My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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Hi Chris & Pete

Many thanks for your input.

It will be some time before I start assembling my engine but I will be going down the plain nut path. That is what the factory used in the first place although I may use polished stainless for appearance sake. At the $5.25 per nut that the RSC were quoting for the "Packard" dome nuts in their #28b catalogue (my copy is probably 2 years old) for "the Right Stuff" it will give my bank balance a slight reprieve.

Regards to both

3-8-2011

Hello 

Not everyone is slacking off, here in Australia my good friend and ultra keen panel man Aaron has been toiling away on the Packard. I will let you judge the results for yourselves.

3-10-2011

Hello

Things are moving on the engine front too. Visited Crankshaft Rebuilders yesterday, the new pistons had just arrived, the crank has been reground and they are working on the new centre main bearing cap. the block has been in their "hot tank' and is now cleaned of all the rust and rubbish in the water ways.

Changing horses we drove out into the hills to Warburton East where I collected a complete actuating shaft for the "Dead-Easy" tyre pump from a fellow Vintage Drivers Club member. Now I can get on with its restoration. Watch this space........

3-21-2011

Hi All,

Sorry but I have been incredibly busy the last few days. We have friends visiting from Wales UK and have also spent the last four days taking in the Phillip Island Historic Auto Race meeting and doing some extended touring in the 1934 Lagonda Rapier. Almost 400 miles since last Friday 18th. While I have been out enjoying myself I believe that work on the Packard progresses apace.

3-26-2011

Our Welsh Friends return to the UK on Monday. Yesterday and today we have had the Lagonda working overtime, another 250+ miles on the speedo and we still have tomorrow Sunday. 

Tuesday should see some Packard action at last.

4-1-2011

Hi All

Just when I was ready to tackle the Packard water pump the Lagonda Rapier generator has decided to go on the blink. Having removed and dismantled it I find that it has thrown the solder off the commutator.... looks like an a re-wind may be needed. 

Fortunately I have a spare on the shelf so hope it checks out OK. 

Definitely back to the Packard before the end of next week.