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This project has me completely baffled. You know nothing about fixing old cars. Your young charges know even less. The Packard company went out of business years before they were born and probably before you were born. I can't see anything about this whole thing that has the slightest relevance to you, the children or your work. I'm not being smart here. I wish you and the young people the best. I just can't understand why you are doing this, or what the point is.
The point is simple: A few interested adults want to help a few receptive kids learn about something new and, in the process, learn something about themselves.
I first cut my teeth on a neighbor's '47 Ford. He didn't really offer much hands-on training as his time was limited, but allowing me the chance to tinker, his support of my interest in the car and his enthusiasm in seeing my progress was enough to spark my passion for old cars. More importantly, that experience (which didn't really involve a 'finished product') helped me to build trust in my abilities and to learn from my many mistakes. I can't imagine how different my teenage years would've been had he turned me away because I had no working knowledge of cars or because Ford stopped producing flatheads nearly 25 years before I was born.
I wish the everyone involved in this project much success. Most folks here will be happy to answer your questions and support your efforts.
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