Re: I took the dive

Posted by 19482255 On 2014/10/26 12:40:36
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58L8134 wrote:
Hi

Welcome! And Gadzooks! Seconding what Ross said "You've snagged yourself the rarest of the rare!" A 22nd Series Custom Eight Club Sedan is a darn-near extinct model! We'll all be interest to follow your progress restoring this gem.

Please join the Packard Club, we'd love to have you as a member. Only a dozen 2206-2255's are registered with PAC members.

To educate yourself all about Custom Eights and all 22nd Series Packard in general, avail yourself of a copy of Robert J. Neal's great book Packard 1948 to 1950. It is THE book to read and enjoy for every 1948-50 Packard owner.

Steve


Thanks everyone for the congratulations and comments. I've eyed these Packards for almost 30 years and the Custom Club Coupe fit the bill of what I was searching for. The 'trick' was finding the right one for me. Yes, they are not plentiful. I was shocked to look at the production numbers and compare against known cars. All the more reason why I'm glad this car is as complete as it is. Only missing 3-4 trim pieces and fortunately none of them are unique to the club coupe so replacement should be easier.

I picked up RN's 1948-50 Packard book a couple years ago and have read it cover to cover twice. You're right - it's THE book to own for these cars.

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