For me, if it were a 1956 I might jump at the chance, then deal with the distance later.

I couldn't agree more!

In anticipation to the next round of work which may come soon now that the 1951 Henney-Packard is nearly ready to be started up and moved, I hope, under its own power, is to get back to this car.

I try to look in advance of what's needed and in this case it's the front parking lights. I see that the sockets are crimped in place so if one wanted to have the housing replated, where does one begin? Is it necessary to remove the sockets and later somehow re-crimp them or can they be left in place and plated too? If the latter, I expect that the contact plates and wiring need to be removed and there is a boot of sorts to keep water out. Are these boots available anywhere? I don't see them at Steele's.

Added this line 10/23. Original post below. I'm definitely parting this out. Let me know what you might be interested in, or photos you'd like. Cheers.

Been reading several of the threads here. Really enjoyed a couple of the builds. Seems a very nice group, with several being very generous with their experience and knowledge.
Long story I'll cut short. I now own the 56 400 in the pics. She's ruff, ruff, ruff. Been sitting for 50+ years outside in the same spot. The cars owner had it for 54+ years. She's too rough for me to tackle. So I'm offering it for sale first. If no takers (which I assume), I plan to use the drivetrain in a hotrod. As well as perhaps hanging the front end or back end on my garage wall. And then part the rest.
I have no idea how to price it, so I'm setting the price on what it takes for someone to want it more than I want to keep it. (I actually have some ancient sentimental history with this car). I need $2700. No title or keys. Located in Kansas City, Mo. Mechanical condition unknown. Starting the process of lubricating/freeing the engine. More pics/info upon request. Cheers.

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Thanks for the "heads up, Gary." Sorry you got taken in by these lowlifes.

Gordon

Thanks for the "heads up, Gary." Sorry you got taken in by these lowlifes.

Gordon

Thanks for the "heads up, Gary." Sorry you got taken in by these lowlifes.

Gordon

Thanks for the "heads up, Gary." Sorry you got taken in by these lowlifes.

Gordon

Thanks for the "heads up, Gary." Sorry you got taken in by these lowlifes.

Gordon

For my 1951 Henney-Packard which is on a lift, I found that a transmission jack padded with 2X4s did the job nicely. All the effort in this case (and there was a lot of it) was in connecting the filler and vent hoses but I didn't need to also deal with holding up the tank while doing it.