Re: Opinion wanted

Posted by D-train On 2012/3/14 16:51:30

I have my gradfather's car. He bought it new in '49. It's not running since '58. It has the same rust issues.

I plan on repairing the rotted areas. (as I don't have space for another Packard to tear parts off of. ...already have two) The engine is free, and I plan on rebuilding it. I will replace the interior.

As the interior and paint will be new, and the body and engine will be the original, I would think of it as the original car. (Please don't read that as "original condition")

We are/were both cheap and enjoyed doing things ourselves.
I will do as much as I can, including the engine rebuild.

If it throws a rod or seizes up, I gave it my best.

...just my thoughts and intention.

Mark