When I started working on the paintwork my main goal was to bring back some of this cars original beauty. I owned/operated a niche detailing business for 10 years but focused on exotics and sports car cream puff garage queens and while they presented thier own set of challenges I never had a project similar to this and didn't know what could be achieved or even what my technique would be.

I am almost halfway done and have exceeded my expectations.


As purchased
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Some in proces and 50/50 shots

Roof and hood were in the worst condition (notsurpising)
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1940 PACKARD 120 - $8500


https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/upland-1940-packard-120/6827954999.html

My pleasure Sir!

Quote:

DONE :)

Dear All,

Please accept my apologies for the very delayed response, life got even busier than normal!

@ Ozstatman: Thank you for the warm welcome. My 200 is not in as presentable condition was what I have seen on this board and I didn't think is would be worthy of registering.

Its a "barn find" that I am going to breathe some life back into because I think the car and Packards are great vehicles and a part of the fabric of automotive history and aren't seen often enough.

@ JD: Thanks a bunch for pointing me to BigKevs thread, I learned a lot and really appreciate it!

@HH56 Thanks for the wealth of information: I do not have a lockout knob under dash so I don't believe my 200 has OD. I have the below little list gathered of items that need tended to for the 12v conversion, hope I haven't overlooked anything

Ballast Resistor
New Horn Relay
Replace all light bulbs
New Coil
voltage step down resistor for the clock
Either a motor voltage step down resistor, or fresh air blower motor out of a 55 or 56
alternator
New Starter Solenoid

Hey Gents,

I'm new to the site and Packards, great site here with tons of info (thanks already!).

I am converting to 12v and am wondering if there are wiring harnesses that are better than others for a '51 sedan 200?

Thanks in Advance!