Packard Building Artifacts
Posted by RogerDetroit On 2011/12/18 12:47:42
Hello All:
Below is a photo of an artifact that the Packard Motor Car Foundation has for sale.
It is a wood block from the factory assembly floor that is 6.00" wide, 2.75" high and 2.375" thick. The bas-relief medallion is in brass and shows The Lodge gatehouse at the Packard Proving Grounds - it is 2.00" in diameter. Notice it is trimmed in Packard motorblock-color green. The small wood plaque is laser etched.
This makes for a handsome wood block with some real heft.
The blocks were acquired several years ago from the property owners at the same time the PMCF bought the main doors - employee entrance.
Each block is scrubbed clean and then cleaned again in an ultrasonic dip tank. Next each block is milled to give it a consistent size and surface. Three coats of urethane varnish are applied to seal in the creosote aroma inside the wood block and also to give it a protective sheen. Finally the medallion and plaque are screwed in place with brass screws.
Price is $40 includes shipping in the lower 48 of the USA. Ask about shipping to foreign countries.
All proceeds go to preserve the Packard Proving Grounds
Contact Bruce at 33packard34@blevinsscrew.com
This would make a wonderful gift for a Packard enthusiast!
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Below is a photo of an artifact that the Packard Motor Car Foundation has for sale.
It is a wood block from the factory assembly floor that is 6.00" wide, 2.75" high and 2.375" thick. The bas-relief medallion is in brass and shows The Lodge gatehouse at the Packard Proving Grounds - it is 2.00" in diameter. Notice it is trimmed in Packard motorblock-color green. The small wood plaque is laser etched.
This makes for a handsome wood block with some real heft.
The blocks were acquired several years ago from the property owners at the same time the PMCF bought the main doors - employee entrance.
Each block is scrubbed clean and then cleaned again in an ultrasonic dip tank. Next each block is milled to give it a consistent size and surface. Three coats of urethane varnish are applied to seal in the creosote aroma inside the wood block and also to give it a protective sheen. Finally the medallion and plaque are screwed in place with brass screws.
Price is $40 includes shipping in the lower 48 of the USA. Ask about shipping to foreign countries.
All proceeds go to preserve the Packard Proving Grounds
Contact Bruce at 33packard34@blevinsscrew.com
This would make a wonderful gift for a Packard enthusiast!
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