Re: How old are you?

Posted by Jim On 2009/4/13 1:35:45

I am 37. I have had my hands on antique vehicles since I was 6, pestering the neighbor who was a former Earl C. Anthony employee. 1 Packard, 10 old vehicles total ranging from antique farm equipment to old motorcycles to a B-Model Mack truck tractor and Fruehauf Ex-military low-boy trailer.

I have previously owned 3 post war Packards (a long time ago); they were great cars! Since reading posts from the V-8 guys here, I think I am falling in lust with the idea of a 56? 400, Patrician, heck I don't know. I am basically a stock preservation guy. the 39 Packard is largely un-restored and in a state of preservation only receiving sympathetic restoration. It's a decent example of what a well maintained 70 year old car might be. I will admit my 58 Chevy is a guilty pleasure because I am not really worried about keeping that car in authentic condition.

Jim

P.S. the 9N Ford tractor, 30 Model A, and 39 Packard all start just fine on 6 volts. The Mack, Edsel, and 58 Chevy all start fine 12 volts. I guess either one works just fine.