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Thank you, Owen. You are correct, my mistake. J

I've posted about what type of jack is required for a 1934 Standard Eight and am now looking to by one along with the handle. It would be a Walker 515 C. Thanks again for the help in learning about this car! Jay Novato, CA

Thanks, Don. Now I know what to be on the hunt for in looking for the jack and associated parts. As they saying goes........A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks, again! Jay Novato, CA

So........................... I put 40#psi in the front and left the back at 35# psi as suggested by Ed in Mass and Carl, though they said 45/40, and it seems to have helped out. I'm still hesitant on going to 45 pounds in the front and 40 in the back, but might just give it a shot when the rain stops out here in the SF Bay Area. It helped out quite a bit on the steering aspect and seems to give the driver of the car more control and less wobble. Stay tuned. Jay Novato, CA

Thank you, Owen. I'll look it up in the book you recommend. Jay

What type of jack would have been sold with a 1934 Packard? Walker? What series or number? Thanks! Jay Novato, CA 1930 Packard 726 1931 Cadillac 355A 1932 Buick 8-86 Victoria 1934 Packard 1100

Just sold the plates on Ebay for a little over $300.

Extremely nice people! I had a long phone conversation with Don a couple of years ago and have purchased from them (his daughter Cyndi, too!) Here is their information: Cyndi Sommer McLauchlan American Arrow Corp. 248-435-6115 Phone 248-435-4670 Fax Jay Novato, CA

Good eyes! I missed that one. I still say it's not since it opens in the front and has those handles. J

Victor - I want to say, NO, that it is not original as I personally have never seen a Buick trunk with the handles on the side like those, and the folding front (as well as back.......never seen that....period) Cool concept, though! Buick trunks were distinctive with the painting matching the body, lifting from the top and having the two metal trim strips down either side with the latches at the top that opened the top only. No emblem on them either. Google 1934 Buicks, and take a look at the pictures. All the trunks are the same except for the leather ones that are aftermarket that people put on the cars that look like they are from the 20's. Marty Roth is a great source for this type of information. Put his name in the "search" and maybe get his PM on the forum. Jay Novato, CA

Shiny - You had asked about the 1934 Packard. It is a Standard Eight and has had the rear ratio changed for modern speed, though I have yet to bring the car up to modern day speeds. I like to take it low and slow on all my vintage cars. That's what I enjoy about them. Taking my time and enjoying the ride. As far as the White Walls, the width that I measure from the rim to the outside of the WW is 4-1/2". This has been an extremely informative thread from all the drivers with experience. Ed and Shiny, thank you for the invaluable knowledge on the tires! Jay Novato, CA

Ed, our roads out here in the West are as beat up as the rest of the country. God forbid that CA invest in her infrastructure when we have Social Programs that come first. Recently, on the news, it was estimated that Californians spend an additional $1200/year on repairs to their cars due to road conditions....pot holes, debris, etc....We may not have the snow, but we sure have the crummy roads!

Great stories and information from all. Thank you for all the clarification, all sides, both pro and con, and information on the tires, speed and associated cars. Carl, having spent many a summer in Santa Barbara at the family home is San Roque Park, I can visualize your car coming down San Marcos Pass. Thanks for sharing this part in your response! Jay

Horrible looking car and color! Sad to think that this is/was passed off as a Packard. Looks completely out of proportion with that windshield in addition to the other things that were pointed out earlier from different era's. Would Rollston actually do this to a car?

I have a set of step plates for sale. Please let me know if there is any interest. $180 or best offer + shipping. Jay Novato, CA

Matt - This is what I had read earlier on the Forum under a couple of different headings and all had said the same thing that you have said! They refused to use the name, but said it was the guy in TN with the big mustache and the name that ended in the name of a soft drink with an R on the end. So, yes, it appears that everyone else on this site is in agreement with what you've said! Jay

Glad you brought this subject back up. It's never too late to help other people out! Where were the new tires purchased from? Make/Manufacturer? Thanks so much as this will help me for future needs. Jay Novato, CA

Just a sub-note: I currently have the tires all around at 35psi. Wouldn't 45 and 40 be way too high and give the car an extremely hard ride? Jay Novato, CA

Thanks, Guys - Just got back from a trip abroad or would have thanked you earlier! Jay Novato, CA

What do most of you keep your tire pressure at on the 1934 1100 Series cars? Even pressure in all around? My tires are 7.00 x 17" and call for 35# but it seems to be a harder ride compared to 30#. Thanks! Jay Novato, CA

Dave - Well said! Jay Novato, CA

Victor - This might give you an idea of the color of Malolo Tan for the Buick. Jay Novato,CA

Thanks, Guys!! J

Not reproductions, I do know that. Just looking for year. Thx.

Does anyone know about what year these running board step plates are? Thanks! Jay Novato, CA