Re: Packard Factory Plant Wood

Posted by JWL On 2010/6/4 9:02:27

Henry, thanks for posting this information about the Packard wood. I bought four 1"x8"x3' T&G wall panels, one for me and each of my three brothers. I too found Paul to be exceptionally nice to deal with. He also is providing certificates of authenticity in the names of each of us. I plan on using my piece to make a Packard desk lamp. The finished side shows its 100 years of use and abuse, but the unfinished side is in remarkably good condition. You can get the wood sawed and planed so none of the old finish shows, or get is in its salvaged state. I expect the wood to go fast once word gets out. It benefits the Proving Grounds, a most worthy cause.

How goes the '55? We haven't heard much from you on it lately.

My '55 Clipper Super 4 Door is finished with being converted to a manual shift 3-speed transmission and some other work, and is scheduled to be transported to Austin in the next couple of weeks. I'll share more when it arrives.

(o{I}o)