Jeffrey Black

Thank you for your reply, James. It seems he has been down that road & says that the welder is not confident of real success, I don't know why since I have seen castings welded successfully also, as you have. Regards, Jeff Black.

Hello, does anyone know if new cylinder heads for the above engine are still available. I know that new aluminium heads were made years ago in the USA for these cars, a friend here in Australia needs a head for his '34 Packard super8. Any help would be appreciated thanks. Regards, Jeff Black.

Hello all, I need the following for my ,34 Packard super8 hard top coupe with a rumble seat. 1. an ashtray, I think same as all standard Packard bodies. 2. A small step on the rear bumper, used to gain access to rumble seat, either original or repro or name of anyone who can cast me one. email, jbla1391@bigpond.net.au Regards, Jeff Black.

Hi, I would like to have Dan Sommer's contact details also. I am needing a Packard donut radiator cap. Thanks, Jeff Black.

Mark, it looks as though the safe finish will be crinkle black. Jeff Black.

Well Graham, I must say it did not occur to me to not refit the unit, & I know to put a valve in the line, very hot otherwise! Jeff Black.

It is amazing what gems of information do come to light sometimes, I do have a set of Tripp-Lites for my Packard. Regards, Jeff Black.

Yes Frank, I was surprised to see that they are still in business, must be very successful business. Regards, Jeff Black.

Yes sir, I think the heater was fitted to the new car, if it is a '33, for instance, the unit could still be new on the store's shelf in '34. I am not seeing anything on this site that makes me think it is incorrect for a '34 car. Regards, Jeff Black.

Yes Graham the photo you submitted is my unit, thanks. Jeff Black.

Thanks for your reply Graham, much information, it does look like wrinkle black will be the finish I will use. Regards, Jeff Black.

Yes, that's it, it is being restored with the rest of the car. Regards, Jeff Black

Hi edinmass, I don't know how to put a photo on this site,not very computer able, however, if you go to ebay the seller "sskstmz" has a heater the same as mine. Regards, Jeff Black.

Hi, I am restoring a '34 Packard super 8 coupe with a rumble seat. The cab is fitted with a Arvin hot water heater, can anyone tell me what the outside finish of this heater should be, please? I guess it would be either a gloss black, or very possible it was a black wrinkle finish. Does anyone know? Thanks. Regards, Jeff Black.