Re: VIN information
Posted by Ozstatman On 2017/4/27 2:18:35
In addition to the photo I added to Reggie's Registry entry there were a number of emails and PM's back and forth which Reggie is permitting me to post here. I've lightly edited them to protect both the innocent(Reggie) and the guilty(me)!
"Your corrections and additions to my registry info is much appreciated, as I did not know the true VIN until NOW. The car was titled with the engine number in Texas, so I am forced to perpetuate that VIN for state registration, but I did suspect the 5477 2509 sequence was the true vin according to Packard."
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"I have the door panels and all the chrome and stainless, and am rechroming most of the pot metal and polishing the stainless before reinstalling. The trunk of the car has been painted black and the firewall and front fenders are primed (1st coat), but will be blocked and primed two more times, then painted Chariot Red. The top will be painted black. The continental kit will be red with packard hubcap in middle with chrome surround."
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"I might have an early restoration pic I can send, too. They will paint some "color" on firewall Friday, I hope. Maybe things will pick up soon.
By the way, my continental kit has no name or stamp on it, but I wonder if you have any idea who manufactured this continental kit. The whitesidewall under the hubcap is simulated, not real. The hubcap is authentic Packard like the other four for the wheels."
Sorry Reggie, Continental Kits are way outside my area of inexpertise."
AND - The photos below
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"Your corrections and additions to my registry info is much appreciated, as I did not know the true VIN until NOW. The car was titled with the engine number in Texas, so I am forced to perpetuate that VIN for state registration, but I did suspect the 5477 2509 sequence was the true vin according to Packard."
AND
"I have the door panels and all the chrome and stainless, and am rechroming most of the pot metal and polishing the stainless before reinstalling. The trunk of the car has been painted black and the firewall and front fenders are primed (1st coat), but will be blocked and primed two more times, then painted Chariot Red. The top will be painted black. The continental kit will be red with packard hubcap in middle with chrome surround."
AND
"I might have an early restoration pic I can send, too. They will paint some "color" on firewall Friday, I hope. Maybe things will pick up soon.
By the way, my continental kit has no name or stamp on it, but I wonder if you have any idea who manufactured this continental kit. The whitesidewall under the hubcap is simulated, not real. The hubcap is authentic Packard like the other four for the wheels."
Sorry Reggie, Continental Kits are way outside my area of inexpertise."
AND - The photos below
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