Re: Attractive 1939 1238 Model 12 Packard on ebay

Posted by JMc On 2016/12/27 6:08:56

Good evening all, just checking back in for the first time after a month in beautiful Vietnam.

As Mal writes, I can confirm that the soft roof insert is sealed on mine. My understanding is that the closed roof shapes exceeded the combined capacities of the presses and steel of the era to reliably press the roof curves necessary. I believe that later advances in metallurgical science and engineering would overcome these limitations. I'm sure other readers know more about this.

The insert in my '35 is still watertight and in good condition. It appears to be a thickly coated fabric. I've just left mine intact for now.

The rear window does open. It winds down; the mechanism is actuated by a chromed window winder.

Cheers, John

PS: After a long wet spring, summer has finally arrived in Tasmania, and I hope to roll my coupe out of the shed in January for the first time in 24 years to pressure clean the cooling system and some other components. I'll post pics if it happens.