I have been following along every step of the way. I didn't want to disturb a master at work. Keep 'em coming

I heard that much of the paneling from the executive office building will be used at America's Packard Museum in Dayton. They will recreate Alvan Macauley's office.

On a related note, the radiator grille from the plant's bridge was delivered to and unveiled the museum on February 27th. It's about 7 feet long and weighs around 3,000 lbs and was in three pieces.

Yes, that's the same Carl Schneider. I spoke with him for a few minutes at dinner. A real gentleman.

This car was at Citizens Motors (America's Packard Museum) during the Winter Weekend a couple of weeks ago. A very interesting custom that presented well. The rumble seat was a little impracticle and access cumbersome but overall I liked it. I think Carl Schneider is or was the owner.

Good to know. I am in the market for some new tires for my '53 as well. Thanks.

My service manual states tire size of 8.00x15. I don't know if that makes much of a difference from O-D's recommendation.

John,

Thanks for playing the Faygo jingle. That really took me back. Must be a Detroit thing. Let me know if you're ever playing in the Chicago area.

Dezi

Fran Roxas is a noted Chicago area restorer who has won many awards for his work with the classics (Packards, Dusenbergs, etc). I didn't know he had branched off into the customs. Is he the owner or the architect?

Hey John,

I caught the show on the way back from America's Packard Museum Winter Weekend. It was great to hear you in front of the home town crowd. I've been listening to PHC for 20+ years and now I can say I know one of the celebrities

BTW - It was great to see some of the Motor City Packards folks this weekend.

I think this question has been asked before but what would have happened if Packard had scaled down to produce exclusively for the upscale market? Perhaps 20,000 vehicles per year to an exclusive clientelle (ala Mercedes Benz or Rolls Royce/Bentley). Going after new money from Hollywood or Wall Street with flashy advertising, new V8 and maybe Italian designs from Ghia or Pinnafarina?