tbirdman

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I concur, definitely not plated like the 32.

Is this wrench what you are refering to? Seems to me like a box wrench with an offset would work better to get the bolts on the top. While I'm there I should buy the socket set with the laser etch lettering so I can read them.

Looks like I need a deep offset box wrench. I thought that they may be a socket/wrench combination that would work as I read about the necessery torque settings. Looks like that there's no way you can get a torque wrench in there.

Thanks. I talked to a Packard mechanic that says he uses a box end wrench that is curved at one end. He indicated that he had bought it that way. So he's bringing it to our meeting tonight.

I'm in the process of removing my manifolds. It appears that a lot of the bolts on the exhaust manifold are hard to remove because of clearance. That is I can't get a socket in there. Also a box wrench will hit the engine head. Is there a method to remove these easily? Can you do it without removing the head first?

Ji=ust took mine off. The sequence of mine were rubber pad, metal plate springs and then nut all below cross bar.

I would think it would be OK but I'm no expert. Who did you have yours done by, and why did you choose them?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Okay. Now put the Godess of Speed on top of the grillshell and you're done!! Oh, and certainly with your Photoshop skills, you know how to put the 1932 hubcaps on the chrome wheels. </div></div> I was too lazy to put the Packard hubcaps on. I was thinking more of the nude llique mascoy.

OK two more different looks!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Restorer32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love the chrome hood doors on the second car, a seldom seen option. I have an original 900 hood with chrome doors. </div></div> On a dark color car maybe, but I think chrome louvers on my car would not add to the car appearence.

In 32 options where painted wheel, painted wheel with chrome spokes or chrome wheels and spokes. Here's a neat picture of Clark Gable standing next to a coupe roadster with chrome wheel disc covers. I now had wished I went with black walls as they would have looked good with the chrome wires. However I do not want to spend the $$$ now for the wheels plating and then about $1500 more for tires.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I really, REALLY believe that once you get your sidemount cover on, you'll see a world of difference. JUST DON'T CHROME IT! </div></div> West, On the two pictures, I like the painted wheels the best. SO maybe you were right

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Restorer32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would be interesting to see a Photoshopped pic of your Packard sporting wires with painted hubs and rims and polished stainless spokes, another legitimate option. </div></div> That could be a possibility though I need to find a car with wheels close to mine. Let me see what I can fine.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Packin31</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That was quick nice job . Looks good. Only thing about chrome wire wheels is cleaning them I had them on an old motorcycle what a treat to cleaning them. By the looks of them shutters they don't look to bad in this picture. </div></div> Actually the shutter is this picture are stuck open because of the themostatic control is on the fritz. I chose to adjust them open until I replaced the unit the winter as it only happened 3 weeks ago. The shutters were what I call driver chrome. Excellent for being original, but not up to the rest of the car.

For grins, I added chrome wire wheels to my car

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dayton Wire is about two miles from my office. Right across the street from my son's high school. </div></div> So can I ship my wheels to you for you to look after and can you get me a AACA discount

Thanks for all of your help. I missed a few screws at the base of the unit and then with two hands we were able to separate the two units. Off to the chrome shope tomorrow to get my lady's teeth whiten

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can always use a little Arkansas chrome! </div></div> I hate to ask what is Arkansas chrome, but I suspect it's chrome spray paint.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Restorer32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ron Monte in New Jersey used to plate and rebuild Packard wipers. Likely he still does. I have no other contact info. </div></div> I spoke with Ron and he won't do it any more. He said he doesn't know of anyone else that will do them Issue is the pot metal quality. It gets distorted because of the heat in the plating process and are very tough to get working after that.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tbirdman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrpushbutton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea, Wes, I thought of the distribution tube after posting that. The distribution tube is a brass quadrillaterial shaped tube that evely distributes the cooled water along the length of the engine block. There is an access plate on the top-front of the engine far accessing the tube, and they can and do rot with age, limiting the ability of the coolant to do its job. They are being reproduced. </div></div> In that case, it was replaced about 13 years ago. I'm assuming it should sill be good. </div></div> I think I mispoke. I was thinking on the water jacket cover. Is that removed to access the water distribution tube?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrpushbutton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea, Wes, I thought of the distribution tube after posting that. The distribution tube is a brass quadrillaterial shaped tube that evely distributes the cooled water along the length of the engine block. There is an access plate on the top-front of the engine far accessing the tube, and they can and do rot with age, limiting the ability of the coolant to do its job. They are being reproduced. </div></div> In that case, it was replaced about 13 years ago. I'm assuming it should sill be good.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Packin31</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I recalled correctly mine just had a bunch of tiny screws that held the chrome shell to the radiator. Took them out and shell came right of the radiator. I can take a look at it for you tonight since it is just leaning up against the wall in the garage. </div></div> I may need two hands. I thought the radiator and the shutter came out in one piece, so I thought I unbolted everything to allow that. I was trying it alone so I'll get some help tonight. I don't want to scratch the painted shell thoough I could chrome it

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you need me to take a picture of the special tool we made to "power flush" the engine? Remember to take the water distribution tube out to make sure it is in good condition. </div></div> So what is the water distribution tube? I was planning to take the radiator to the shop to have the flush done.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrpushbutton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">might be a good time to take that radiator to a rad shop and have it power-flushed </div></div> That's in the plan. No sense doing all of this without doing doing the power flush.