51Packards....52 Packard 200 Deluxe!
Posted by Charles On 2014/5/6 20:13:23
Well here it is, the car to replace my 1951 Packard 200 as seen in this "Restoration Blog". I am a little older and a little wiser since that blog was started. I purchased this '52 on ebay. It has a 327 with 3 speed manual and overdrive.
THE GOOD: The exterior is a 20 footer. There are a few rust bubbles on the passenger rocker and above the passenger fender skirt. All doors, trunk and hood have a nice fit for not having seals. No dents or bondo! Brakes are solid and it runs and drives! Has cool extras like the after market sun visor and visors on the headlights. Trunk floor is solid as well as most of the floors.
THE BAD: The floor has two rust holes which should be an easy repair. The motor has a loud "tick". The previous owner said it probably needs a valve adjustment, but it should have hydraulic valves which would not be adjustable. Missing some parts and the two front windows are cracked.
THE UGLY: The chrome (stainless) is great on the sides, but for some reason the bumpers and taillights are painted silver. Wonder what it looks like under that paint! Interior was partially redone with pieces lost over the years. It has been half ass converted to 12 volt. It relies on a 12v fuel pump to run. All bulbs are burnt out and the overdrive has not been tested. It has a "modern" gas tank that does not fit well. The gas filler door does not even close all the way!
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THE GOOD: The exterior is a 20 footer. There are a few rust bubbles on the passenger rocker and above the passenger fender skirt. All doors, trunk and hood have a nice fit for not having seals. No dents or bondo! Brakes are solid and it runs and drives! Has cool extras like the after market sun visor and visors on the headlights. Trunk floor is solid as well as most of the floors.
THE BAD: The floor has two rust holes which should be an easy repair. The motor has a loud "tick". The previous owner said it probably needs a valve adjustment, but it should have hydraulic valves which would not be adjustable. Missing some parts and the two front windows are cracked.
THE UGLY: The chrome (stainless) is great on the sides, but for some reason the bumpers and taillights are painted silver. Wonder what it looks like under that paint! Interior was partially redone with pieces lost over the years. It has been half ass converted to 12 volt. It relies on a 12v fuel pump to run. All bulbs are burnt out and the overdrive has not been tested. It has a "modern" gas tank that does not fit well. The gas filler door does not even close all the way!
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