Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2024/7/15 15:57:19

Kevin, Sorry I didn't notice. Usually it's up on 4-points of the frame. I'll ask tomorrow or Wednesday when the car is finished.

Mario Bruno has 3 shops in the general area. One is a service station shop in Kensington for more modern cars, but sells ethanol-free gas. The 2nd is a muscle car shop in Rockville. And the new shop for modern and prewar classics is in Gaithersburg. Eddie is the foreman/manager and has kept me updated on the work progress. Rafael is a sterling mechanic who, between Bill's '40 180 sedan and my '40 160 is getting to know everything about Super 8 Packards with overdrive. It's really a blessing to have a place to repair the Duchess and maintain it.

Here are some more photos.

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