ElGroucho
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On 8/29/2023 at 7:04 AM, Owen_Dyneto said:
I don't know what the mounting issues might be, if any, but you might look for a Packard 5-bladed fan as used on the 356 engines 1940 thru 1950.
Thanks Owen, I'll look into it
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On 8/21/2023 at 9:44 AM, HH56 said:
Does not look like anyone has installed a modern 6 blade on a 37. Packard did offer a heavy duty fan on some postwar models which could be retrofitted back to the 39s and a different fan was offered for 38s but nothing earlier than that. Finding one of the original heavy duty fans would probably be difficult. A few have installed flex fans on various models but the issue with modern fans is the Packard fan pulley has a large diameter boss for the fan center hole but modern fans and those for most other engines have a much smaller hole. Ready made adapters and spacer bores do not seem to come in diameters that come close to those Packard used so anything of that nature needs to be custom. Some have used washers at the mounting bolt holes to space the fan away from the hub but that sort of defeats the purpose of ensuring the fan is absolutely centered. Others have enlarged the fan hole but that too is problematic if a slight error is made. Do not believe spacing to the radiator has so far been an issue but each model does almost require its own engineering particularly if there is any extra fan belts.
Thanks for the reply. Yes I've encountered the issue that you explain about the diameter of the boss. I have googled and vaguely remember someone stating that they installed a fan from an early pre war Cadillac? that bolted in. However that was a few months ago and can't find the post. Can't remember if it was this site or Packard Info site. I could be wrong though and they may have been speaking of a post war.
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My car (1937 120-C) runs average temp 180-190 puttin' around. Just doesn't like the usual sitting in parade traffic or unmoving for a bit. Then temp will climb. Was thinking of installing a 6 blade fan to help a bit. Anyone install a 6 blade that'll bolt right in and have the clearances on a 1937?
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Great job! Looks good.
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I just received my top and was taking inventory. Ended up figuring out that there's a piece of flat metal that holds the rear window curtain up with turnbuckles. I do not have this piece, I didn't realize until now that I am missing this. Does anyone know the length, width and gauge of this piece, so that I can make one. Thanks in advance. Pictures attached for reference.
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On 11/10/2022 at 7:27 PM, mark graber said:
Have you perused Steele's catalog? They carry several generic rubber extrusions.
Best of luck,
Mark
I have a catalog, I don't see just this piece for sale. I'll try to give them a call.
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So I have the full running board rubber but I'm missing the small piece that butts up against the rear fender. Does any place sell just this? Or any suggestions on something similar that I could get from the big box stores and use? Thanks in advance
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1 hour ago, West Peterson said:
Junior or Senior? Senior is actually a radiator cap. Junior is just an ornament.
I guess that'd help. Thanks for the reminder, it's a jr
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2 hours ago, Ozstatman said:
See this listing from the Packard Buy/Sell Forum.
Thanks. I've dialogued with Will before in the past and he doesn't have just the base.
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Wondering if anyone has just the base for a Goddess of Speed hood ornament? I have an NOS Goddess of Speed, but she's missing the base. Thanks in advance. 1937-1938, #4531 is the number stamped on the base.
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Looking for a rear window frame, inside and outside moldings. It doesn't matter if it's the larger sedan (7 1/2"). Thanks in advance.
6 blade fan
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Ah bummer. Wish there was an easy solution.