That is a actually a pickup. It's a 42 Ford cab, chopped 6" with the windshield laid back 3". The front sheetmetal is from a 39 Ford Standard coupe. I just started on that one.

I will get some close up of the tailights for you. As for lowering, In the front I cut 1 1/2 coils and added a 2" spring rubber to retain the ride. I am however having Eaton Spring make me a set for a proper 3" lowering. I also added new lower bump stops. In the rear, I added 3" lowering blocks, removed the #4 & #6 spring and added airshocks and a ride leveling compressor from and 85 Riviera. This allows me to raise and lower about 5" with the flip of a switch. Also added shorter bump stops. This does make for a "spongier" ride in the rear so I will be swapping to newer Chevy S10 Blazer springs. The have the same spring rate, a 6 leaf pack but are much straighter to allow a stiffer ride with no bounce. Hope this helps.

I'm posting this in here because as you can see I veered from original. The only mods I made were a 12 volt upgrade, frenched 50 Buick tailghts and a healthy lowering. Also added an external late model tranny cooler. Next is to get the cruiser skirts on, Chrome bullits on the front wheels and modify the exhaust for open dumps near the front wheels. Its currently just running a single straight pipe.

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I seen these but the quality is probably questionable at best.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/QUARTER-PANEL-PACKARD-1951-56-ALL-MODELS-NEW_W0QQitemZ140236198008QQihZ004QQcategoryZ42611QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

My oil canister on my 52 has flexible lines. I disconnect the 2 bolts that attach the canister Bracket to the block and dump it in a coffee can. Then clean it and remount it. Empty the oil from the crankcase first, that way you should get all the oil out of the lines as well.

Thank you for all the help gentlemen. This is the information I was hoping for.

That is left over from the previous owner. The pictures were taken about 5 minutes after I unlaoded from the trailer. The interior has actually cleaned up pretty well compared to the pics. I'm a paint and body man so the multi color is embarresing but livible. I need to get mechanical up to snuff first. I wont be driving it for a couple of months yet.

Hello everyone. I recently aquired a 1952 200 Deluxe and plan to use it mostly as a daily during the summer months here in Michigan. I have searched a great deal on here for converting to 12 volt neg. I know many of you think this is sacreligious to do, however I need the reliability on the road. I have located most parts for this, 3 wire alt, coil, bulbs, condensor and ballast resister,voltage reducers, etc. I also found a schematic on here that is very hepful. My question is what to do with the wires that are currently on the generator and the voltage regulator. The wiring, starter, ign. are in very good shape. I have replaced any cracked or broken wires. I did find extensive written instructions for 1954 Chevy, but do not know if this would be the same. Attached are photos of my car when I purchased it last week and the schematic that I spoke of. Thank you for any help you can offer.

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