Re: KPack
Posted by kevinpackard On 2021/3/8 18:08:15
After weighing my options I decided that the best course of action would be to drive down to Tucson and pick up the replacement windshield myself. I didn't want to trust a shipping company with something so fragile. So I left after work on Friday, drove until midnight, stayed in a hotel, woke up at 5 and drove until I reached Tucson at 10pm, only stopping for gas. It was about 25 hours total.
I met Mike from Tucson Packard, and got a tour of the shop and all the parts they have. I was blown away. There are many parts cars there in various states of disassembly, but the shop buildings themselves are completely stuffed to the brim with parts from all years and models. I was like a kid in a candy store. If we had more time I would have picked up a ton of stuff, but it was late and I didn't want to keep Mike from his family, so I made it quick. I picked up the windshield (Mike kindly protected it with bubble wrap and placed it in an original Packard box), some replacement front springs, and some fender skirts. It was great to talk with Mike and get to see his operation. Nice guy.
I found a hotel, slept for a few hours, then got up early to drive another 16 hours to somewhere in Idaho. I finished up the drive today...something like 50 hours and 3000 miles in a weekend. I'm beat. I got home and then gently cut away the packing to check the windshield. It all arrived in one piece, thank goodness. It's a clear piece of glass, whereas I think mine was originally factory green tint. It's not in perfect shape, but it will work. I'm just happy to have it.
Now I need to figure out the best way to install it. Any tips from those who have? I've read the Service Manual on it, but want to know if others have any advice.
-Kevin
Attach file:
Driving to Tucson.jpg (112.67 KB)
Tucson Packard.jpg (188.35 KB)
Tucson Packard parts.jpg (238.91 KB)
Windshield home.jpg (168.86 KB)
Windshield back in one piece.jpg (154.35 KB)
I met Mike from Tucson Packard, and got a tour of the shop and all the parts they have. I was blown away. There are many parts cars there in various states of disassembly, but the shop buildings themselves are completely stuffed to the brim with parts from all years and models. I was like a kid in a candy store. If we had more time I would have picked up a ton of stuff, but it was late and I didn't want to keep Mike from his family, so I made it quick. I picked up the windshield (Mike kindly protected it with bubble wrap and placed it in an original Packard box), some replacement front springs, and some fender skirts. It was great to talk with Mike and get to see his operation. Nice guy.
I found a hotel, slept for a few hours, then got up early to drive another 16 hours to somewhere in Idaho. I finished up the drive today...something like 50 hours and 3000 miles in a weekend. I'm beat. I got home and then gently cut away the packing to check the windshield. It all arrived in one piece, thank goodness. It's a clear piece of glass, whereas I think mine was originally factory green tint. It's not in perfect shape, but it will work. I'm just happy to have it.
Now I need to figure out the best way to install it. Any tips from those who have? I've read the Service Manual on it, but want to know if others have any advice.
-Kevin
Attach file:
Driving to Tucson.jpg (112.67 KB)
Tucson Packard.jpg (188.35 KB)
Tucson Packard parts.jpg (238.91 KB)
Windshield home.jpg (168.86 KB)
Windshield back in one piece.jpg (154.35 KB)
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