PACKARDS INTERNATIONAL MOTOR CAR CLUB

May 1987

SAN DIEGO REGION

" .. ···· .;~ .. ~ _J.J_i~ Speaking of service cars here is one that goes under

the title of "Old Faithful." It is according to report a 1912-30 with something over 125,000 miles to its credit. A 60 mile towing j o'b and long hard winter usage are taken for granted in its life.

It is a part of the service equiptnent of Danker and Donohue, a dealer in Boston. Mr. Danker writes that he hates to think of parting company with it, and as we wrote him, the important thing is to ha ve a neat, well kept, dependlble service car, and Old Faithful seems to come admirably within this class.

OFFICERS FOR 1987

President Rick Bittner 566-8618 Vice-President Tony Collins 451-0670

451-0669 Secretary Linda Bittner 566-8618 Treasurer Ken Yankee 273-4513 Membership Randy Light 223-9434 Projects Mark Rothermich 583-2369 Publications James Dahmann 743-1395

days 693-5658 Technical Ed Henneberg 583-2249 Programs B. J. Hill 451-0669, -0670

Fred Perkins 942-2460 Tours Mark Ballerini 434-4737

Wallace Walmsley 283-3063

MEETINGS/PROGRAMS 1987

Meeting date

February 4:

March 4:

Member Spotlight

Mark Ballerini

Karl A. Ramsing

April 4: Saturday None GEMSTONES with Sandy Sandford Dinner Meeting / Public invited

May 6: - - Pete a~d-RitaBradley 'GREAT AMERICAN RACE' June 30 - July 10, 1987 Pete and Rita Bradley driving 1936 Chevrolet Sport Coupe/t47

June 3: A LIVING WILL How to give away my car

Craig Pearson

July 1: On the road again TIME OUT WE'RE ALL AT MAMMOTH

August 5: Colin and Suzanne Fort THE WAY AHEAD The story of producing the 1940 PACKARD at the factory

September 2: Rick and Linda Bittner WHAT DO WE WEAR WITH THE CAR?

October 4: HOW TO JUDGE A CAR with Fred Mauck

Fred Perkins

November 4: Ron and Karen Crampton THE FINISHING TOUCHES Woodgraining and Pin Stripes Lyle Fisk

December 4: Friday Coronado Parade Christmas Party

A Message from your President

Each month our meetings are bigger and better. Attendance is steadily increasing and the old saying of 'The More the Merrier' seems to be true. Remember, participation is the word.

Last month our guest speaker was Sandy Sanford. He is the activities vice-president of the S. D. Corvair Club and a licensed gemologist. It's always fun to exchange information with other car clubs and in this case, we were entertained with a wonderful audio/ visual presentation which was highly educational. The enlightenment I gained (about gemstones) may save me some big bucks in the future. The presentation coupled with dinner seems to be a popular combination for our membership.

Speaking of food and activities, take note of the Mys­tery Garage Tour featured in May.

I was pleased that the general membership sup­ported the opportunity of participating in a fund raising activity for the new S. D. Automotive Museum. The museum project should be available for all our members to view at the conclusion of the garage tour.

The May monthly membership meeting will feature Pete and Rita Bradley as they will be participating in The Great American Race. They will share their race strategy with us and we will view a movie about this spectacular event. Remember, refreshments will be served. The Bradley's will also repeat their stellar per­formance as hosts for lunch during the Fallbrook Swapmeet and- Car Show. -"Mays nould be a super - ­month for everyone!

ATTENTION

I'm anxious to get started on the HISTORY BOOK for our club but I need your help. If you have PICTURES of past or present events and are willing to part with them, I would appreciate your donation. Please put them in an envelope marked with date, event, and names, if possible. I would like to go back to the begin­ning of the club. Include your name on the envelope and any pictures not used will be returned.

Thank Y ou, L~ g~, Secretary

Still available through the club are APPLICA­TIONS to join the San Diego Automotive Museum. We would encourage any members to consider one of the memberships offered on the application. This is a tax deductible worthy cause and will strengthen the museum and show that we have the 'ENTHUSIASM' to show our support for this effort through our club affiliation.

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LOCAL CALENDAR FOR ACTION

May 6 Regular Monthly meeting, ,r--.., North Park Rec. Center, Meeting at 7:00 pm

That's a Wednesday, Call 566-8618.

May 17 Mystery Garage Tour; See wonderful sights, and things never seen by the outside world! See TOURS Column.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Paul and Dawn Kelly 11005 Poblado Road San Diego, California 92127 (home) (619) 451-2778 (w) 442-4604

ADD TO YOUR ROSTER

Joseph H. Payson P.O. Box 1087 La Mesa, Calif. 92004 464-7414

1953 Clipper

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Randall W. Eichmann 10143 Waynecrest Lane Santee, Calif. 92017

Bert and Audra Salas 12373 Single Oak Place Lakeside, Calif. 92040 443-6059

Tom and Valerie Thurston 2501 Catalina Ave. Vista, Calif. 92084 (h) 619758-7600 (w) 744-4133

Mario and Barbara Ballerini 1753 Sunset Drive Vista, Calif. 92083 (w) 619 433-5901

1939 '1703' Super 8 Formal Club Sedan

1933 Standard 8 Club Coupe

1937 '120-C' Club Sedan

IMPORTANT PHONE CHANGES

Please put this change in your ROSTE R: FRED PERKINS only number, home; 942-2460. Please make this change as he no longer has the num­ber listed in the roster.

B. J. Hill and Tony Collins have a new office number: 530-1414. This number will be used from time to time as a confirmation for attendance. Thank you.

REMAINING 1987 TOURS/EVENTS

May 17, Sunday, MYSTERY GARAGE TOUR, Leave Wards Mission Valley Lot, 09:00. Final Destination: Fred Perkins' place, Leucadia. Bring a salad, dessert, or whatever is your specialty and the hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. Soda will be available.

We hope to have the Museum Project in Fred's Garage for all to inspect! Please contact Linda Bittner if you plan to attend, we need to know how much food to buy.

Linda Bittner, 566-8618 home, or 534-6539 work.

May 24: Memorial Sunday Fallbrook Swapmeet & Show, Picnic

Hosts, Pete & Rita Bradley

June 21: Father's Day Sunday Rancho California CHV A Car Show

Picnic, etc, etc.

July 3, 4, 5: Friday - Sunday P. 1. National Tour to Mammoth Lakes

Parade, COSTUME BALL, Lots of events for everyone.

August 9, Sunday A visit to a HORSE RANCH/BARBECUE

Gopher Canyon Road, Vista

September 18, 19,20: Friday -Sunday ALL CAL TOUR

Visalia, Kings Canyon Southern California Hosts

October 4, Sunday double feature

November 8

HOW TO JUDGE A CAR starring Fred Mauck, and

LET'S ASK QUESTIONS featuring POT LUCK and

selected short seminars

Packard's International ANNUAL SWAP MEET, Santa Ana

December 4, Friday Coronado Christmas Parade

and Christmas Party, short meeting

FALLBROOK R.S.V.P.

If you plan to attend the Fallbrook car show and enjoy the hospitality of Pete and Rita Bradley, please RSVP to B. J. Hill at 530-1414. They need a head count to plan the amount of food. Please let them know ahead!

TECHNICAL

Tire Rotation

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SERVICE -BULLETIN

:s'ront and rear tires perform different jobs and can wear differently

depending on the types of roads driven, driver habits, vehicle types, etc.

For longer tire life, tires should be inspected and rotated as recommended in the vehicle owner's manual.

It is recommended that tires be rotated the first time between 6,000 to 8,000 miles and at similar intervals thereafter.

The timeliness of the first rotation is very important and should any ind­ication of abnorrr.al or uneven wear be observed the rotation should be per­formed at an earlier milage than the

recor.~endation above.

Uneven or abnormal tire ','rear is usually caused by incor~ect inflation pressures, improper wheel alignment, out-of-balance

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tires, or poor driving habits. Lack of regular rotation will magnify the degree of abnormal \'!ear. Before rotating your tires determine the cause

of any unusual ~'Iear and correct the problem.

After rotation, adjust the front and rear tire pressure to the vehicle manufacturer's reco~mendation ( add 41bs. to reco~~endations in your Packard ovmer's manual), according to the tire's new location on the car.

For optimum tread \'lear, tire performance, and fuel economy, it is best to operate the tires at the maximum recor.~ended inflation pressure. Tire Dressure should be checked at least once a month.

FALLBROOK VINTAGE CAR SEOi.' , sunday, 24 May 1987

This is to remind you of your appointmant to join in the Annual Group Therapy Clinic conducted by the F. V.C.C. "Insti tution for the"M etal Retarded~ As usual, this program is supervised by highly qualified, friendly and understanding attendants, dedicated to aiding in the ~'heripudic b enefi ts to all attendees. However, it WILL NOT be necess­

ary to attend if you have overcome the below symptoms of your malady.

1- Inordinate affinity to the magnetism of extinct perambulators. 2-Self-agrandisment when viewing your image in the mirror-like finishes adorning the "mechanical monsters" of yesteryear. 3- Uncontrolable exhilera tion when surrounded by tons and tons of hiChly polished brass, chrome and stainless steel, accentuating the contours of mans "mechan­ical beasts of burden~ 4:- If the fear of "falling in" when being "potty trained" as a child, resurfaces at the sight of large "wide wbi te waJ.Is~ 5- If "brute power" surees through you veins at the sight of massive engine hoods. 6- If you get a "sick" feeling at the sight of contemporary bundles of "thin tin" bound together by strips of plastic. 7- If aflicted wi th "exbibi tionism" (mild form of flashing) and have to show off your "dream machine~ So- Nightmares of never-ever finding that one last gaget needed to complete your "four wheeled beauty~ 9- Habit­ual gambling, the overpowering desire to wager on your chance of winning a beautiful band made quilt.

If you experience any of these symptoms, you are urgently advised to keep your 24 Ma.y appointment. This isn't to say you'll be unable to make it througb another year without dire consequences. It is only to suggest, there is no reason to chance that possibility.

As usual, sister Ritas "Half Way House" welcomes all those suffering with ~3.ckardi tis. You are welcome to drive directly to her shelter for culina:L'J

uelights and when you are strong enough, brother Pete will chauffer you to the "recouperation center" in a·brand "X" Lemonzine" Or, every hour and half hour you can catcb the Lemo at the west entry of the north parking lot to be transported to sister Ritas retreat.

For those with a touch of Alzheimers, the overside of this sheet bas directions to reach Fallbrooks "Haven of Recouperation~

A~~O.SHOW HOURS: 8:00AM. - 3:00 P.M., Entriesclose 1 1:00AM. Show open to all automobiles through 1960, regardless of club affiliation. Owners who have no club connection also welcome. Registration $5.00 per car if pre-registered by May 1,1987. $10.00 day of show registration; closes at 11 :00 A.M., day of show. (Quilt, handmade by the Club Ladies will be raffled at 3:00 P.M.) All e~tries must stay on field between 11 :30 AM. and 3:00 P.M. for judging and spectators' safety. Vehilces will be displayed on spacIous grassy field for showing and judging by Owner's Choice.Vehicles must be present at 3:00 P.M. to receive trophies .

• Trophy Awards by Miss Fallbrook For Each Class, Best of Show, etc.

CAR AND PARTS EXCHANGE 6:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Car Related/Motorcycle Related Parts Only

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~2nd Year PRE-1920's CARS FREE

PLUS A COMMEMORA T1VE POSTER

NO GATE CHARGE

FOR SPECTATORS

• Dash Plaques for All Entries

I ENTRY FEE: $5 (Before May 1st, 1987)

: CAR SHOW ENTRY FORM : NAME ______________________________ ___

: ADDRESS ____________________________ ___

: CITY/STATE/ZIP

I MAKE OF CAR _________________________ ___ I . I YEAR I I I I I I I

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MAIL TO:

PAUL STILES 707 MORRO ROAD. FALLSROOK. CA 92028

For Info. (619) 728-7796

CLUB PROJECT - 1953 MAYFAIR COUPE These committees have been set UP to enable the club to reach all of our expectations for a successful restoration .

Remember this is a <=1-~I3 project and there's something for everyone to do. Big or small it's necessary!!!!

Sign up for one or more and bring your form to the May meeting or mail to the club address: c/o Lloyd King 3267 Mohican Ave San Diego 92117

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COMMITTEES FOR CLUB PROJECT 1. Car Restoration Team

The physical labor to do restoration.

2. Publicity and Advertising Design signs, take photos, ad's.

3. Tickets and Sales Organize the selling of tickets.

4. Finance Keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing monies.

5. Exhibition, Display· The Road Show Organize the showing of the car.

6. Public Relations - T.V., Radio Get Notoriety,Exposure!!!

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COMMITTEES I WANT TO SERVE:

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PACKARDS, PARTS & STUFF

CARS FOR SALE

1953 PACKARD 400 PATRICIAN, good original con­dition, 70,000 miles, must sell $3800. or best offer. Judy Smith days (619) 586-3994, home, 561-4077.

1953 Packard Mayfair 2-door Hardtop, manual/o.d., 130,000 miles, leather poor, Luberfiner. $2500. Frank Randazzo, (second owner) 1463 Peach Ave, El Cajon, Ca 92021 (619) 444-4540

1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe 4-door, partially restored, stored for several years, needs good home, must sell, $1200. or offer. Joe Shaw, 9020 Haveteur Way, S.D. (619) 278-1136

1948 Super 8 Convertible, restoration nearly complete. Power windows/seat, new top, paint, tires; needs a new home, I want to finish my 1948 'Woodie' . Best offer, Phil Burgess, (619) 454-4477 or 459-0229.

1948 Packard Standard 8, in very good original condi­tion. 40,000 miles, original black paint, good chrome, everything works. $1300. firm. 1949 Packard and a Packard V-8 engine in a crate. Both cars and engine for $2300. (non-member)

Steve Woods . 615 S. Grape Street. Escondido, California 92026 (619) 747-2309

PARTS FOR SALE

1937 V-12/Super 8 grille parts: possible shutters, side rails, top and bottom Pan.

Ken Yankee, (619) 273-4513 or Ed Henneberg, 583-2249.

TRANSMISSION parts, 1936 or '37, used from '120'. offer. Ed Poffenberger (619) 279-7200.

SAN DIEGO REGION -PACKARDS INTERNATIONAL

CLUB PROJECTS

A Beige wilh PA CKARD SC ript Ladles Sizes , tapered cu t Mens sizes ..

· .. S M.L 57 50 · . S.M .L.X L 5750

Chlldrens sizes ...... . · .. S.M.L 55 50

B Blue with radiat or and sc ro ll In two ;:tddlll0nill co lors M en s sIZes . . . .. S.M .!' $ 750

MUGS Whit e with PACKARD radiator tlnc! scroll I II fPd <lna hille

$4 50 ea or 4 for 51600 •

I · ~ense . ~~~plate frames

White lettering on b lue freld . ch romed . with PA CKARD scrip!. accept n o substitutes! Single

two or more $350 ea $300 ea

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Note Pads

8', x 5', Note Pads. Fine Ouatrt y Reproduc tion s of 1940's Vtntage Pac kard Company tetterhead 50 shee ts per pad. 53.50 fo r 3 pads ... , . .. . " ." ,,, ' , ._ ... , . " . , "

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~Mall o rders to PACKARD PROJECTS

6878 Nat'cljO Rd, ;\10. t 4

S(/1/ Diego, CA 91 t 19 Add 15% (minimum SO 7 51 I ,for postage and handling

LEMON GROVE PLATING 1400 CLEVELAND

NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92050

To Packards International Members :

Over the years we have established a reputatIOn lor quality plating, and a quality car deserves quality plating. I own a 1928 PACKARD Roadster and know the value you place on your parts. I I you

have a plating need, come in and ....

Ask The Man Who Owns One

BILL RHODES President (714) 474 - 4424

INTERNATIONAL MOTOR CAR CLUB

SAN DIEGO REGION _ PACKARDS INTERNATIONAL MOTOR CAR CLUB 3267 MOHICAN AVENUE SAN DIEGO, CA 92117 May 1987

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COOTER . LARSON & STEPHENS INSURANCE AGENCY (619) 465-4300

8506 LA MESA BLVD.

LA MESA. CA 92041 " .", ...

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Lloyd King 3267 Mohican Ave. San Diego, CA 92117

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