Re: Wile Family's Second Packard

Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2012/5/6 20:20:15

I've been following your postings with great interest and I've got a real education from them.
I know what you mean about looking forward to the first "fill-up". I took my '51 to the station today and it always draws a crowd - especially now that I've finished detailing it, the paint is almost shiny enough to shave in.
I'm hoping for that '55 fill-up for my Patrician this week or next. All the mechanics in the shop have driven that car but me.
I originally took it to my mechanic thinking it would be done faster and since I don't have all the equipment necessary, easier than doing it myself. Plus I have always been leary about working on brakes. All my '55 really needed was that brake job and all the recommended servicing caught up on. The deal was, they would work on it as time permitted and I'd get a (much needed) break on the bill. This was agreed when his business was real s l o w. Naturally, business immediately pick up - for the next year and a half. I could have done the whole thing last summer but that's hindsight for you. Also, my mechanic was born BEFORE the car was made and most importantly, is a honest man and good friend.
Looking forward to more of your posts on both your 400 and your Patrician. Hopefully I'll have some driving experiences to share soon too.