Packard V-8 Club Meeting in Pahrump, NV

[WCraigH]

Starting May 20 (Saturday), there will be the [color:"red"] FIRST face-meeting of the Packard V-8 Club! Held at Craig's place in Pahrump, NV, everyone with an interest in Packard V-8s is invited to attend. Activitites will include:

First meeting of the PV8C. T-shirts will be available.

Photoshoot of a pretty model wearing the PV8C T-shirt at Red Rock Canyon.

Disassembly of most parts off the rusty CA 1956 400.

Inspection of Paul's 1956 Exec on sunday.

Assembly of KevinAZ's 1955 352+0.125 (374) during the event.

Engineering of Avanti Supercharger fitment to Eric's Pat.

Debut of adaption of Olds HV oil pump to Packard V-8.

When too hot to work: beer & BS.

Local motel rooms available.

If you're in CA or AZ or NV and have an interest, email me for local info. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Jack_Vines]

Hi, Craig,

Joke, right? Who would name a town Pahrump? (And such a town existed, who would admit to living there?)

thnx, jv.

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joke, right? Who would name a town Pahrump? </div></div>

Hey, it's in Nye County, NV 70 miles NNW of Las Vegas. I didn't name it, but there are lots of cool older cars here.

Jack, you are invited!!!

[Guest Randy Berger]

I'll be there in spirit. Make sure you take a lot of photos and post them here.

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> (snip) After the meet, I am sure you will post a few teasers here, but suspect you will have a dedicated page at the club website with many more pix. I'm

really looking forward to seeing the club T-shirt, but wouldn't dare ask you to spoil its exclusive premier at the meet. </div></div>

Thanks Brian! You have been a big help to the start of this club as well as Eric & I!

I'll post a few teasers on this DF, but will post lots of pix on my website at the conclusion of the 'meeting'. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[R W Burgess]

Sounds like a great get together you have lined up Craig. I'm keeping it at the top until it's over.

Wayne

[bernardi]

Craig -

Here''s another Pennsylvanian who can't be in NV for the party but would love to join the club and wear the T-shirt. Please put me on your list, too.

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sounds like a great get together you have lined up Craig. I'm keeping it at the top until it's over. Wayne </div></div>

Thanks for the support, Wayne! For those that cannot attend in person, I'll be posting pics on this DF and the Packard V-8 Club website so that you can be there [color:"red"] VIRTUALLY! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[joe kastellic]

You mention the odls-hybird oil pump is this the first one?? can I purchase one ?? BTW when is the 2nd meeting going to be held ?? How about a video of the meet ?? it would be great for instalation of the various updates , who knows maybe you guys will be the Discovery Channel ?? HAVE A GRAEAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> You mention the odls-hybird oil pump is this the first one?? can I purchase one ?? </div></div>

There will be two versions of this adaption of the Oldsmobile High Volume oil pump to the Packard V-8. Both versions will be for sale at a modest profit for the PV8C and machinest.

The first version adapts the stock Olds HV pump to the Packard rear main cap in the stock location. This is a bolt-on which could be done with the engine in the car. The stock bypass oil filter is retained.

The second version adapts a modified Olds HV pump for the additional purpose of fitting a full-flow oil filter. This version requires modifying the engine block, therefore the engine MUST be out of the car and disassembled.

There are several extensive threads on this DF on the subject, much of which lead to this development.

Both setups will be debuted at the Packard V-8 Club meeting. Pictures and text will be posted on this DF and the PV8C website after that. Completed kits will be available in the months that follow.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BTW when is the 2nd meeting going to be held ?? </div></div>

None are planned at this time, but maybe Brian H or Randy B will host one back east!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about a video of the meet ?? it would be great for instalation of the various updates , who knows maybe you guys will be the Discovery Channel ?? </div></div>

There will be innumerable digital pictures thoroughly documenting all events.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">HAVE A GRAEAT TIME!!!!!!!!!! </div></div>

Plan on it! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[WCraigH]

Another activity has been added to the PV8C meeting:

Demonstration (by Craig, who wrote it) of Packard V-8 specific drag race and top speed "what if?" calculator. This runs on a browser from the PV8C website. You'll need to be a member of the PV8C to access this program and have Java Script enabled in your browser.

This simulator will indicate what results in 1/8-mile drag, 1/4-mile drag and absolute top speed contest one could expect from changing engine performance, transmission type and ratios and rear end ratios on a 1955-56 Packard V-8.

Craig will demonstrate, explain the theory and implementation and discuss its accuracy. In any case, it's fun and alot cheaper than actually doing the mods.

This event will happen when it's too hot outside (95F temps expected in the afternoon) and before loosing everybody's ability to focus due to "refreshments". <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Guest Randy Berger]

<span style="font-style: italic"> BTW when is the 2nd meeting going to be held ??

None are planned at this time, but maybe Brian H or Randy B will host one back east! </span>

I will be at the Packard Museum in July 20th thru 24th. Brian usually makes it over at least on Friday or Saturday. Maybe I'll have a V8 club T-shirt to wear by then. It may not be an official V8 club meet, but we can get to know each other and put a face with a name.

[Rattpac]

Can I ask how many Packards are going to show up?

[joe kastellic]

Randy, missed you last yesr, hope to see you and Brain in 06, and enjoy some grest conversation. Joe

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can I ask how many Packards are going to show up? </div></div>

Three (Craig's 55 Pat & 56 400 & Paul's 56 Exec) or four (Dave S's 56J stored locally) or five (maybe Roy C's 56 400 will make it from CA).

Craig's 56 400 parts car will be disassembled during the meet as one of the club projects. Eric's 56 Pat will remain parked in KS as it is too far to drive. Kevin's 55 400 is apart in Tucson, but his engine will be at the meet and the center of attention for many reasons.

Additionally, there should be another 8 or more PV8C members (registered and honorary) attending at one time or another who do not own Packard V-8s. These people are enthusiastic mostly local supporters of Packards in general, Packard V-8s and the club.

Owning a Packard V-8 automobile is [color:"red"] NOT a requirement for membership in the Packard V-8 Club.

[Rattpac]

I am not a member of the Packard V-8 club, Straight 8 in my 53. Would I still be welcome to join in without being a member???

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am not a member of the Packard V-8 club, Straight 8 in my 53. Would I still be welcome to join in without being a member??? </div></div>

Absolutely! Maybe we can talk you into becoming a member once you're at the meet! Email me for local directions, etc.

Craig

[Guest imported_Speedster]

But be Careful, They will also try to sell you a V8 Packard...... But That's Not a Bad thing. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> LOL <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Rattpac]

Everybody knows what a v-8 is, even the nieve. But when you tell them it's a Straight 8 that gets their attention but I love Packards all the same! A real marvel of their time, "Just ask the man that owns one" <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> There will be two versions of this adaption of the Oldsmobile High Volume oil pump to the Packard V-8. Both versions will be for sale at a modest profit for the PV8C and machinest. (snip)</div></div>

Update on this: There will also be at least two plumbing options for the full-flow conversion varient. An "expensive" one using AN-type fittings and an "inexpensive" one using brass and hose. There could be a third varient using tube, but apparently the price of copper tubbing has skyrocketed recently (WAY more than gasoline), due to whatever.

The first two varients on the fullflow configuration (no varient on stock bypass setup) will also be shown at the Packard V-8 Club meeting in Pahrump!

Estimate prices on both and varients will be forthcoming after the meet.

[Rattpac]

Looks like I cannot make it after all, my job is going to require me to be around this weekend. :-(

Sorry <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

[WCraigH]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like I cannot make it after all, my job is going to require me to be around this weekend. :-( Sorry <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> </div></div>

Too bad, we were looking forward to meeting a fellow Packard owner/enthusiast in person. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> On the other hand, somebody will probably eat your share of the BBQ and drink your share of the beer! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Loyd Smith]

I am presently stuck in Florida and unable to travel due to medical reasons or would be in Pahrump. Had been planning on visiting another car enthusiast friend in Paradise Valley, AZ during this time frame anyway but the medicos put the skids on all of my travel plans. Please put me down for a T-Shirt and I will purchase one of the basic oil pump conversion kits when they become available at whatever price you come up with for them.

Hope you all have a lot of fun and am truly sorry that I have to miss this meeting. Maybe next time (in Kansas??)

[WCraigH]

Lloyd, sorry you can't make the trip. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> T-shirt is reserved (what size?) as is your place on the waiting list for oil pump conversion kit. We'll hoist a cold one to ya! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[bernardi]

When you are ordering T-shirts, please make mine a "large". Maybe next year I'll be able to wear it to the "2nd Annual" meeting.

[Loyd Smith]

T-Shirt size is Medium (anything larger than Small will work fine).

Hoist SEVERAL cold ones.