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Highlander160

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  1. Like the title says, NOS. Superb condition, part #1112389, date code inside is 5 K 12 (oct 1955). All NOS GM cap, rotor, points. A complete distributor. I think $150 SHIPPED is fair, don't you? Look at the pics, ask questions. Direct message here or text/call: 734 6 3 7 1 4 21 Thanks...
  2. Ok, I'll risk this one. Delete it mods if you must but fundamentally it fits. 36 Ford 3W. This car ahd the finest original sheetmetal I'd seen. Black (what else) and it wasn't a new style "street rod" it was PERFECT. Big n little tires, perfect stance with long front shackles. Had juice brakes, a 39 trans, and a 283 mated to that. Interior was copper and white pleats on the door panels and seat, white headliner, smoothed dash with old SW gauges. Moldings and dash were painted old Chevy copper too and it had a 59 Impala wheel. Sold it because we made so dadgum much at the time. Just under 4 grand (!) and today it would probably bring close to 70. If I have to stay on point I also miss my legit 69 Boss 302. Treated to all the Ford "Total Performance" tricks, fast, sexy looking, rare, and plain. No woodgrain, console, rear slats or spoiler. The only option was an AM/FM stereo. and mid level seating (knit vinyl I think it was called). Thanks, feeling melancholy and nostalgic now...
  3. Might not be everyone's style, yet appropriate. I mean, it ain't Sinatra but I'm 65 and still like this 30-some years later: Turn it up, enjoy...😎
  4. I'll see your "...silver is just grey..." and raise you a Packard in "Steel Dust Light Polychromatic" Yes, that was a real color. I was inspired by 2 things when I did this. The late Bob Turnquist used to bring his color book to Hershey. This was in it. Looked like Rustoleum fence paint the poly was so fine. 2nd I'd seen a picture of a Packard Eight this color, even though it was an old BW promo pic. You'd have to be an obtuse barn donkey to say it was anything but silver. For the record I'm not being that said barn donkey, just enjoying the topic. Hope it's taken that way. On another note, if you just "listen" to your vintage car (original numbers aside) it will tell you what it wants to be. I have a wonderful idea for a 740 roadster too, but most can't "see it" without actually seeing it and tend to shine me on about it.
  5. I get the enviro spirit, but my worries center on who's handling it from supplier to me. What I've been getting comes in a resealable container. Excellent for unused used and spares. That's recycling at it's finest. I like flat gaskets and pump rods that aren't bent. Over a dozen years and so far so good. Not much more we can do with recycle. Already too much of that "raw material" that will never get used. Now it becomes islands of garbage in our seas and oceans by those who don't care. What I do care about is a quality product at a fair price that arrives as promised. Plastics make a nice shell on a landfill that contains the methane that runs generators that attach to the grid. Talk about renewables. And no moderators, I'm not being political. Think pragmatic insteadπŸ˜‰
  6. Are there any more shots of this one? Excellent story, I'd love to see a nice profile pic. I was told a special client in Terre Haute, IN had the car commissioned thru Packard and their Terra Haute dealer to come up with a speedster on a Twin Six chassis. Anyone?
  7. I've found that Dietrich is a complicated topic for some. In it's time they had to keep their workers busy and were technically "attached" to Murray. I'm sure someone can provide business structure but it isn't relevant. Some time in 32 Packard identified Dietrich for their conv victoria and conv sedan bodies. History says many bodies were built years before they became cars which is quite odd. Experienced craftsmen who take on the restoration know well the differences from late 31 thru 34. I have to wonder if maybe base structures were made ready to accept fresh styling, as a whole body would need the huge changes notable between a 32 and a 34, especially in the individual custom styles. Still even today the name Dietrich is a very desirable aspect whether it be a standard offering or an individual custom.
  8. Pretty hard to find good ones. Are senior Clippers out of fashion now?
  9. "Unlock" your search for a senior Packard handle. I have a 35,000 mile survivor and this handle is better than those. Questions? Ask...
  10. A lovely pair of original outer rocker panel moldings for 41-2 and 46-7 127" wheelbase Clipper models like Super and Custom Super. Usually unobtainium but these are really really nice. Since the pics were taken I washed em in wax n grease remover and rubbed a little Mother's on each. Super nice. They'll be shipped in a PVC tube for safe transport. $500+ shipping or make a friendly offer. 7 3 4 6 3 7 14 2 1 (text ok) or message me here.
  11. I'll give this another week maybe, then I may just cannibalize it for some other hot rod Mallory distributors. Same parts inside, so that means stuff is always available for future service. Clock's tickin...
  12. Ok, old service book said remove field wire to polarize regulator so I did. It worked. 56 MK II. Thanks...
  13. I have over 350 NOS/NORS fuel pumps. Nailhead? Check. 57 T-bird. Yup. Olds? International truck? Ford FE? Even a 63-65 Chevy 409. If you're in a massive gotta-have-it-now hurry I may or may not be able to accommodate, however, giving me a day or 2 to check inventory for your needs is more realistic. Prices vary but will include flat rate shipping. For example, I want $130 shipped for the 409. $150 for the T-Bird/312. $75 for the Ford FE. Builders/suppliers, want em all? I'll leave you smiling for a cpl years. Let's make a deal...πŸ˜‰ Tagged 57 Tbird: New 63-65 409 pass: New Mopar: Message me here, but it's faster to text or call: 7 3 4 Six 3 7 One 4 2 1 just an FYI, I goof the ph number to avoid robo calls. Check around the forum, I'm not some Algerian prince stuck at sea...🀭
  14. Well, I just installed an NOS regulator on a 12V Ford system (Continental MK II), no charge after. Oops, gotta zap the regulator. Disconnect the field wire from the regulator and flash from BAT to FLD. Put it back on, charging which was confirmed by the gauge and the headlights getting a wee bit more glow, but nothing like and alt does. Yes, regulators need polarizing with the FIELD wire removed. Talk about old school...πŸ™„
  15. Check the grounds and contact surfaces of the headlights. Today's paints make a heck of an insulator. Quick test, turn em on and ground a mounting bolt.
  16. Who's working on a 65? I'll be sorting thru mine very soon and might have some stuff. Till then, whatcha got? Mine was a Montero Red HT, 4spd, 4bbl, no console. Now it's a factory air tri-power, with GM disc brakes too. Work in progress, a "someday" variant. I have doubles and triples of stuff, have some extra sheetmetal (nice doors, fixable fenders and various trim parts) and over the next several weeks will compile a list and float it out there. Here's mine... Enjoy...
  17. This is a decent outside door handle for 41-2 Packard seniors. Not NOS, but pretty dadgum nice. Lock is not all seized, no key though. Driver quality or easily restored compared to most. Take a look, big pic files. How about $150 including flat rate shipping. Message me here or: 7 3 4 6 3 7 1 4 2 1 (text or call).
  18. This a new clip on accessory visor mirror for GM cars, not brand specific, perfect condition. I 1st thought NOS but probably older repro part. $47 includes flat rate shipping. Postal Money Order preferred pmt. Message me here or text/call: 7 3 4 6 37 1 4 2 1
  19. I'm never offended by respectable offers, but shipping is included, so there's that...πŸ˜‰
  20. Update: I also have the base, the part that mounts to the cyl head. So there...🀭
  21. What a cool old part, never even seen one before. This is for the 320cid and 384cid straight 8s from probably 30 thru 39. Good tight shaft with no wear, even the points and rotor are good. Has vacuum advance too and the weights and plates are not stuck. Only one I've ever seen was on ebay for $495 😧 I figure I'll be a true "Packardite" and offer this for $150 shipped in the lower 48. If I'm crazy tell me, I got thick skin😁 734 637 14 21 (texts accepted)
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