Re: Wile Family's Second Packard

Posted by Tim Wile On 2013/4/19 12:49:28
Wow! Spring is here and now that my right shoulder is back in service, Packard-time has returned. The 400 was treated to a new battery and it has made a world of difference in starting. The new battery cranks the starter much more vigorously than did the old one, even with a trickle charger attached, and the car starts quite easily now. The difference is like night and day.

I'm still in the process of gutting the doors and the back panels to have them re-done. Apparently, the seats were re-done some time ago and are in decent shape. The seat frames could use some going over, though. The door panels and kick panels are clearly toast but I managed to get a decent set from a donor 400 to use as a model for my re-upholstery person. The window tracks for the glass are also in sorry shape, which isn't surprising for a 55+ year old car. The headliner cleaned up nicely, but the seams are going in a number of places and a replacement is certainly in order.

I took it out for a short spin around the neighbourhood the other day when the temperature was decent and it felt good driving it again. My wife is waiting until I put the windows back in the doors before she takes a ride. I can't blame her.


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