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JT wrote:
I have seen a real aversion to modifying Packards. It generates interest in Packards amongst different crowds and not every packard owner has the funds to restore them to factory specs or even wants too. The mind is like a parachute, it only functions when open. And remember... Nobody lives forever, your old Packard might soon be my resto-mod. Chin up guys, Packards still drop panties, even if they're modified.
Your right JT, its ok...
Its ok to restore and preserve a Packard, ok to modify, and ok to do just about what ever you want to with your Packard.
With that said, you will have to understand that in most instances, the traditional clubs were instituted and structured to promote the preservation of the Packard Motor Car Company and it's products. Do not expect the club scene to be terribly open minded in this respect. Why should they be, they make no secret about their purpose and mission. It would be like going to an AA meeting and wondering why no one wants to go to the bar afterwards.
Packard info., as I have said before, is a bit different in that it is an open venue for all Packard enthusiasts. I believe you posted in the modified forum a while back that a modification was going to stir up some folks. As I replied, it is the modified forum and totally appropriate.
In the same regard, there are numerous forums full of folks that are highly interested in preservation. They too deserve to do as they please. As much as you enjoy modification, they (we) enjoy preservation. I don't think there is any problem with modifying a Packard. There are no fewer than what, 3 or 4 cars published here right now for sale and cheap at that. A couple of sellers are so dismayed at how little these cars will fetch that they are threatening to scrap if they don't sell. Heck, one was a runner for what, $1,200 bucks. That's a lot of bang for the buck.
I have no problem with what you or others share in the modified discussion forum. I have no problem with what others share in the preservation forums. As you said, its ok!
You do not have to restore your car, and I don't have to rod mine, but we can still have fun here night after night!
Have fun,
Jim
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