Re: Lets Start Planning for Warren

Posted by Randy Berger On 2008/7/20 11:13:50

Warren came and went too fast. I drove up on Friday and went to the dinner Friday night with a good group who were kind enough to invite me to sit at their table. I got to see Tom Wilcox gorgeous 34 up close and personal. Tom and his wife stopped by to say hello to the P'info group lounging behind my 400. Ed and Bonnie Franko stopped by Friday to say Hi to Mr. Gering and I who were just talking Packard on the front lawn of the museum. Two newly acquired "twin" 56 Caribbeans are on display from Steve's Packards in California. I never did hear the complete story of his death. If anyone knows all the facts, start a thread and let us know the whole story. I missed the Detroit contingent and hope they make it next year.
Here's a pic of the latest Caribbean convertible in the museum, one of Tom Wilcox and his gorgeous 34 - that's Tom in the blue shirt, and a shot of Bob Gibb's 56 Clipper and my 400. A good pair to draw to. Note the PACKARDINFO Tshirt displayed from the hood of my 400.
BH and Dad, Shireman and grandson, Al kish and I sat in the shade and enjoyed the Packard parade. Damn near fell asleep driving home.
Almost forgot, Al Kish pointed out the difference between 56 Packard and Clipper wiper arms. Since Bob Gibbs was parked right next to me, Al looked and pointed out that the Clipper used an arm extension that was held to the main arm by two rivets. The Packard arm is all one piece and presents a much more aerodynamic appearance.

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