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WTB: Horn Button Assembly for 1929 640/645
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Want to buy: Horn button and surround/bezel for a 1929 640. The 645's should be the same. Please see photo for what I'm seeking. (I don't need the throttle lever or light switch.)
Let me know what you have and asking price. Any help is appreciated. Thanks for looking. David Charvet Lake Oswego, Oregon CharvetClassics@aol.com Attach file:  (78.56 KB)
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Re: A genuine Darrin restored with a Viper engine?
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don't understand your comment, Tim. The lines of the car have not been altered. No "inflato boobs." The body is exactly as Darrin designed it.
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Just a note for all of the armchair "experts" out there:
I have seen this car in-person and yes, it is a real 1940 Darrin Super 8 Convertible Victoria. The owner is a multiple nationally award-winning customizer who took a derelict hulk and brought it back to life. There was no engine or interior left when the car was found. It has been seen in dozens of shows around the country and has always taken "Best of Show", "Best In Class" or "People's Choice" in every showing. The car remains true to Darrin's original design and lines. The only modification to the body was lowering the chassis 4" for a lower profile. The car was expertly done at a cost exceeding $250,000. This is not a "kit car" cobbled together in someone's garage. It is a real work of art. But like all art, some love it and some hate it. Regardless, the car exposes the Packard name and styling to a new generation, who will ultimately be the next generation of Packard owners - for this car - and maybe even yours. Attach file: (33.94 KB)
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Re: Packard International Fiduciary Issues
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Back in "the good old days" of P.I., when Fred and Carol Mauck were the ambassadors of the club, there was never an issue with P.I. Since the appointment of the new regime, the national (or "International") board has operated on their own agenda with no regard for the regions or their input. Since open elections are not held among the membership, this group has become firmly entrenched with little hope for change.
A larger issue is an "investment account" held by P.I. that contains over $200,000. Most members are unaware that this account even exists. A full accounting of this money is not included in the annual Operating Statement (which is not a complete year-end balance sheet) and some have asked whether loans have been made from this account and who on the board has access to the funds? No answer regarding this account has been offered by the P.I. board. What has this to do with enjoying Packards? Very little. Other than the fact that the P.I. members deserve to know how their dues are being used. This is but one of several issues that pushed the Oregon region to leave P.I. Following the Oregon Region's notice of dissolution, the P.I board sent a letter to the Region, revoking their charter (which has been held since 1974) and demanding that no mention of this controversy be made in any public forum (including PackardInfo.com) That the P.I. board deems itself more powerful than the U.S. Constitution and believes it can limit freedom of speech makes one wonder what they are so afraid of? An open dialogue is all that the Oregon Region ever wanted. P.I. felt otherwise. It's all very strange.
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HUGE Packard Parts and Literature Sale - Portland, Oregon July 27-28-29
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Just a note that there is a huge Packard parts and literature sale coming up July 27-28-29, 2012 in Portland, Oregon.
Go here for more information: www.LetsonGarageSale.com Don Letson was a longtime Packard collector, restorer and mechanic who owned many fine Packard cars and trucks over the years. He passed away in January, 2011 at age 85. The family business, "Letson Garage" was started by Don's father in the 1920's and moved to its present 5000 square foot building in 1944. The building is FILLED with antique auto parts, tools, equipment and memorabilia. This is an 80 YEAR COLLECTION with LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF RARE ITEMS that are all being sold individually - "garage sale" style - with each piece priced for sale. THIS IS NOT AN AUCTION. Come ready to look and buy. EVERYTHING MUST GO. You will see things that you never thought you would ever find again. Items from the 1900's, 1910's, 20's, 30's 40's, 50's and 60's. While many makes are included, there are many, many Packard items, including: PORCELAIN SIGNS: Large round original 1940's "Packard Service" sign by Walker Signs - excellent condition. Large original 1930's radiator-shaped "Packard Service" sign by Walker Signs. Excellent condition. Small original rectangular 1920's "Packard service" sign - MINT - as new in original wrapper and envelope. LITERATURE: Huge assortment of original Packard literature and owner's manuals from 1908-1950's. Including 6-8-Super8-12 and rare Packard truck manuals and literature, plus full-color luxury Packard showroom brochures from the 1920's and 30's. Many hard-to-find items. PARTS: Too many to list. Most all pre-WWII. Including: 36" 1930's Packard Senior Trunk. 1932-34 Super-8/V12 wire wheel with original tire. Multiple radiator caps and ornaments, including senior Cormorants for '32-'37 models (2); 1920's Goddess of Speed (2), Senior Bail and Feather caps (4), 1920's Packard truck Boyce Motometer with Packard Liberty insert, plus much more. Electrical Parts: Including headlights, wiring, 1930's Startix starter,NOS spark plugs by the dozen, tune up parts, hundreds of items. Mechanical parts: too numerous to list. Most pre-war, small parts for everything from 120's to V-12's MUCH, MUCH MORE. See website for a small sampling. If you love Packards, plan to be there! Sale is for 3 days only: Friday-Sunday, July 27-28-29, 2012. at: Letson Garage. 8513 N. Syracuse St. Portland, Oregon 97202. Sale Hours: 9am to 3pm daily. NO EARLY SALES. Thanks for reading this post. Contact me at: charvetclassics@aol.com if you have questions. David Charvet Attach file:  Size: 121.30 KB; Hits: 78
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