My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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More boring stuff today. I finally got the right hand side splash tray removed to expose that side of the oil pan. More baked on gunk to be chiselled off. Oh Joy!!!

11-13-2010

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The post lady delivered the package bringing the door latches on Friday afternoon (yesterday our time) and I must admit I was rather disappointed when I unpacked them. Yes, I had been warned that they were a bit rusty but these were rusted solid. The vendor had very kindly given then a thorough drenching with some penetrating oil so that was a good start. First thing this morning it was raining outside so there was nothing to be done but to get started into fixing them. Now six hours later I am pleased to report that both have been totally stripped, all the component parts given a good going over with a wire brush fitted to my angle grinder then sand papered by hand as necessary, lubricated with wheel bearing grease, re assembled and given a first coat of paint. They are now hanging up to dry.