Re: Hello! Newbie Questions from potential Packard owner
Posted by MJG On 2022/6/3 21:23:41
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wardog wrote:
@1929PackardGuy and others...
Again, thanks for all the great info and responses.
Maybe a Packard wouldn't be the best first really old car to own... Also on my classic bucket list is a 1941 Cadillac. Would this be easier to find a shop to work on than a similar year Packard? Would the Caddy flathead V8 be easier to find parts for?
As you can tell from my signature, it was one on my list too. 1941 Cadillacs are usually one of the top three years collected in the CLC as it was a landmark year for Cadillac. Parts are usually available, though some can be more difficult to find. Mechanical parts are usually not the problem. Avoid the Hydramatics (first year and took the war to work out the bugs). Lots of resources to help keep them on the road. You will have a similar problem finding folks to work on them. The talent pool is disappearing with each passing year. I am slowly gravitating to becoming a one-man band. Years ago I wouldn't paint a car, now I'm looking to get an inflatable paint booth. Years ago I wouldn't fathom doing upholstery, now I'm looking at Sailrite machines. Luckily for me I'm willing to take the time to learn and perfect a craft. Plan on doing your own work unless you have deep pockets. Great road cars though and can keep up with modern traffic.
Mike
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