raytennyson@embarqmail.com

this site, and the folks so far have been tremendous!!

thanks for the photos, every bit helps. I just edited my original post, as it left too much to the imagination. the main coach has seen a huge amount of dry rot. Two of the doors came off, after opening, with just the aid of gravity!

Howdy,

In the first explorations, and door removal, I found the wood damage to be much more comprehensive than I had imagined. Basically, most, if not all of the wood needs replaced. I am (or should say was, new hobby now!), a hobbiest woodworker / furniture builder, and as such, I am not afraid of wood fabrication. I would just love not to have to re-invent the wheel, if I don't have to, soooo, question is this: Are there any prints, or pattern books available, or do I just have to do it forensic style?

Thanks,

Ray

the coach itself, is in the worst shape - quite structually unsound

I will indeed..., I am visiting Iraq for the summer, so initial progress will be extraordinarily slow

Ray,

Home, safe and sound..., Uhaul actually worked out just fine. Of course no 1928 packard in the system, so about the same dimensions as a model A ford, which they had. Bad weather for the trip! But, I just could not wait, the old girl needs a complete frame off job, but like I said before - it will shine again.

Purchase...., not me, it was my grandfather's first car, having been put away for "safe keeping" in or about 1948. "free to a good home" is about what my grandmother just told me.

Ray,

and I will add pics when I get it

I have owned a 5th series 526(?) for all or 2 days, and although I know that it is safe in it's current garage, (it has been there for at least 20 years). I am going to drive back 1,000 miles to go get it tomorrow. I made the same trip yesterday, but without a capable tow vehicle, so 3,000 miles in 5 days.

question is this, I believe it is a 526, so wheelbase I can find, but how wide is it? I don't have a trailer that heavy duty, I need to rent one, anything special I should care about? The brakes(?) are locked, so it will not roll, I have dollies. uhaul has 2 sizes available, the smaller lists a 133 wheelbase max, 79" width. The bigger one not at most stores.

newly addicted,


Ray,

I will, but until fall, I am 1,000 miles away. More time for research. And the years have not been terribly kind...., but it was driven in, so it will shine again!!



Ray,

Its value is not a really a concern. It just has emmense coolness value to me, as a 1 family car. The original title still exists. I have 18 years to restore it for its centennial. It is a sedan, but I have no body numbers, so until I get it this summer, I will have to guess?

Thanks!

Howdy,

I have just been given what is likely my grandfather's first car. Bought new by his uncle, it was driven into a garage in 1948, and stored in a couple of dry garages ever since. No broken glass, no cancer. The paint is broken around almost all intersections, and has surface rust. The upholstery, having housed a family of cats for a few years is a total loss. The real question is..., what is it? I don't have access to the car, as it is in Missouri. Before I came back home, I looked at the patent plate, assuming that it held all the answers. It shows manufacture(?)date of 7-23-28. serial #164775, Kansas City, MO. I have a 1930 owners manual that has a hand written note indicating 526 - but the manual is for an eight, the car is a six. So..., what is it? And as I undertake this project., well, where do I start?

Humbly,

Ray,