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I think all of them had the supercharger as standard. Studebaker's effort to keep the horsepower similar to the previous Packard-designed V8

3M has technical centers that are geared to supporting industrial applications but an excellent source for info and in some cases where to get it. There is one in the Detroit area and the central one in St Paul. Lord is a bit harder to contact, I think they are in Erie, PA. Since you know your mat is polyurethane you can get an accurate recommendation.

Don passed away earlier this year, but his company is called American Arrow in Clawson, MI. americanarrowcorp.com

taking the first photo gallery as a random sampling: original appearance prewar: 0.6% (1 car) original appearance, post war: 27% Modified: 44% Used Cars (late model): 28% This was a quick sort. Some of the "modified" would switch to "orig, post war" with a wheel change, but I was too lazy to go back and split that out. You might classify a given car differently, but the total is high enough that these splits should be fairly accurate. I don't think this is a totally random sample of the hobby because prewar car owners generally don't like to drive in a traffic jam like Woodward Cruise. Nonetheless, what do you think this says (if anything) about the hobby?

Since the 22nd series Super Eight convertible came out in 1947, the "47-8" label is not really off. The glove box lid is off a Custom 8. It appears that the correct chrome-framed glass rear window is gone. Looks solid but needing pretty much everything. Hydraulics for top, seat, and windows. You identified the key issue - realistic price evaluation by owners

I generally called drug testing "the stupid test" because if you know you are going to be tested as a condition of employment..... And yet there were failures This is becoming a much more difficult area with the legalization of marijuana in many states as the testing quantification and impairment levels are not as established as alcohol, and THC is a slow eliminating chemical.

what an excellent question. I think there should be some consistency in zoning laws regarding old cars, RV's, and boats. All are large objects that sit out for extended periods and which can be considered by some unattractive. One sensible term I've seen is that any of these must be behind the front of the house. If "visible from the street" is part of the regulation, then fencing regulations need to also be compatible.

The unpaid internship is particularly abused in pre-vet students trying to boost resumes in a very competitive process. Engineering internships, at least in my experience ,were on the other hand very generous - you were paid like a new grad. All depends on supply/demand in the profession.

how do you take in a trade without knowing its value, unless you are really fat on the initial margin?

You can like the idea or not, but it's pretty common out there. The most common is when the company pays for your college while you are working for them. The first wide use I was aware of was when Ross Perot's energy company did most of their hiring from a small Texas college, and thought fresh grads were learning as much as producing.

You do realize Hankook has a plant in Tennessee, yes? I believe all Kumho's are imported from Korea or China

This issue is not unique to the auto restoration business. You can have a non-compete clause in an employment contract, but be aware that they are very hard to enforce because you cannot prohibit a person from earning a living in their field. Another route is to have a sort of "vesting" whereby a new employee who leaves within the first couple of years owes you a declining compensation for the education they received on the job.

lots of rods and used Corvettes

West, the curly type you originally refer to was I think called "Persian Lamb." It was a fashion fad in the 60's I believe, and as you say not around so much anymore.

Mouton, as the name implies (it means "sheep"), is a sheepskin with a special process to create a long, lustrous pile

41 Cadillacs had a factory option for fog lights replacing the emblems

giving some examples of what type of car would probably help - your description is vague

could the oval be the frame for a plastic insert?

Handsome car! Where are you located, and what is the condition of the various things , beyond original? Does it run - it's up on blocks. It's had some work in the past - the red trim on the hood is not likely original

pretty obvious that this not be completely original

I believe Ford's normal practice was to put lower color code (Z), then upper color code (E)

original to when? Polyacrylate became commercially available in the late thirties. All plastic lenses I've seen are are post world war two ( polyacrylate replaced glass canopies on WWII planes as "new" technology). Who are les Citroens as a source?

To have a pedantic spasm here, advertising obfuscation is common but that doesn't make it correct. A long sedan without a division window is not a limousine. A small convertible sports car is not a roadster if it has side windows. And a less boxy four door is not a coupe (looking at you, Mercedes).

Dearborn is not a terrible area, although the part west of Southfield, which includes the little downtown, is better. There is a large Middle Eastern community , so if you enjoy that cuisine I would plan on eating there. From Niagara Falls, check whether it looks better to go via Cleveland or via London. if the latter, check the bridge vs tunnel into Detroit for the quicker crossing as you get near.

faded but unpitted chrome trim is desireable. the "bulls balls" taillights (the head of Packard called them that) fit several years of Senior models. If this still has the starter engaged by depressing the gas pedal, the carburetor with vacuum switch is a good part. Again , pay a visit to Packardinfo website