Re: Newbie here,with a question about an engine swap.
Posted by Palanirides On 2010/9/6 2:44:47
Oz,
Thank you.I'll try to relay all that information to the car inspector.I wish I knew what it was just to get things going here.Thanks again.
Turbo,
I'll send you my info after I get off here. Will any of these engines mate with its three speed transmission? Thank you so much again.
Rusty,
If I do obtain this car,just having it in my driveway will be a dream come true -- regardless of how long it might have to sit there.It's an iconic slice of Americana that no newer vehicle can match in its style,engineering,charm,and history. It would be akin to owning a Piccaso imo. If I do get it,I'd like to get it road worthy within a year,but I realize an endeavor like this must be done carefully in baby steps at times to do it right,so there won't be any rush -- NO RUSH AT ALL. No,I don't have experience restoring a vehicle,but I have my contacts and sites such as this one that would hopefully advise me in the right direction.I also reside in the eighth largest city in this country with Los Angeles just two hours away,so the experts (machine shops,paint and body shops,and restoring experts) are there should I need them. I am somewhat mechanically inclined,so removing chrome and such to have it polished or re-dipped should be no problem. I realize I can get a 1966 Galaxie or '73 Torino fastback,etc,to restore,but hey,how many people get to OWN,restore,and drive a '48 Packard? This is also a challenge...You should have seen the gawking going on over a black and burgundy '51(?) Hudson Commodore the other day at a nearby mall's parking lot. This "tank" looked like it was straight out of a Dick Tracy world and passerby's couldn't take their eyes off it and commenting on how cool it was...The more I gawk at this Packard,the more I fall in love with its beautiful smooth lines,length,and overall look. ...You guys have really pumped my spirits up today by informing me that engines for such a vehicle are still around(Sorry about jumping too quick on the Ford I6 idea,though I do feel that certain I6s would make a good temporary replacement). Again,I don't know much about this vehicle or its engines so I'm trying to find out all I can this week;my head is about to explode. Pardon my ignorance,in other words.
Thanks for clearing up(no pun intended)the glass/window issue too. :)
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Thank you.I'll try to relay all that information to the car inspector.I wish I knew what it was just to get things going here.Thanks again.
Turbo,
I'll send you my info after I get off here. Will any of these engines mate with its three speed transmission? Thank you so much again.
Rusty,
If I do obtain this car,just having it in my driveway will be a dream come true -- regardless of how long it might have to sit there.It's an iconic slice of Americana that no newer vehicle can match in its style,engineering,charm,and history. It would be akin to owning a Piccaso imo. If I do get it,I'd like to get it road worthy within a year,but I realize an endeavor like this must be done carefully in baby steps at times to do it right,so there won't be any rush -- NO RUSH AT ALL. No,I don't have experience restoring a vehicle,but I have my contacts and sites such as this one that would hopefully advise me in the right direction.I also reside in the eighth largest city in this country with Los Angeles just two hours away,so the experts (machine shops,paint and body shops,and restoring experts) are there should I need them. I am somewhat mechanically inclined,so removing chrome and such to have it polished or re-dipped should be no problem. I realize I can get a 1966 Galaxie or '73 Torino fastback,etc,to restore,but hey,how many people get to OWN,restore,and drive a '48 Packard? This is also a challenge...You should have seen the gawking going on over a black and burgundy '51(?) Hudson Commodore the other day at a nearby mall's parking lot. This "tank" looked like it was straight out of a Dick Tracy world and passerby's couldn't take their eyes off it and commenting on how cool it was...The more I gawk at this Packard,the more I fall in love with its beautiful smooth lines,length,and overall look. ...You guys have really pumped my spirits up today by informing me that engines for such a vehicle are still around(Sorry about jumping too quick on the Ford I6 idea,though I do feel that certain I6s would make a good temporary replacement). Again,I don't know much about this vehicle or its engines so I'm trying to find out all I can this week;my head is about to explode. Pardon my ignorance,in other words.
Thanks for clearing up(no pun intended)the glass/window issue too. :)
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