Re: Not Your Everyday Packard, Tales of a 30s sedan

Posted by Cli55er On 2011/7/29 12:10:20

in my defense i did say no offense meant, just expressing. so although i don't agree with his motives, it was said kind hearted.

the glass is all there except the rear and front windshield and i would think that the roof would be easy to redo...the chickenwire is still there and maybe some of the wood.

the motor parts can be had i'm sure, may take some time, but they are around i'm guessing.

it looks pretty complete to me, better then most i see.

i'd give it a go at restoring at this point in my life. i'd probably still be going at it into my 40s, but oh well it would be fun.

i don't like the thought of a japanese motor in an American classic though. but it is his to do with it what he pleases. no hard feelings. i just happen to be one of the youngins that would do original on this one, but i have had thoughts of a Packard dragster, so i can't poke too much at him.

also my thoughts are to go original also because the only Packard i have ever owned is in pieces....i haven't owned tons of them like some of the people on here. i bet when you own enough of them you get bored and start tinkering around with them a bit, but maybe not.....depends on the person i guess.

and i do agree...one day alot of Packard owners will die off and hopefully by that time i'll be old enough and have enough money i can just buy one of them from the estate or at auction, etc. cause i think when i get older i wont want to be slaving away in my garage in the Texas heat and since life is short and i wouldn't be getting any younger i would want instant gratification whenever i could get it. ;0)

p.s. i'm jealous...you get to work on your Packard....and i'm stuck at work, LOL!

Hank