HotRod Packard

Posted by Drake On 2008/3/14 15:43:54

The idea behind my packard project comes from my love for oldschool style hotrods. I plan on lowering it considerably, and airbagging the rearend. I'm going to paint flames on the front, and leave the rest black. I'm not going crazy with this car though. I'm not planning on cutting anywhere on the body, "shaving" the handles, or de-chroming the whole thing. I like the way it looks now, with some slight modifications. Perhaps at a later date (very later, because its expensive), I will do a motor-swap to something I can get a little more power out of.

I am sick of seeing the billions of chevys, fords, and mercs crowding all the shows. Thats why I am starting something different. I haven't seen ONE hotrod packard. I'm not saying there isn't any, I just haven't seen one.

I've been considering a faux-taxi look. I can have a toplight custom made with a magnetic bottom for $100 or less, and the checker decals are only $30 a roll.

What do you guys think? I expect some "omg! dont ruin that car!" replies, but I assure you, I'm not doing anything to it that cant be un-done. Have any suggestions?