Re: Barries's 1950 standard 8

Posted by africapackard On 2008/2/18 2:03:08

Took the old girl for the first time around the block! My first drive of a Packard and man....what an experience! Obviously it is not perfect, lots of noises and groans, brakes pulling badly, clutch shuddering and no brake lights but - she has been standing for 10 years! But man...the power and sound of that 288! Beautifull! This makes me more determined to do a good job and get her running as close to original as possible for me.

Finally finished derusting and painting the door cavaties and sills. Still busy replacing window channels and cleaning door mechanisms. Also took some time to do some polishing and I think she looks much better already.

Obviously the chrome needs work. Also replaced and cleaned the rear light pods. Replaced the non existant rubber gaskets with one of my own inventions! Replaced the rear decklid rubber and painted the whole luggage space. I had a hard time finding globes for the map lights under the dash. As my car is 12v that bulbs was hard to find. Replaced the 12v alternator with a new one and is busy sorting the wiring. Here is some updated pics:

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