Re: Projects

Posted by Gary Marshall On 2010/12/8 19:41:53

Yep I know, I let my heart run away with my head. For so long I loved those old cars, always thought just so expensive, and no chance of owning one. First thing that got me interested in American Classics, was when I got a free classic American calendar, and saw for the first time so many great looking classics. I soon realised that the early 50's cars appealed much more to me. A picture of a Pontiac Chieftian 1952 Convertible had me saying just WOW. Now I learned so much more, although still a complete beginner. I got to see the Packards, and through Packardinfo.com i have learned and realised that the Packards are best, and that a project was the only way for me to go. I had hoped to spend around $5,000 on a good project car, and give myself 5 Years to complete my dream. and yes, some of those rust buckets not worth touching. Some seem solid with missing fenders, missing seats. I understand what you guys are saying, yes better wait and get Conv with solid body(needing just a re spray, good seats, all bits there, engine running, and transmission. The problem I am finding is that good Convertible project cars are selling around the $11,500 mark. sudans seem much cheaper to buy.
Thanks Ross for offer, yes if I ever come over to the States, will for sure love to come along to one of the packard meets. Are there any meets around the Chicago area? my wifes sister lives just outside chicago in Prospect Heights, IL. Great excuse to visit her, and get along to one of the meets.

Is a project car (Convertible) for around $5,000 really inpossible?

And everything mechanical will transfer from a Super 8 sedan onto a Super 8 convertible. Does that include the seats and dash board?