1954 Service Manual - it's FREE.

While the power brake unit is being overhauled, you can inspect the steel tubing, rubber hoses, wheel cylinders, and brake servos. When it comes to brakes, leave no stone unturned.

BH,

Thank you very much. As far as brakes go, you are preaching to the choir.

After posting about the location of the master cylinder way back when, I remembered that when I had my 47 Chev panel truck back in the early seventies, the master cylinder was in the same location. I had a brake line blow in traffic on that.

All I could think of as the New Riders of the Purple Sage and their tune "Henry" as I avoided traffic going through a red light with no brakes. It must have been a sight to see. I am still a unrepentant DFH.

Congratulations Stephen! This seems like a most worthy candidate of being saved; and the recipient of your time and effort. Looks like you have your work cut out, but the end result will be worth it.

I am glad to see this particular car get the attention it deserves. Please keep us posted on your progress.

BTW, I got a ride in Aluminum Overcast some time ago. Like your experience in Texas Raiders, it was a life changing moment for me as well!

Jim

Quote: for including your '53 Derham Patrician Custom Formal Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry. A very interesting car Stephen, I'll be following your blog as things progress.

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Congratulations on making the '53 Derham yours! Hope it isn't too rusty from the savage Buffalo winters to save. More than one special Packard has been restored by using a solid car from the western US, transferring the unique parts to recreate the Packard.

I live about 20 miles from Geneseo, will be at the Airshow on Saturday. Our East Grand Packard members are invited to attend.

Steve

Steve,

Glad you East Grand folks are coming to the show. I will be there all week for set up and I photograph the show (usually write an article for the air show program and my work is the centerfold this year). Perhaps we can meet up in the car show area or you can look for me in the crew tent.

Buffalo winters aren't usually all that bad. This car was scooched by having a custom canvas tarp over it for twenty nine years with a leaking garage roof. Trapped the moisture and the windows on the drivers side went down. Difference between driver and passenger side is night and day. Already have a line on a 53 Patrician parts car by way of Nevada.

Regards,

Stephen