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    F/S Tickets to The Amelia Island Concours Event

    in CCCA - Buy/Sell

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    Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have had to cancel our trip to the Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance Event . I have (6) Tickets that include early entry and lunch and (3) tickets to the Saturday Seminar for the IMSA  GTP drivers.

    The face value is $1575.00 and I am willing to take the best offer. I have spoken to the ticket office and they are transferable.

    Please feel free to text 704-906-7544 or email sapuckette@gmail.com.

    F/S Tickets to The Amelia Island Concours Event

    in AACA - Shows and Tours

    Posted

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have had to cancel our trip to the Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance Event . I have (6) Tickets that include early entry and lunch and (3) tickets to the Saturday Seminar for the IMSA  GTP drivers.

    The face value is $1575.00 and I am willing to take the best offer. I have spoken to the ticket office and they are transferable.

    Please feel free to text 704-906-7544 or email sapuckette@gmail.com.

     

    Warmest Regards,

     

    Packard Rebuild Input ??

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Guys,

    Thank you so much for all of the advice................Each response is very appreciated!!

    I would like to comment on the radial tire conversation. When I purchased the car, the previous owner had purchased a new set of radial whitewalls for the car. This was a first for me as all of my other cars have the bias ply. I don't know enough about the science behind this, but I can tell you I did not like the way it drove . I didn't drive it enough to describe exactly what was going on, but I first response was " I can't wait to change these tires out"

    Thanks again.

    Steve

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    Packard Rebuild Input ??

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm in the process of restoring my 1940 Packard 160 Convertible Sedan. This will not be a "frame off" , but most of the car will be rebuilt, repainted , etc.......without pulling the body off. I want a very nice touring car not afraid to drive it.

    One of my biggest concerns is how do I determine the condition of the engine without pulling it down? It ran great when I started the project , but I'm second guessing myself as to what I should do with the engine. 

    Will a compression check suffice? Or are there any other diagnostic checks to perform?

    I'm looking for any thoughts and input!

    Regards, 

    40 Packard Super 8 160.JPG

    Pros and Cons of the Paint Stripping Processes

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Thanks guys, for the input.........I think the best option for me is going to be the chemical strip. There is a co in PA. called MEC Chemical that has been recommended to me. I spoke with them and after the final process, the parts  are sprayed with a water base rust inhibitor that will need be  washed off. Other than the long distance drive, it sounds like the direction that I want to go.

    Also, I'm not going to pull the body off the frame, so I'm looking  into the option of blasting the underside with dry ice. 

     

    Thanks again for  the sage advice..............

     

     

    Pros and Cons of the Paint Stripping Processes

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I've started the process of restoring my 1940 Packard Conv. Sedan and I wanted to get some input regarding the process of stripping the metal in prep for painting. I've read through a lot of the old posts regarding the subject matter and there seems to  be pros and cons to all types, from sand blasting to metal stripping. I am interested to hear if the latest technology of "dustless blasting" has any merit.

     

    I'd be interested to hear what process most folks are utilizing these days......... Chemical Stripping , soda blasting, Dry Ice, etc. What are the drawbacks to each process.

     

    Thanks for the input!  

    Leaf springs

    in Technical

    Posted

    Harry, If it's not too much trouble , can you provide data on a 1940 Packard 160 Super 8 Conv Sedan? I am in the process of working with Mike at Eaton Springs and would like to have the correct info.

    Thank you! Regards,

    Steve P

    Thank you Hershey Region

    in Hershey Meet

    Posted

    WOW........................all I can is what a week!  Worn out and exhausted,we've settled in for the night and I wanted to say how appreciative I am for the great job that everyone did putting on a spectacular event.

    The weather was great and the the crowds were huge!     Kudos to the Hershey region and everyone involved. Many thanks for all the hard work and hospitality.

     

      Regards,

    Steve P

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