Re: chevy v8 engine swap 52 packard

Posted by dutchman On 2016/7/14 0:48:44

You may be right on that one. I've been turning wrenches for a little over 40 years. Built several "frankenstein" Trucks over the years. Put small blocks and big blocks in 50's trucks,swapped to modern rear diffs etc. I don't have a fully equipped shop,just a carport and dirt. But have an a frame, cherry picker, etc,etc. Built volkswagen trikes from scratch, trailers,etc. Been welding for over 25 years. I have seen no 50's packards that run and are turn key in the range i can afford. Besides i want something i built not someone elses project. I am aware of the pitfalls of doing jobs like this one but quite willing to do my best to build what i want. Sorry if i come off being a bit snippy. I was just hoping someone else had done the job and could offer a bit of help and insight. Isn't that what we builders/fabricators do? I know i have offered help to other builders in the past. I understand this is a touchy subject and opinion is to keep it all packard. But at least i'm trying to keep it on the road and at least looking like an original packard. Thanks