V.Milke

Hi: I am new to the forum, which I just found. I recently bought a 1931 Commander 8 sedan which is a decent original in need of lots of work. Few missing things, but among them, I need the window cranks and the interior door handles. I just have one of each, so I need at least 3 more. Would anybody have some available or might point me in the right direction? Thanks, Victor

Ed: Do you still have the car? I could be interested in it. Thanks, Victor

Hello: Have you sold your suitcases? If not, I could be interested in the 3 of them. Thanks V.Milke vmilke at paniplus.com.mx

I need a clutch cover (the heavy cast cover between engine and transmission) for my 1950 Super Eight... that is, the 327 engine. Question is about what I need to look for. Will a clutch cover for a 288 or 356 engine be the same or do I need the specific 327 engine cover. Thanks for any help victor.

I will second everybody's opinion. A must have. But I suggest another type of battery switch. Several manufacturers have a big heavy metal switch, with either a knob or a key to turn on and off. I use this type, installed in a way that the knob will be hidden under the carpet of a car, accesible from the driver's seat. Makes things easier. You don't have to open the hood to turn the green knob around, which by the way, makes it safer. I once had a short circuit on my ex-'47 clipper, and just reach by hand and turn the lever and problem is off till you are able to look at it. Perhaps by ignorance and also for respecting the originaly type of ground braided cables, in the case of my '47 and my '50, I manufactured a possitive cable, made out of 0 or 00 caliber black cable, soldered a terminal for the battery side, and on the other end a terminal to the switch, which was mounted at the side of the engine, right next to the transmission cover. From the inside, I just get my hand under the carpet and turn the switch. The other cable has a very small route... from the switch, right to the starter. Very small cable. True, you will need to make a small hole in your floor to put the head of the switch through it (the rest stays on the engine side and it not very noticeable), but I think it is well worth it, and also the about $40 cost of the switch... more expensive than the green one, but if I had to choose a switch for another car, it will be this type again. Victor.

Hi: Would anyone have a clutch cover for sale. It is the heavy cast part between engine and gearbox. My car has the 327 engine, it is a 1950 Super eight. Thanks, Victor Milke

Anita: Sorry to hear about your father's illness. He certainly had great tastes. It appears to be a 1932 DV32 cabriolet or convertible coupe. Gorgeous, and in beautiful condition. Victor

Hello Ed: Comming back to the forum after some time... and I see your posting. Yes! of course I would be very interested to see that information you mention about tops. I am happy to know that black was optional, as I feel better having the car with a 'correct' top. Could you email me directly to discuss how to do it?: vmilke@paniplus.com.mx I really appreciate your help. Thanks Victor

Ed: Thanks a lot for your response. It deffinately does not make me very happy: Tan top and an all silver car, as my car is, does not sound like a great combination... with marron, like in your case, it is another story, it must be stunning. I am familiar with the V12 convertible coupe you mention, I've seen it in a couple of books and it is stunning also, but thanks to the black top (with red piping if I recall correctly, to match the burgundy upholstery and chassis). My car is full silver, even up to a silver chassis, and it shows that at least at some point had chrome wheels, though they are now green, to match the upholstery. So too light or flashy for a tan top, in my opinion. Tought task to decide, as I wanted to go as original as possible. Thanks again victor.

Hi: I have a 1001 Eight convertible coupe, painted silver with a medium green, sort of olive green leather interior. Because of the silver color, a tan top in my opinion is out of the question, so I am planning on going with black (right now it has an "awful green" one). By the way, I have a picture in a book of a V12, convertible coupe, silver with black top, which would be a very similar outlook as to what my car should be, but I have a doubt regarding the interior, as my car shows that at some point the convertible top bows were painted in a sort of tan color, so... Could I have my car with a convertible top black on the outside and tan on the inside or should it be black/black? I want to ask what I SHOULD do... in otherwords, what did Packard used originally. Can anybody enlighten me on this subject? Thanks, victor.

I have a 1001 Eight convertible coupe, painted silver. Because of the silver color, a tan top in my opinion is out of the question, so I am planning on going with black. By the way, I have a picture in a book of a V12, convertible coupe, silver with black top, which would be a very similar outlook as to what my car should be, but I have a doubt regarding the interior, as my car shows that at some point the convertible top bows were painted in a sort of tan color, so... Could I have my car with a convertible top black on the outside and tan on the inside or should it be black/black? I want to ask what I SHOULD do... in otherwords, what did Packard used originally. Can anybody enlighten me on this subject? Thanks, victor.

It is what British call a Sports saloon, or a 4 door - 4 light, which in other words means a sedan with 4 windows on the sides, versus the more common (till the early 40's) sedan with 6 windows on the sides. In American cars, I've seen it referred as Club sedan. Victor

Congratulations on the 1st place, and more so for your attitude towards the hobby. That's what cars are for, to be ridden and enjoyed. Great way to promote the hobby. victor.

Congratulations on the Stutz. It does appear to be a 1926 or 27 AA sedan, and from what I can see in the picture, you shouldn't have much trouble restoring it as it appears to be in fairly good condition. Gorgeous car.

And there is another old mexican movie, dating from the 50's called "La sombra del Caudillo". I have never been able to see the movie, but I saw a picture out of it that shows a 1934 V12 town car (a car I have been after for quite some time).

There is a fairly new Mexican movie "La ley de Herodes", on which the car "star" is a 1940 120 sedan.

Rick: The parts you need are sold by Don Sommer. They should not be expensive as they are fairly simple. There is a plate that holds itself to the steering arm comming down on the chassis via another plate and two screws, and from there, you have a clevis pin, a rod, and a clevis pin on the other side that attaches to a small arm comming down on the left side on your Pilot ray units. Fairly simple. If you need, I can mail pictures, but it would be probably next week. Good luck Victor.

Thanks Rolf and Peecher: I looked for information on the authenticity manual but there is no reference to the car's height. I guess Peecher's 63" are my best bet, and find out the ground clearance to give that height. Thanks again victor.

Hi: Could anybody tell me the correct ground clearance for a 1941 Continental? My car sits too high, and it just does not look correct. I suspect it's leaf springs were repaired, but not correctly. Thanks for any help Victor

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I have a rotten 1941 air filter that came with my car. Apparently the car had leaks in the trunk and it was left in storage for lots of years with a humid trunk with the air filter inside. I had to replace the whole trunk floor, and of course the trunk material was rotten also. Unfortunately, the air filter rotted a lot too. Since I assume they are difficult to obtain and expensive, I am thinking of restoring it. Exterior sheet metal in the base is almost intact. The top cover has a large whole, but my body man can make a good patch there. Biggest problem is the interior, as the top part of the body, which serves to hold the filtering material and hold the top is completely rotten, but I think I understand what should be there and my body man can do it also. My main doubt is how the entrance of the tube going to the engine manifold should be fitted. Is this soldered to the air filter or just sits there? I don't have a clue as my full tube and tube entrance are missing. Can anybody help with description or pictures? Thanks, Victor.

Can anybody tell me how it is supposed to look like? Round glass bottle? Are the squirters in the cowl or in the windshield wiper towers? Where was the button to actuate them fitted? Thanks, Victor.

Thanks Rolf. Beautiful set. I'd sure wish it would be for a 41, as I need them. Victor.

Were these tall center bumper guards optional? Why do some cars have the small ones and other ones the tall ones? Thanks, victor.

My 1941 carba has a 06H casted on the driver's side, but no zephyr emblem on the right. It has the correct 3 screw base, so I assume it is original. Perhaps not al 41's had the zephyr emblem, or maybe my cars carb was changed at some point? Victor