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SAN DIEGO REGION

Officers

CRAIG PEARSON 942-8821 President

PETE HA VIAR 224- 9809 Vice Pres.

FRED PERKINS 942-2460 Secretary

KEN YANKEE 273- 4513 Treasurer

LLOYD KING 276-3673 Membership

MARK ROTHERMICH 434-3930 Projects

RON CRAMPTON Publications

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ED HENNEBERG~ Technical

R.H. PECK Activities

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Calendar of Events

July 3

July 7

August 7

August

General Meeting Cancelled

Ramona Joint Tour Pierce Arrow Society and Antique Aircraft owners

General Meeting North Park Shuffleboard Courts, 7 PM

North County Potluck and BBQ - Pearson Home

New Phone Number:

Ed Henneberg - 583-4521

ACTIVITIE_~

THE FALLBROOK CAR SHOW

The 20th annual Vintage Car Show in Fallbrook was, as predicted, a huge success. The setting on the grounds of the Fallbrook High School was perfect, the weather was perfect and it was indeed a pleasure to see so many Packards in the line-up at the show. I am not sure if I sawall the members of the San Diego Region or not, but here is who I did see at the show: Mark Ballerini, Rick lSI: Linda Bittner, Pete lSI: Rita Bradley, James Dahmann, Red Hanson, Mark lSI: Barbara Henderson, Les Hill, Craig Pearson, Fred . Perkins , Tony lSI: Helen Paradowski, Mark Rothermich, Wallace & Sheilah Walmsley, and Kenneth Yankee.

The highlight of this outing had to go to Pete &: Rita Bradley. They invited us and our guests up to their beautiful home to participate in the most sumptuous buffet imaginable. Rita really outdid herself in the preparation of this delicious repast, made even more enjoyable by the beautiful setting of their patio. Also, as an extra bonus, Pete gave us a "Cook's Tour" of his huge workshop that even has a lift so he doesn't have to crawl under his cars. Thank you Rita and Pete for a love ly day and all that wonderful food.

SUNDAY - JULY 7

Our Club will Joint Tour with the Pierce Arrow Society and the Antique Aircraft Owners to Ramona Airport. We participated in this tour two years ago and it was a super fantastic event. Anyone wishing to drive up in a group should meet in the Denny's parking lot on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. and Highway 163 at 9:00 a.m. On July 7, the Packards and Pierce Arrows will leave Denny's at 9:15 a.m. and arrive at the Ramona Airport at about 10:00 a .m. The planes should start arriving around 10:00 a.m. as well.

At noon the group will then proceed to Lyle Fisk's house for a picnic lunch. Lyle does pin stripping and is known by many locally for his excellent work.

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Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and drinks. The aircraft owners will need rides to the Fisk residence. So, hopefully we can all help in their transportation needs. After lunch it will be back to the airport for plane rides. Judging from two years ago, the turnout should be great. See you there.

Cover Photo '

Our cover car this month is a 1940 Super Eight One Sixty Club Sedan. Built on a 138" wheelbase it was one of nine body styles available on three different wheelbases for the One Sixty line. Total production for all One Sixty models was 5662 units between August 8, 1939 and September 16, 1940.

Making its debut on both the One Sixty and One Eighty was a new engine. It was, like its predecessor, an in-line, 9 bearing, side valve 8 .cylinder engine. Unlike the previous Super Eight engine,

~ this new powerplant boasted monobloc construction and hydraulic valve lifters. Its design was based on Packard's very popular 120 engine. Displacing 356 cubic inches it was rated at 160 bhp @ 3500 rpm. It was the most powerful 8 cylinder engine available in the US.

Also new to all Packards this year were sealed beam headlights and a narrower grill flanked on either side by smaller catwalk grills. Optional equipment included an electrically controlled Overdrive and factory installed Air Conditioning. The later, an industry first, was available on all Packards for a mere $275.00. This also would be the last year that trunk racks would generally be available as 19th Series styling would provide a more generous trunk.

At introduction the One Sixty Club Sedan sold for $1,717.00. The price would rise to $1,740.00 by the time production ended in September 1940.

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HELPFUL HINTS

Anyone have trouble with condensation from your compressor? During painting or air tool use you might try the following procedure to minimize moisture. Place 25 feet of air hose in a bucket of water and ice. Install water trap regulator on hose after water bucket. Connect the other end of hose to the compressor.

The bucket of ice water will cool the hot moist air coming out of the compressor enough to allow the water trap to catch it and retain it. A water trap attached directly to a compressor is not able to fully trap all the moisture coming out of the compressor. Cooler air is less

. able to carry and retain moisture. The end result is less water in your air tools and in your paint.

PARTS FOR SALE

1935-39 Junior models new reproduction trunk rack: All hardware and accessories, hood center strip, runningboard trim (correct ends) 1935-40. Wind wing gears 1935-37: Convertible window sills, top bows, 1935-37; thumbscrews (top): Bumber guard if fitted with rack, center bumper grille guard, license plate brackets and rear stanchion, hood handles, defroster deflector inside handles. Much more. NOS side cowl antenna. Lots of used parts. Brochure for business-size SASE. Wallace Walmsley, 4671 Utah Street, Unit 4, San Diego, CA 92116; (619) 283-3063.

Puzzle MOTORCARS REMEMBERED

Drive your pencil around these 73 cars that exist mainly in - (from left to right) spell lines from Archie and Edith Burt­memory. Names of United States and foreign autos read kers'serenade.'" forward, backward, up, down or diagonally. Leftover letters.

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From the helpful hints editor's desk:

Use of lead in lieu of bondo or spot putty:

Preparation for tinning a metal surface . for using body lead and/or, 50/50 solder.

Never use an abrasive material of any kind for cleaning surface. Even with our advanced technology of today, no . one as yet has been able XO tin minerals of any kind. Minerals e.mbed themselves in the metal and cannot be removed. Rust MUST be removed by chemical processes. Phosphoric acid solution of one part acid to three parts of water MUST be used · for removing rust. Use single cut mill bastard file for heavily rusted areas followed by an acid treatment. Use a eutectic mixture of 30% ammonium chloride and 70% zinc chloride by weight in an aqueous solution. Under no circumstances use HCL (hydrochloric acid) which is commercial muratic acid as it leaves iron chloride in the pores of the metal. Iron . chloride is highly corrisive in the presence of iron or steel. Apply ammonium and zinc solution to the cleaned surface and apply heat and solder. An electric soldering iron (copper) of 400 watts is preferable to a torch flame as the flame is too hot. This hea t is not necessa ry , as it pulls the' carbon' to the surface to be tinned and contaminates said surface. Carbon is a mineral and cannot be tinned. 50/50 solder, which contains a higher tin content than body solder (40/60--40%

. tin) is better as a tinning agent. The higher the tin content lessens the possibility of cracking and separation by inner crystaline corrosion. The tin content, higher tin content makes the solder flow and tin more readily. Solder with a high tin content is also more malable.

Remove lead/solder to desired contour with a vixen file. Where bare metal is exposed and around perimeter of repaired area, use phosphoric acid solution to neutralize tinning solution. Ammonium and zinc chloride are extremely strong bases and require a neutralizing agent to prevent corrosion. Cover area with an enamel base paint to protect the treated area.

To mix ammonium chloride with water, use water at 200 degrees or higher. The

. same applies to zinc chloride. Use as little water as possible, just enough to make a solution. While both solutions are hot, mix them together in a glass container. If precipitation occurs when cold; warm the mixture and shake 'til solution is clear. At this time, solution is ready for use.

Use a nylon implement for stiring crystals into solution.

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To Packards International Members:

Over the years we have established a reputation for quality plating, and a quality car deserves quality plating. I own a 1928 PACKARD Roadster and know the value you place on your parts . If you have a plating need, com,e in and ....

Ask The Man Who OIlJnS One

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President (714) 474 - 4424

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