Re: 1930 boat tail speedster from a rough starting point

Posted by Mike Bartrom On 2016/11/19 15:44:43

This morning I was able to spend 4 hours working on the Packard. The biggest thing that I got done was organizing all of the parts that has come off of the Packard. I brought in a large roll around six shelf cart and nearly filled it up.

I was also able to remove sheet metal from the rear part of the frame. With this uncovered and by scaling internet pictures I have put together a design for the body frame. I will build this frame from 1 1/2" x 3" rectangular tubing with .062 wall. This frame and the cowl will come together next on the original frame.

This week I have been able to collect several parts... nice used engine splash pans from eBay, sheet metal and special steel tubing for fabbing the body and doors, and materials for building tail light housings.

I'm going to be tied up for a few days but I'm looking forward to getting back on the Packard for a long weekend ahead.