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Well, it is a nice looking coupe, but it does need a new interior. Still, it would be a nice car to have - I just wonder how many bids he will get at that starting price....
Posted on: 2016/3/5 22:02
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Re: How does car insurance work for Packards or any antique car?
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Hagerty is the firm I used for years, and have only had one claim for a dented fender. They sent out an inspector and sent a check out a few days later. They are very good to work with and understand that we do like to actually drive our cars.
Posted on: 2016/3/4 22:19
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Re: Door rubber weather stripping for '56 Clipper 4-door
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I have a similar problem with my 51 and the Steele replacement on the front edge of the front door. The only way I can figure out how to install it is to remove the front fender. Not much fun.
Posted on: 2016/3/4 22:15
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Re: Buyer's advice requested: 1952 200 Deluxe
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Bob, get in contact with the local Packard club in Houston. It is the Lone Star Packard athttp://www.lonestarpackards.com
There is a meeting coming up soon with the Houston, DFW and San Antonio/Austin clubs joining up in Kerrville. The meet used to always be held in Salado, but the hotel there is undergoing renovations. It will be on April 1 - April 3, 2016 - Texas Packard Meet, Kerrvile, Texas - Information and Entry Form athttp://www.texaspackardmeet.com/ You should really make an effort to go, to get a chance to talk to the local guys and gals about the pros and cons of Packard ownership. Plus the best place to buy a Packard is from a private owner who is involved in the club. I used to attend the Salado, meet, but it is bit of a drive from Montana instead of Dallas. Good luck!
Posted on: 2016/3/3 22:59
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looking for Eric Sandstrum's father
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Eric is a previous owner of my 1951 200. I'd like to get in touch with Eric - if his father is on this site, please pm me.
thanks
Posted on: 2016/3/2 22:20
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Re: 1939 Packard 110 Dashboard Trim Removal
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You can first remove the instrument panel by crawling on your back, on the floor. There are about 4 or 6, don't remember exactly, nuts that hold the panel on. Remove the speedometer cable and disconnect the battery (so you don't accidentally move a wire and short something out). You will also need to disconnect the gauges as well. There are two bolts on each end of the dash that come from the body into the dash. Remove all four of the nuts from them. Also, remove the front window trim, as there are a number of Phillips head screws along the edge of the windshield. Be sure to label each wire before you take them loose, and take lots of photos as you are laying on your back, so you will be able to figure it out.
When I pulled the dash on my car, the glove box was missing so that made things easier. I believe the box is held in with screws accessible inside the box. You may also want to remove the front seat completely just to make life a bit less painful. The job is not difficult, just takes some head scratching and fiddling.
Posted on: 2016/2/29 14:42
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Re: 1939 Packard 110 Dashboard Trim Removal
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Here is a dash for a 39 110 that I wood grained last year for a friend, using Grain-It technology tools. It is the 5th dash that I've done. Not too hard after you butt your head against the wall a few times and finally get the technique down.
Posted on: 2016/2/29 9:30
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Re: I need some serious advice about buying a Packard
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1700 is a 1939 six cylinder; 1701 is the smallest eight cylinder with the shorter wheelbase. In 1940 is was called a "120" - in 1939 it was called the "eight" but many people called it a 120. 1702 is the longer wheelbase, aka limo model, but still with the smaller 8 engine. The 1800 series are 1940 models.
Posted on: 2016/2/28 22:33
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Re: I need some serious advice about buying a Packard
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1700 is a 1939 six cylinder; 1701 is the smallest eight cylinder with the shorter wheelbase. In 1940 is was called a "120" - in 1939 it was called the "eight" but many people called it a 120. 1702 is the longer wheelbase, aka limo model, but still with the smaller 8 engine. The 1800 series are 1940 models.
Posted on: 2016/2/28 22:33
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