Re: just picked up a '51 ... lookin for tipz!!!!!

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/2/14 10:58:09

How do u plan to drive the car???? Long distance touring, City crusiing at nite or just shows?????

My personal preference is not to chop or slam'em but just make a good mild city cruiser that is good for long hiway runs too.

Tinted glass, spot lights, fog lites, continental kit, wire wheels, Van-Aukins. The front seat will probably need an arm rest. It has always amazed me that a luxury car like Packard had no front arm rest.

As for the visor they are great in low speed city traffic and for privacy but not good out on the hiway.

Need to do something about the headlites too. Not sure what. Either need to make them more conspicuous or less. Factory styling on the headlites was bit stark. So think about different ways to make them more or less noticeable.