Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by kevinpackard On 2024/3/25 15:43:39

Alright, had some time to look through the car today to see what I bought. Our family was on the way back from spring break in California, so we made a side trip to Astoria Oregon to pick the car up. Had to rent a trailer, and I was in a hurry to get the car loaded and back on our way....we still had another 5 hours to drive, and had been on the road for 7 already. Loading was much fun, using a hand winch to move the car 6 inches at a time. 3 flat tires did not help either. But I have the car and it's all good.

The car is model 2665, a 1953 Clipper Deluxe Club Sedan. Paint code C (Polaris Blue) and interior code 53 (blue striped Bedford cord). I will get a registry entry up soon.


The bad first. I don't think the car can be saved. But I will defer to the experts.
Floor pans on both driver and passenger are nearly completely missing:


Significant rust by the passenger rear wheel


Bondo and rust behind that wheel


Trunk is rotted out near the rear panel


Windshield header is rotted out