Re: 1942 Roof Antenna

Posted by Dale Rhinehart On 2013/6/7 13:56:58

Well the Packard was restored in 81 and had not been driven much. In 81 it was striped and painted in "lacquer" black and I do not believe it had been polished as the paint was dull. Another Deputy who is very knowledgeable in detailing cars and paint, came over and spent 4+ hrs with a special 2 wheel polishing machine and the paint is like a mirror. He said that one must be very light and careful with lacquer paint and he was. There is a short some where as the battery has a draw when the key is off, the clock is unhooked, so I must tackle that. The underside is cleaned and painted as well, the motor and trans after dusting off look as new as do all the hoses and brake lines. The tires are new from 81 and look great but are still from 81 and I am not sure as to keep them or replace them, so any advice would be welcome. The antifreeze will be drained this weekend and well as the block, and new installed. A through lube and greasing will follow as I want to loosen up the shifting levers,as I read a topic on here about greasing the shift levers. So any other input would help. and Thanks for taking interest in my Packard. I am new at this.PS I have 4 extra side chrome pieces that are used to unlatch the hood in very nice condition they are about 2 ft long, any Idea what I should do with them? Under the rear seat was a blue price book from 1942 with the prices of any options and another book for the salesman on ordering a new Packard, they are old but look as new.