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Re: Getting started
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Posted on: 2019/6/21 18:14
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Re: Getting started
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Excellent, I ran the motor up via 12 volts and it evened out the suspention bringing the rear up 4 to 6 inches.

Posted on: 2019/6/21 18:10
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Re: Getting started
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Yes it had an antenna that is mounted to the side of the passenger side front fender. I suspect it had a powered antenna as there is a knob on the dash

Posted on: 2019/6/21 17:39
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Re: Getting started
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Thank you for the help. Both short bars are bent long bars didnt appear to be. I will update as I go this weekend. I intend to work through starting at the compensator and work to the interior.

I will also be checking compression and prelubing the cylinders. i won't put voltage to the car until I look into the suspension system.

Do the Packard's have one key or two for ignition and doors/trunk.

Posted on: 2019/6/21 15:24
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Re: Getting started
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Oh and Misspoke it is an exec touring sedan. The 4 door model. It is a pretty complete car but is missing all trim from the hood ie hood ornament and lettering.

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Posted on: 2019/6/21 13:51
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Re: Getting started
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Is this ok I have no idea what the shape should be on the short bars

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Posted on: 2019/6/21 13:30
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Re: Getting started
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Fantastic write up. I crawled under this morning and there is a large gauge black cable removed and taped off probably a ground or main power to the motor. I will attempt to upload a pic or 2.

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Posted on: 2019/6/21 13:25
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Getting started
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I picked up a 56 packard exec touring coupe for a gift for my Pastor. We previously had a 55 firedome desoto that he was going to restore as a retirement project. That was unfortunately sold bt the son of a friend.

My goal is to get it running and driving before we give it to him. I am hoping you can point me to some good threads to get me started.

Especially suspension how to the suspension is currently way down in back and high in the front. I want to jump power to it but also dont want to destroy anything as I learn the system.

Brakes engine seem pretty straight forward

The transmission is converted to a floor shifter and I'd like to convert it back if I can find the parts. Most have been removed.

Anyway any tips to get me started would be great.

Posted on: 2019/6/21 11:31
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