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  1. FYI from the sema san website....

    "Ohio H.B. 560, the bill to allow townships to confiscate inoperable vehicles deemed to be ?junk,? including collector cars, from private property died when the 2006 Ohio legislative session adjourned for the year. The bill was approved by the House, but was not considered by the Senate. It is highly likely that the bill will be reintroduced in 2007.

    The SEMA Action Network supports legislation that permits the outdoor storage of a motor vehicle if the vehicle is maintained in such a manner as not to constitute a health hazard. These vehicles could be located away from public view, or screened by means of a suitable fence, trees, shrubbery, opaque covering or other appropriate means.

    We will work with the Ohio legislature in the coming months to modify the bill?s language to provide that project cars will be guaranteed protection when properly maintained on private property."

  2. Ah - "officially" back to being clipped!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Sounds like you have been having a good time with your car though - and of course I'm very envious! I saw the photo in another thread - what a GORGEOUS vehicle!

    I have a quick technical question for you - any idea how to remove the speedometer cable from the transmission? We are (finally) removing our engine and can't figure this out, and the service manual doesn't seem to be much help <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> ..... car is a '41 110 Deluxe (I like the way the Packard video for the 1941 models called it a "Dee-Lukes"). Have fun pulling the rear hubs off to pack the bearings - I know we did! We did research and heard about hitting it with the lug tool a couple of times and letting it sit overnight and it should be on the floor - that sure didn't work for us! The driver side was worked on for a couple of days, with much WD40 being used. The passenger side took about 3 days of pounding, spraying and waiting. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Finally got them off and it was a good thing - the bearings were completely dry! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

    I guess you are having snow again today like we are?? I personally would like to see much more! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

  3. Okay - one of you said to use regular, the other said use premium..... Is this a personal preference thing?

    Right now our cars are in the "working on them" stage so the octane question is relevant for when we get them on the road. I didn't know a lead substitute was needed <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />, nor did I think premium fuel was needed. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

    I guess everyone has to be a newbie once in their lives <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

  4. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I forgot to add that you'll need to keep a soldering iron handy, because you'll need to re-use some of the light connectors, and there's always some extra wiring that is under there that will need repairing that is not included in the wiring harness. Such as extra heater, radio, fog lights, or a/c stuff <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It's really not all that bad, as long as you don't think it can be done in one afternoon or evening. When you get frustrated, it's best to just step away from it for a day, sleep on it, and do a little bit more the next day. I have found that while lying in bed, solutions to problems often pop into my head before going to sleep, which makes it fun to dive back in.

    When I installed my oil pan, I made a decision from the get-go that I would NOT EVEN attempt to put in those last four front bolts during the same day as fitting the pan and installing the 200 or so bolts in the rear. It's amazing how much easier frustrating tasks can be when you're fresh.

    Signed,

    West (former member of the clipped cormorant club... although... I replaced my cormorant with the plain-jane bail... does that allow me to still be a member?) </div></div>

    Thanks for the wiring info! I was under the delusion that yes, it could be done in a day... sadly mistaken I see! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Hope we don't run into any big surprises once we start!

    Us Southern Ohio Packard folks have to stick together, so your membership in the Clipped Cormorants is still valid! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

  5. Well Wally888, I have a run of the mill ES300 Lexus and I LOVE it - it drives like a dream. I wish I could have the SC430 so of course I'd advise you to look in that area. If I'm not mistaken, the SC400 isn't a convertible, only the SC430... but you're looking for a coupe anyways! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

    My sister has a 350Z and she really enjoys it, but I didn't think it was too comfortable.

  6. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Me Thinks DeeBee drank too much Glug....... </div></div>

    LOL!!!!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

  7. As promised, attached is the aforementioned article.

    One question, Patrick, I was looking specifically for the exhaust manifold tightening sequence but I don't see it mentioned here, only the head - am I missing something?? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

    Thanks!

    (ooops - sorry, submitted under my girlfriend's userid - that's what we get for using the same computer...! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />)... Neal

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  8. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ever tell you guys I got my car because of a breakup? </div></div>

    F14 - Don't leave us hanging - what's the story???

  9. 42

    Bought my first Reatta in '04 after my boyfriend bought his - I thought the CRT was soooooo cool and I thought the car was so comfortable and roomy - plus, I've always liked the looks of them. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

    Now my BF has 2 (one is a parts car) and I have 2. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

    One day I hope to own a driftwood convertible. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

  10. Barney,

    FYI - Voucher2001 stated in a previous post "The car is a '90, Gray with high mileage (137k). The body, however, is, no was, in excellent condition. I'm the second owner and the car has always been garaged. Mechanically the engine is strong, with rebuilt transmission. There are a few niggling problems....one headlight is balky, the AC is currently out, passenger side window is sloooooowww and the head liner needs total replacement."

    This may help in price assessment.

  11. Tommy,

    I have the same problem with my car - when I asked about it here on the forum I was told the following:

    "The switch bank is going bad. You need to repair or replace the pod.

    There are contacts in the switch that wear out or bend out of shape."

    When I asked where the switch bank and pod were located I was told this:

    "Switch bank or pod is the vertical row of light switches on the left side of the dash. They're all one assy."

    Hope this helps you out - I decided that until it really bothered me, I would just turn on the fog lights whenever I had the headlights on. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

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