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I painted my aluminum radiator with rattle can lacquer. Good coverage on the tanks, but just enough on the core to cover. No primer coat and it...
First thing I would do is check your distributor's vacuum advance. Make sure it is functioning. Second, is it connected to the ported or full...
Go to PackardInfo.com. This is the site for everything Packard. Many knowledgeable and helpful folks there to help you out.
I just sold my 30 A Roadster. I advertised here and on Hemmings Online. Got good immediate responses from both ads. Ended up selling it to a...
I am running 7.50x16 on rear and 5.50x16 on front. They provide a nice rake.[ATTACH]
The Roadster has been sold!
More photos with top up and down and a view of the gas tank and battery.
Body and Interior: Brookville all steel body Lebaron Bonney folding and removable fabric top with tonneau cover Duce style grille and louvered top...
I just started my 81st orbit. Don't let the old man in.
Call Mike at Cross Roads Restorations (12209 Twin Creeks Rd, Manchaca TX 78652, 512-998-3517, mike@xroadsrestorations.com).
My father was the Packard dealer in Santa Fe, N. Mex. from 1929 to 1954. After Packard he sold Hudsons and had an International service franchise...
IIRC, Seagrave bought the rights to make the V-12s from Pierce Arrow. PA owners club members may be able to help you with your engine. JWL
VELCRO - Velvet and Crochet. Think about it...
Beautiful and thoughtful work. In one of the first photos posted is one showing the front brakes. It looks like to me that the shoes are installed...
My Brookville 30-31 A Roadster has a seat from a Chevy S-10. Comfortable and has the folding back.
Thanks, guys. I know Ryan is busy, but wondered if something had changed. No big deal.
I renewed my membership in June. Usually a new plate arrives a couple of weeks later. Dues payment was processed per my credit card statement....
On Tuesday night I got my model of the #12 Ferrari 312T F1 (1975 championship car) off the shelf and placed it on display on the old radio. Then...
A fire extinguisher AND a smote alarm in every garage. I also disconnect the battery ground when the roadster is parked in the garage.
Here is mine. Brookville body, 283 SBC, 350 TH, 8" Diff and lots of other stuff. One with top off and one with top on. I think it is time to let...
.035" spark plug gap.
This is my Roadster with the top. I prefer to go topless, but the top does keep the sun out.[ATTACH]
Always enjoy the FAS. There are some very creative artists posting their work. Lately, it seems there has been an increase in photos of people and...
Visited the 30 Model A Roadster yesterday. First visit since January. Last driven in the Vet's Day parade in November. Too much time has passed,...
I think it is a type of Watts Linkage, not a stabilizer bar. It keeps the rear axle assembly from moving side to side on the Torsion Level...
Check out PackardInfo.com for help with your 1955 Clipper Super Panama. Lots of Packard experts there willing to share their knowledge and experience.
Installed an Optima red top in my roadster in 2012. I keep a battery tender on it and disconnect the ground strap when parked in the garage. Works...
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Neat idea using an old tool box to hide the battery. Good idea to have a cut-off switch too, but I would have switched the ground side. Thanks for...
Thanks, they have what looks like I need. I will give them a call.
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