Re: Various CL Pickings

Posted by Joe Santana On 2018/2/20 11:26:39

I agree. Showing magnified photos (larger than reality) of bits of corrosion on chrome and a close up of that alternator bear that out, don't you think?

6v alternators are readily available for about $250 that mount with little modification to the bracket and are recommended if you have gel batteries. You can get one that looks like the generator it replaces for $500. Of course, if real miles aren't being put on a car, if it isn't driven at night long distances, then using a 6v alternator might devalue a car you only look at and trailer. Otherwise for reliability and safety, brighter lights and easier starting might be a plus. Again, the old generator was probably retained.

So you would spend $100K restoring a car and not replace the data plate? Why would they be sanctioned by the club, if they devalued a car? I kept my worn down, beat up original. I think I posted a photo of it in the Duchess blog. You would not want to put that back on a restored car. I suspect the owner has the beat up original, too.

Also if Packard offered a kit for anything to improve customer satisfaction for a specific year, even including a different body, I can't see how that can be incorrect/not authentic.

The design of the shovel nose is right up there with the'34s IMHO.