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kevinpackard wrote:
I will say that if that car was resprayed, it was much better done than my car. On mine the guy didn't bother doing the door jambs, sides of the hood, overspray everywhere, etc. It was a really ham-handed job.
Keep us informed of how things progress. If you do end up picking up the 400 (or any Packard), be sure to come back here and register it and make a build thread. There is no better resource for restoring and maintaining Packards than this forum and website.
-Kevin
If I end up getting it I will for sure come back and register/ bug the crap out of you guys. Below is a list of things I am going to check out next time I go PLEASE add to the list if you see some thing that could be a deal breaker. Like I said before I want to have a driving project, I dont really have any plans of doing a frame off until maybe when I retire.....
- Check for original paint (over spray on wires, hood hinges,)
what spots should not be painted on car? -Check trim plate in drivers side door
Is there a print out available that I could bring with me to check if the plate shows the paint and trim that the car actually is?
- Check the torsion leveling system (Trunk test)
In what position does the little switch need to be under the dash for the TL system to be on? will it be obvious if the system is working?
- Check parking brake works.
If it does not how big of a fix is that? - Check if there is dual exhaust, I didn't notice pipes in exhaust openings in rear bumper.
Anything else exhaust wise to check? -Check if has original valve covers
-Magnet test over whole car.
- Electrical. Anything special I should check when it comes to this?
Like I said according to him all gauges don't work other than the gas gauge, the speedometer worked but was pretty bouncy. - Undercarriage.
I will crawl under car with head light where should I focus my attention? Please feel free to add anything, thanks guys.
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