Re: 1951 Packard 200

Posted by David Grubbs On 2015/7/12 21:59:43

Brand new gas tanks with or without sending units are available from Kanter at a reasonable price. Rear fenders were welded on, so you will need to find a donor car for what ever piece that was removed. 51 thru 54 bodies are pretty much the same as long as you stay with the junior (200) series. The 400 bodies were wider and I think a bit longer. The good news is that they are fairly easy to find. You would have had to clean out the gas tank and lines anyway, so you are probably ahead by buying a new one.

I would plan on overhauling the Ultramafic due to sitting for a long time. It would probably be the most expensive part of the overhaul.

Also plan on overhauling the master cylinder, wheel cylinders and hoses. These are easy to find brand new.

This site is a great one for advice and information. Hope you get the car and at a decent price!