Hi Joe,

here are the two links;

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134861943504?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hrdjKF87SaW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=zGDZdemVRjO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334229858654?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ugx4cnsnscm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=zGDZdemVRjO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I’ve got a redirad (https://redirad.com) in my ‘47 convertible and it works real well, combined with a cheap blue tooth receiver transmitter plugged into it.  However I just came up with the following setup for my ‘57 Caddy. The first three images show the AM transmitter I found on eBay. Seller details in the third photo, technical description in the second photo. It’s powered by a 9v battery which lasts a few hours of play time. The unit comes with a 110v to 12 adapter for home use. You will need to purchase a blue tooth receiver transmitter (last photo) to receive your audio broadcast from your phone, or use the mini phono jack to connect directly to your device. Price for the two devices set me back about $80 via eBay. I set these up in my caddy glove box and it does a pretty good job since the antenna is near the glove box. You might need to experiment with the antenna location for best reception.

good luck!

… as a side, and If my memory serves me correctly, packard had a starter solenoid with a built in starter button located under the hood. 
 

6 minutes ago, andyd said:

Mark.........will you adopt me?.........lol........love the shop, perfect man cave & then some....lol........make sure you put it to good use.......andyd

your welcome to visit anytime!

Wife and I just moved from Massachusetts to Eastern North Carolina (New Bern area). At least five or more regular cars and coffee and evening cruise events every month throughout the year. Took me a few years to figure out after buying the house in 2014, that I’m surrounded by car guys and most of them are from the northeast! I just built a 32’ x 64’ pole barn shop for my cars down there. We have property in Maine and a cottage in Mass for the summers. Options are always good, so there’ll be a classic dragging behind me for the next 20 years.

You’re missing the little brass ferrel that goes in there. 

1 hour ago, DonaldSmith said:

Nice vintage touch.  Note the former Canadian flag, with the Union Jack.  Also note the 48-star U.S. flag. Ah, the old days.   

 

 

I and Mr. Robin Weathersbee (our graphics guru extraordinaire) appreciate your noticing the details. Yes, appropriate to the period of the P15! ???? 

P15 PicNic USA 2023

Last few details in the works now, but it’s time to show off this years P15 PicNic advert! Drop a note with questions or to be added to the list. 

Amazing, You’ve got a piece of unobtainium in your hands right there. Lucky to have one in my car as Robin indicated. Still works well too!

Thanks for posting Greg, hadn't gotten around to it yet. Still jelling some details, will be updating in the next few days.

Hope to see alot more of you attend this year! - Mark

Definitely don’t omit a bearing, all

sorts of internal damage would result from the slop.

a slightly tapered brass or soft steel drift is what you need. 
 

Of course!

4 hours ago, Semmerling said:

Greg, 

First, thanks for taking the time to direct me to downloads.

 

I searched every way I could and, unfortunately, nothing came up as you described. 

Under the a search for "Duggan" came 

 

"The best thing you can do for your engines performance is to boost the compression ratio.  This assumes the rest of the engine is in good working order.   .030 to .050 milled from the cylinder head will put your compression  ratio up a point and a half or so.  With this change you can also advance the timing a few degrees for better throttle  response.  You can also open up the intake and exhaust ports to match the gasket hole sizes.  The 201 is never going to be a neck snapper, but it can be made more lively through these inexpensive modifications." 

 

that you yourself wrote back in 2021.  I would agree with what you stated as a general rule. Having said that, where there are design limitations in a particular engine, more can be done. In the case of my engine model that would include the exhaust manifold (notoriously constrictive to the first two forward cylinders) and piston design and their rings. 

I have generally found that the search function at P-d is, well, disappointing.

"...This article was submitted by member Mark Duggan, if you can't find it you might contact him to see if he has it as a pdf file he might e mail. There is also a chart for all flat head sixes illustrating the compression ratio changes that occur through planing or milling cylinder hea..."    You again....NO CHART
 

"Give member Mark Duggan a shout or check his profile on this site. He started a face book page for 40s to 40s chryco convertibles. Don't know how.much traffic it gets but there may be some resources and info for convertible specific issues. Welcome, enjoy your ride." You again....NO CHART
 

"...Member Mark Duggan refreshed one a few years ago, he probably can steer you towards parts sources and maybe some tips and things to look out for." You again....NO CHART

"...Member Mark Duggan did a rebuild on the one in his p15 shoot him a private message, he can tell you how and what to look for. He found all his parts on line. Most 9f 5he faults are electrical. Although there can be issues with internals, the usually are wear rather than damage. In the download..." You again....NO CHART

In fact there are around 10 instances of you mentioning Duggan....and not one from him.

Might you have that article and would you please consider reposting it?  Thanks.

thats me, yeah I posted the article. Will dig it up for you. User name is “Mark D” by the way.

Here’s the web address for the pics that I’ve posted of the last and past P15 Picnic USA. 

http://www.rdusaclassics.com/p15-picnic-usa.html  

Have a safe winter everyone, look forward to seeing you all again in Ontario! (Photo taken 9/17/22 at the end of the tour while we had most still with us).

Wanted to post some thanks for everyone on the forum who attended the 2022 picnic. Really amazing turnout, fantastic touring, great camaraderie, and just lots of fun. 

I will be creating a web page next week for all of the photos and will post the link here soon. 
 

Much appreciation to all,

Mark D

15 hours ago, wallytoo said:

enjoyed a great day with the picnic tour.  super nice cars, and an even better group of people.  will post pics once i’ve loaded them to the computer.  perfect weather, too.

thrilled you came out with the truck! Let’s meet again some day this fall.

48 minutes ago, wallytoo said:

 

thanks mark.  i know where the pub in peterborough is, but i don't know where the cars & coffee is in new boston (i know how to get to new boston, just not where the event is)..wally

Dan tells me the name is the Northeast Cafe in New Boston, NH. 

1 minute ago, wallytoo said:

if work and weather allow, i may try to join in @ new boston and peterborough on friday, driving my non-p15 dodge b-1-fa-152.

Glad to have you along. Give a call if you have any difficulties finding us. My numbers on the bottom of that agenda. 
 

Mark

16 minutes ago, rockingjd said:

THE CANADIANS ARE COMING!

Tracey and I left early and are doing a side trip in the Catskills. Meeting up with some other cars in Vermont. See everyone in Massachusetts. 

betcha JP Wisers riding in the trunk! Safe travels see ya soon.

Well, I just finished up setting up for an incredibly successful 1,009 car show locally here in Massachusetts. Some that follow me on Facebook will see the quick running tour I did of the field. Now, we’re just a few days away from the start of the picnic an three more days of fun. Time to exhale, wash off the dust and get ready for a great tour in Manchester. Hope you local guys will consider joining us. Note if you want to join us for dinner Saturday evening please let me know. We’ve got room for about 8 more people in the room. 
 

cheers 

mark

PS, our itinerary is attached for those that want to meet us enroute, but you’ll kiss out on the goodies unless you register with me!

6 hours ago, bluefoxamazone said:

Good luck and enjoy. For me to participate, just a hair too far... ?

 

 

Wish we could get you over! 

Backed her out of the trailer yesterday and performed nearly the same inspection. Gave her a quick wash&wax, and she’s ready to go. Super excited to see everyone! 13+ cars registered this year! Hoping for a few more drive ups.

There’s more than a few on eBay.

For the past few years the organizing team has offered T-shirts commemorating the P15 PicNic USA. This helps us raise a couple extra bucks to defray costs.  If you have the gumption, we'd love for you to order one.  Follow this link and you can place your order online and have it shipped from the printer directly to your home. 

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/p15-picnic-2022?pc=TXN-170516&utm_source=fr_org_launched_txn&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fr_org_campaign_launched&utm_content=txtlink&_kx=tZxTE3QRZWFq5RUQrdbdKtvzTZVW9Am02JS4LjL-38Q%3D.SKGNUp

EDIT: There is a 17 piece minimum for the t-shirts and they must be ordered By AUG 2.