The Packard Institute's 1949 project

Posted by The Packard Institute, Inc. On 2010/1/12 22:25:09

Greetings fellow Packard automobile enthusiasts. My name is Raynard Dean Packard and I own a small non-profit counseling agency for kids in Akron, Ohio www.thepackardinstitute.com

Our kids typically have known a bit a trouble in their lives, and are at a time where they really benefit from adult guidance. To that end we have conceived the 1949 project. We will mentor our young people along in the restoration of a Packard.

We have just purchased this 23rd series standard eight down in Amish country:

She's been sitting in a barn since the eighties. I was told she was in fine mechanical condition until that point. There is very little rust that I can see, and that car appears remarkably intact and complete. I am trained as a therapist, and have embarrassingly few engineering skills - so I hope to prevail on the good will and expertise of visitors here as we guide our young people along on the restoration.

Thank you for your interest and please check back often as I photodocument and blog our progress,

Regards,

Raynard Packard www.thepackardinstitute.com



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