Bob Stein

Yep - I bet if you do a search for the photo online it will come up as part of a 'For Sale' or other post. Obviously a scam.

I checked with the local O-Reilly's and found a solid metal exhaust donut of the right diameter (Nickson EG24519) for under $10. The Kanter gasket was a mesh that got eaten away in less than an hour's worth of driving. So far the Nickson seems to be doing well. I'll let you know how it holds up.

I need to get an exhaust flange gasket for my 1941 Packard 110 sedan. The new gasket included in the Kanter set lasted two drives before falling apart. Does anyone know what might fit and where I can get one?

My 1951 Land Cruiser came with the factory visor - it has a support rod in the center that screws into the cowl at the back edge of the hood and four chrome clamps that attach to the drip rails. I have lost the clamps over the years, and am hoping to find some.

Hiya! Best guess is that would be for the 1953, as the 49/50 had the clock in the glove box door.

Did Nash print an Accessory folder in 1949? I have vehicle sales literature, and have seen Accessory catalogs for other years, but have not seen one for 1949. I am looking for a list of what was available for the Ambassador that year.

I got one from Brent Havecost.

Brent Havecost emailed me that he had found one in his stock, and I bought it.

I have not been able to find a replacement for my 1949 Nash Ambassador's oil pressure sending unit. The 1950 used the same basic gauge setup - will one of those sending units work for the 1949? The OHV engine should be the same. I don't know what the difference might be.

I may have just passed up a great deal, but I turned down what felt like a scam. I got a call from a man at 530-338-6008 (A California cell phone) who offered me a NOS rear bumper for my 1949 Nash Ambassador for $450 plus $125 shipping from California. Why the suspicion? He is leaving for Hawaii tomorrow (So why is his cell phone based in California?) and would need the money sent immediately. He didn't know a fair price and 'called a buddy to find out how much his father had offered the bumper to the guy for'. He called back in under a minute - the guy had answered on the first ring and remembered the price of $450! Then he checked on shipping and called back in under 2 minutes with the quote of $125. The shipper he had called had 'just sent a bumper to Norfolk' and quoted the price immediately. A cautionary note to all who might get suckered by deals that are too good to be true. I also got an email this morning from David Meehan (meehandavid61@gmail.com) who is 'parting out a 1949 Nash Ambassador'. The picture (attached) was obviously clipped from the Internet, a 2022 ad for a 1949 Nash on Barn Finds (Potential Bargain? 1949 Nash Ambassador Super | Barn Finds). The car needed work but had beautiful chrome and a solid body. The email said he was parting the car out due to health and age issues. Except it would take far more effort to strip a car than to fix it up, especially given the apparent condition of the car in the picture. I may owe Mr. Meehan and the unnamed caller apologies, but both came across as scammers.

The Nash parts folks don't have the muffler in stock - any other avenues? One was ordered from Waldon's, but it looks like it will be a while before they make it.

Restored to as-new condition. Classic French moped. Black with removeable shopping basket, original tool kit, optional chrome 'crash bar and 'Solexine' auxiliary fuel can. New tires, tubes - 2002 Senior Grand National with repeat award in 2022, stored inside and unridden after restoration. Cleaned and made road-ready in 2022, runs and rides as new. Very light, easy to move and ride. 25 MPH, Details at Bob's 1966 Solex S3800 (caroholic.com). $1400. Contact postibob@gmail.com.

A yellow, fully restored and ready-to-go electric moped/bicycle developed and distributed by Malcolm Bricklin. LED tail/stop lights, emergency flashers, Halogen headlights, horn, dual mirrors, electronic remote security fob, computer and use meter. New batteries, tires, and tubes. 18+ mph and about 22 miles range. With original charger. Featured in Antique Automobile magazine November 2020, Senior Grand National Award in 2022. Easy to transport, practical to use. $950. Full information at: Bob's Bricklin EV Warrior Electric Mopeds/Bicycles (caroholic.com) postibob@gmail.com.

The original invoice for my 1949 Nash Ambassador Custom 4-door lists 'Jet Flow' among the other options. All of the other items are easy to identify. Does anyone know what the 'Jet Flow' referred to? I've done an internet and literature search.

Hiya! Sent off a membership application the day I bought the Nash!

Looking through my literature, I found out the Nash Ambassador had a cabin air filter that was accessed through a panel centered on the firewall. The space for the filter is 6.5" deep by 16 7/8" wide by 1/2" high. Has anyone found a modern equivalent? If not, has anyone made a filter using a household furnace filter? Seems doable.

I just bought a 1949 Nash Ambassador 4-door Custom. It has 44K original miles, and is an HPOF certified car, with the original paint, chrome, and interior. It has the factory radio, backup lights, clock, and dual spotlights (all working). I have always loved to look of the cars, and probably had flashbacks of 'The Adventures of Superman' when I saw it yesterday. I drove it today and was amazed at the performance, handling, and braking. Much better than I expected from a 74-year-old car! It has new tires, brakes, and wiring harness, and needs very little. I would like to find a clean rear bumper, as the one on the car rusted badly around the right bumper guard and it has been painted. I spent tonight going through eBay finding things to buy - first purchase was an original factory shop manual.

I purchased two Packard #371230 manifold gasket sets at Hershey - they consist of 5 Mc605D exhaust gaskets, three Mc3181 Intake gaskets, two dual-barrel carb gaskets, and what looks like an exhaust head pipe gasket (Mc3128). My 1935-1941 Packard Parts List identifies the package part number (37120) to Index 5.2902 - which doesn't exist in the parts book. Does anyone know the application of these numbers, and if the gaskets in this set will work for a 1900 1941 Six?

Was the Thunderbolt available for the Packard 6-cylinder engine? Only saw info on the 8. My 110 has the 6.

I inquired about these reproductions over 3 years ago to see if they had the blue variety and was told they were working on 3D printing and the cost would be far less than the $950 listed. I checked back a few times over the years and always got the 'working on it' line. I eventually bought used plastic off of eBay. I came home yesterday and found a package from LeVine on my doorstep - a blue reproduction waterfall center that I had never ordered with a COD invoice for $950 plus $34 shipping. But the real kicker is that the item is unusable! While it looks great on the front, the original waterfalls attach to the dash with metal tabs down the sides and along the top. The back of the reproduction is plain plastic - no way to attach. Has anyone else gotten the Junior Series 1941-42 waterfall from LeVine? If so. did it have the attaching tabs? If not, did you figure out a way to use it?

Thanks! I will check out those sources!

I recently bought a nice-looking 1941 Packard radio for my 110 sedan. It is missing the tuner knob, and most of the pushbuttons are missing or badly damaged. Has anyone got these items? Or failing that, has anyone substituted other knobs for the tuner and on/volume shafts?

I would like to find an intake/exhaust manifold assembly for my 1941 Packard 110 - looking for a good assembly with no cracks. I am planning to have the mating surface to the head decked, so it can be a little out of whack that way. I'm in Virginia.

The outer winguards (front and rear) appear to mount along the outer ends of the bumpers. Are you supposed to drill holes in your stock bumper to install them? I'd appreciate hole location/template information, or a photo showing the back side of an installed winguard outer point. I have a NOS set of front and rear bumper overriders but only one of the four 'L' tab brackets to install them. Studebaker #527807, illustration 1809-7, page 331 of the parts catalog. I have made some brackets, but would rather have the correct party if anyone has them available.

We are just a week away from the registration deadline for the hotel (January 9th). A lot of folks need to know if they should plan on staying for the awards banquet or not.