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Re: My 1948 Deluxe was in a garage fire. Is it worth saving?
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I do not have the time anymore to do the body work and I was never great at it ever. I will see what needs doing. I am sad about the entire thing but it is just stuff. My family and I were not injured so we are thankful first and foremost for that.
I also really do not want to be in the parts business given that I live in suburbia but it would be a horrible shame to waste the parts on the car. The wood graining in the interior is excellent and original, as well as other parts. There is an emotional, not a logical or financial, pull to restore the car. I am still waiting on Hagerty tell me what they want to do.
Posted on: 2019/8/28 11:45
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Two weeks ago a fire spread to my garage and home. The 22nd series is not a total loss but I wonder if it is worth the time and money to fix it? The nitro paint is horrible, at least the ignition wires are roastedand there is no way I would trust the tires or battery. Also, all the window glass is cracked. The interior seems untouched. I had not yet put the rebuilt radio in it. I just put in a new clutch assy, rear shocks, throw out bearing boot and retainer. Next on the list was to have nos outer rockers, and one inner one, welded in. Rebuilt the carb, wiper motor, fuel pump and fuel sending unit in the past 9 months also.
The car was insured for $13k. I love the car but I am also considering buying another and parting this one out. Ugh. Attach file:  (21.31 KB) (278.37 KB) (288.51 KB) (406.16 KB) (223.52 KB) (279.01 KB) (254.37 KB)
Posted on: 2019/8/27 20:36
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Re: Bushings for Brake and Clutch pedals on 23rd series
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Thank you very much. My car did not have the clip on it when I removed the pedal assembly from the cross member. I appreciate the information. My '48 is my first Packard.
Posted on: 2019/7/26 14:59
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Re: Bushings for Brake and Clutch pedals on 23rd series
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I have a 1948 22nd series. When the end of the shaft is talked of having a D shape and locking in the frame I do not understand. I am actually bolting mine back in after swapping out a clutch assembly. The end of the shaft seems to set in a cup in the frame. Is it supposed to be held in there by something than pressure from the bracket, which attaches to the cross member, and spring pressure?
Thanks,
Posted on: 2019/7/26 12:16
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