Re: 1941 Packard One-Twenty

Posted by RogerDetroit On 2011/10/8 9:05:52

Hello Sam:

That is a nice project you've started there. As the others have said, try to keep it is stock as possible in order to honor the heritage of the car and get the most value. That includes keeping it 6V.

I have a 1941 160 (see avatar) and earlier this year I purchased a 1941 120 business coupe.

Having restored my 160 about 7 years ago and currently doing some work on the 120 I can pass along some recommended vendors if you don't mind.

Steering wheel: That "K" wheel that you have is a coveted option. J.B. Donaldson of Phoenix www.SteeringWheelsUSA.com did a very good job of remolding my wheel in color to match the dash plastic.

Dash Plastic: Jerry Vinarcik of www.yesterdaysradio.com re-makes all the dash plastic in all the Packard colors.

Carb Rebuilding: www.daytonaparts.com will re-do your carb and send it back looking like jewelry and it will run as good as it looks.

You mentioned in your last post that "...last pictures of the car in Chicory green."

Sounds like you are going to change the color. Curious as to what color or colors you had in mind? Do you have paint sample colors for the 1941 Packard?

Thanks, --Roger--