My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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Hi Pete

My main gripe with RSC was due to some of their electrical equipment (fuse holders and headlamp reflectors in particular) not being as described in their catalogue. some of their other reproduction parts such as their Dash lamps leave quite a bit to be desired. But enough negative thoughts.

On a more positive note below is a photograph of the original Packard Priming cup that I require one or possibly three of. I am not looking for freebies but are prepared to pay fair market value for the right thing.

4-9-2011

Thanks Pete

I always value your opinion. 

Attached is todays photograph of my brake and clutch arms showing the remnants of nickel plating. Having just unearthed the pedal pads out of a box of small parts I can see that they too had been plated originally too. What is the experience of some other early 1920s single Six owner/restorers.

The second photo shows the Gabriel snubbers ready to be re-assembled but first I have to obtain some new webbing strap. The main feature of the original strap was the brass strip riveted to one side. The replacement strapping available does not seem to have this.

4-11-2011

While I have been messing about with things like Snubbers and Priming cups, out at Sleeping Classics Aaron has been moving along with straightening out the fenders. Considering that they had all been savaged by a monster forklift truck during its 40 year long holiday on the docks I think that he is doing some excellent work.

I have not been wasting my time entirely. I hope to have some information regarding a supply of snubber belt at a sensible price soon.