Re: In a quandary

Posted by David Grubbs On 2014/5/7 9:08:00

For what its worth, when I was ready to overhaul my 51 200, my wife suggested that we put a Chevy 350 and automatic in it. I checked around town to get an idea of prices, and it was considerably more than completely overhauling the 288. As it turned out, it would have been at least $3000 more, assuming that I didn't do anything to the front end. There are a number of Packard club members in your part of Texas who can guide you towards good mechanics. I would suggest you go that route, unless you just really want a hot rod. And if you do, be prepared for the high dollar paint job, disc front brakes, new front clip, custom interior, fancy wheels etc that the hot rod crowd seems to love.

You might want to contact Terry Weiss in Tyler TX. You would have to trailer the car there, but it might be worth it to you. Jerry brought my 39 120 back to life in a very short time, at a reasonable price. Let me know if you need his address and phone number.