Re: Ever Find Something Interesting in Your Packard?

Posted by Daniel Leininger On 2010/1/7 16:54:14
After I brought my 1941 Clipper home from Kentucky, I took out the back seat cushion to clean under it. I found a rusty screwdriver under seat. Clear-yellow-plastic insulated handle looking very USA made, about 1950s vintage.

Since the car had been stored for 20 years, I considered it as belonging to Jack Williams of Oklahoma who did the retirement-restoration project on the car in 1980-83.

I have buffed the tool up, re-chiseled the point, and considered it a present from 'Jack' who I never knew.
I use it on repairs that call for extra-psychic energy and ceremonial occasions, such as tours.

Just looking at it makes me smile and think, "Thanks Jack."
Here's how I said it on my owner registry entry:

Quote:
"Clipper Jack" -- I found this 1941 Clipper in Versailles, Kentucky in 2007. It is an older restoration from the early 1980s; a retirement-hobby project of a Packard lover who I never knew, named Jack Williams, from El Reno, Oklahoma. I am doing a rehab on the engine which has been silent for about 20 years since Jack's death. Other work will involve brake rebuild, front suspension, and drive train rehab. I plan to use it as a daily driver vehicle adding turn signals,lap belts, and radio rebuild. Drive train is now refurbished to operate at highway speeds. The upholstery is corded cloth on seats and smooth camel on door panels and headliner. I found a rusty screwdriver (presumably Jack's) under the back seat which I also rejuvenated and added to the tools I am using on the car. I am pleased to watch this puppy come back to life with each new upgrade. A 1941 Packard Clipper -- first of the Clippers.


DanL

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