LJJ's 1947 2126 7 Passenger Sedan

Posted by LJJ On 2014/7/24 23:13:57

Given the amount of work that I am doing on my 2126, I might as well introduce it to the Packarfinfo community.

The story so far:

I purchased my 2126 via eBay / consignment dealer with an accepted best offer late in 2012. The Packard was purchased from the widow of the previous owner who had owned it since 1957! I am the third owner. This is a CA black plate car, Earl C Anthony delivery etc. It still remains in remarkable original condition.

Once I got the Packard to Australia (which by the way is not a hard process) I have completed the following:

Front suspension rebuild.
Fix up the poor brake rebuild, which required relining the shoes and machining the drums.
Rear suspension shocks and bushes.
Repair a very minor rust spot on the rear LHS sill.
Installed a new front YnZ wiring harness (as an insurance policy).
New engine mounts.
New water pump.
Oil changes.

I recently drove the Packard 700 kms without any issues, not bad I reckon, given I am yet to replace spark plus and ignitions items.

Currently I am sorting out the overdrive (which was not operational as advised by the dealer......).

I consider this Packard as an excellent buy and I intend to maintain it as required rather than "restore" it. It's survived this long OK.

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