Re: Various CL Pickings

Posted by Deskdriver On 2017/7/8 14:44:47

This isn't exactly "Various CL Pickings" but...I was in a local junkyard looking for some parts for another car (non Packard) of ours. With a yard worker we were scouring a remote yard. Of course I didn't have my phone with me!

Anyway, there was a 51 or ? 2 door hardtop way over against the wall. It was difficult to get back there. The car has rust of course and the floor is rusted through in places.
The dashboard is missing as is the steering column. Door and interior panels missing. seat frame(s), with out cloth, are there.

The exterior body appears in good shape, the grill, bumpers look good. The right rear taillight lens is broken. The headlight buckets are missing.

I couldn't get the hood or trunk open. It does have an engine but not sure about a trans. and I don't recall if the pedals were there.

Someone looking for a nice project? I hate to see Packards, especially this one, just rusting away. My Wife says "No more cars!". So anyone interested? PM me. We might have to twist the yard owners arm a bit. Great candidate for a frame off restoration. It will take some work getting out of there but I think worth it.

Barry