Re: 1956 Packard Patrician Rebuild Project

Posted by Troy Taylor On 2014/7/3 13:29:56

Howard- The frame is not without issue as well. Both front outriggers are rusted though on top. One of the main reasons for a complete teardown Is all the rubber is rotted off including the Torsion system. A few pics below, there was almost nothing left of the front sway bar rubber.

Interior is almost flawless, I think that is what was so mesmerizing.

Engine- Owner claimed he had it recently running with a gas can to the fuel pump. It would not start for me and a compression test was 45 on the high cylinder. Complete overhaul......This the car that the 374 was switched out to a 352 that I discovered after the fact.

Tranny- unkown but given the rest, Overhaul warranted.

Sad part is I can pick up the black car in the pics for $1500. 90% complete and with what I have 100%. 374 with air, engine was running when removed in the 80's. Car repainted in late 80's and given up on. certainly more in line with what I had in mind but momma is saying no.

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