West Peterson Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 After all summer being apart, I have finally gotten my car back on its wheels. The latest items were shocks, which stalled the project several months. The first company I purchased shocks from was useless. I got my money back and got good advice from a friend as to where to send my originals. Put them on last weekend, put the wheels on and got it off the jacks. Also, reinstalled the radiator in the dog kennel (much to Lucky's chagrin<img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />), and cleaned out the fender-brace channels so I can slide the new wiring harness in place. It's amazing how much work can be done easily when the front end is removed.1. Kingpins2. Tie-rod ends3. Center steering link pin4. Engine mount5. Flush engine/check water distribution tube6. Rebuilt generator7. Rebuilt/restored carburetor8. Paint engine correct color9. Paint/detail accessories, i.e. horns, air cleaner, oil filter canister, generator, fan, pullys, a/c compressor, etc.10. Shocks, including steering knuckle pins/bushings11. Replace head nuts with chrome acorn nuts12. Fixed carburetor pre-heater valve in exhaust manifoldI guess that normally, all this work shouldn't take an average joe more than a month to complete, but it's taken me more than six months... Mainly working every other month for just a few days at a time.I'm hoping that by mid-November I'll be able to take it out for a drive before putting it away for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 "Replace head nuts with chrome acorn nuts"You better watch it, you might lose points for that! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 I toiled weather or not to do it, because I'm normally not one for any extra bling or glitz, but they were given to me so I decided to do it. I'm not interested in "points," but if it wasn't a correct option, I certainly wouldn't have done it. With the air-conditioner evaporator filling up most of the trunk, I don't have any extra room to store trophies anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 West, May I ask who rebuilt the shocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">West, May I ask who rebuilt the shocks? </div></div>Yes, you may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Five Points Auto Shocks, Santa Ana, Ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 And may I ask who didn't do a good job? I was planning to send mine to Apple Hydraulics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'd rather not say. I'm sure you understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After all summer being apart, </div></div> It's Terrible 'Being Seperated (Apart) from your Love', Isn't it. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 S____T! I just noticed from the picture that I put the shocks on the wrong sides. The center spring bolt should be facing the rear of the car on both sides. !@#$% <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I put the shocks on the wrong sides. </div></div> Hey, Nobody will Ever Know, Except US! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> It's Really Lookin' Good! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I hope you are going to at least Paint that Exhaust Manifold, tho. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />I got some High temp manifold paint, from Eastwood, that looks good and last a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 The exhaust manifold paint from Eastwood is a great product--make sure you glass bead the manifold till it's spotless. That condition will last about a half hour, unless you get the Eastwood product on before then. Looks great, lasts long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 West: Could you please post some other pictures of your fine Packard. How about some shots of the interior and the trunk area showing the ac unit.John F. Shireman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 I don't have a photo of the evaporator in the trunk, and it's backed into the garage with its bumper against the wall. When the a/c was first introduced, the evaporator had a heater built into it. Midyear change took that out. Since my car was delivered in July 1940 (the highest-known serial number for the touring sedan body), it does not have the integrated heater. There is, however, an accessory heater in the floor of the rear compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Front compartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 division (without divider window) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The exhaust manifold paint from Eastwood is a great product--make sure you glass bead the manifold till it's spotless. That condition will last about a half hour, unless you get the Eastwood product on before then. Looks great, lasts long. </div></div>I will definetely do that when the time comes to replace the gasket. There is nothing wrong with it right now, so I chose not to remove it at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgirl05 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hey West - Nice car!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> And nice lift!I'm in the market for a lift - what kind is yours and does the 2 post work well for you with your cars? We have a '41 Packard and I wanted to make sure a 2 post would work out.Not to hijack the thread - I have a post about this on the AACA General Discussion if you wish to respond there..... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 The lift in the photo is actually in the Packard Museum in Dayton. It was taken two years ago when my office was on the second floor. What model 1941 Packard have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 "if it wasn't a correct option, I certainly wouldn't have done it."Chrome acorn head nuts were an option in 1940? Are they listed in the Packard approved accessory book? Or are they just something Packard put on a few of the show cars so they looked pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgirl05 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The lift in the photo is actually in the Packard Museum in Dayton. It was taken two years ago when my office was on the second floor. What model 1941 Packard have you? </div></div>We've been to the Dayton museum quite a few times - what a great place! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />We have a 110 "Deluxe" currently sitting with it's clip off awaiting some engine work. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 Maybe we should start a Southwestern Ohio club and call it "Clipped Cormorants." <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="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />Moving my car to a bigger garage tonight just down the street. A neighbor has offered his empty two-car garage to me. The downside of this is that it will be out of the way, and therefore my desire to finish it may not be as strong. I've got some momentun going, though, hopefully I can keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe we should start a Southwestern Ohio club and call it "Clipped Cormorants." <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="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />Moving my car to a bigger garage tonight just down the street. A neighbor has offered his empty two-car garage to me. The downside of this is that it will be out of the way, and therefore my desire to finish it may not be as strong. I've got some momentun going, though, hopefully I can keep it up. </div></div>Please feel free to come out to the west coast to help me figure out this steering wheel. I have a neighbor who's real good with things like this going to help me on Saturday. I think I think I decided not to touch the grill chrome this year. It's not easy getting access to the grill without a good chance of getting something scratched.I can see where having to trugged down to someone's place to work on a car could slow you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 My wife talked me out of moving the Packard down the street, said something about wanting me at home working on the car. She even gave up her stall for the Family Truckster (jumped all over that). Saturday, finished up the underdash wiring, removed the radio head to get fixed, AND swapped the shocks. We pulled the car out of the garage and found two new fan belts in the trunk. A correct-size one for the main fan-pulley to generator and harmonic balancer, and the other for the air conditioner. It was almost like Christmas. Hoping to have the car back on the road by the end of November, just in time for the winter driving season. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Took the shocks back off, swapped them around (left to right, right to left), and put her back down again. Routed the new wiring harness through the small hole in the firewall, then managed to get myself real "small" and rewired under the dash. Pulled the dash panel in front of the driver, forward, and was able to rewire the gauges with ease, plus pulled out the speedometer to free up the the frozen needle. Notice in this picture the insulation over the entire firewall. This was part of the air conditioning procedure in July 1940. It seems they were experimenting constantly during the first year, as I've seen no two a/c systems quite the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 West,Your mixed up shocks reminded me of the grey 902 Packard Coupe Roadster that was up for auction at Hershey. The Pilot Ray light turned in the opposite direction of the wheels. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />The bidding got up to $120K...surprising as this car looked like it was rode hard and put away wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Not a bad lookin' car, Even tho it's Still in Primer paint. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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