A good source of pots and baking pans is to go to white elephant sales at Churches and yard sales look over household things usually a lot of large pans and I always look for bread baking pans as the are great for keeping small old things you want to keep organized. Most of these older things are made heavy and can take a lot of abuse for garage use. Better for me to use them than shipped to China for scrap.

I would rent a four wheel trailer from U-Haul for a day or how ever long it takes to do the job. I rented one last fall for the day local use and returned to same location for under $40 complete and no problems they even connect up the wires and everything needed. The trailer had brakes and the fenders folded making it easy to open car door when loaded on trailer. If the car does not run under its own power make sure you take a come-along to pull onto trailer.

The class here for Packards that Randy has won in is BEST OTHER being as these were shows that people vote on their favorites which is a better way than judges. At local shows judges can pick pals or friends as winners. But if a trophy is what you want go buy one its cheaper than fixing up a car.. The car is best only if its what you want who cares what others think.
As my grandfather said to me he would drive any car someone else bought for him but when he paid he got what he wanted. If you try and make others happy all you will get is ulcers who needs them.

I would rather go to a cruise where everything is welcome around here the cruises are very well attended having a large scope of cars below a few example you may recognize the best other as Randy's. The thing that I find rather amusing is that the regular cars attract as much or more attention than the normal Camaro Mustang Chevelle GTO & Corvettes . There are usually so many of them people don't pay much attention to them as the regular plain ordinary family cars everyone remembers as family cars .

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Remember a close friend who was really a big booster of the car when we went to races in Ohio in early sixties all Bob would talk about was the Flintstone flyer. Had not remembered the connection until I saw this. Sad part is that Bob my friend died at a early age so its a little sad connection for me. Still nice to remember the fun we had going to the drags. Unlike Mal I consider my younger days some of the best in my life. Even if limited funds were a factor we had a lot of fun.

Being from Pa I think you need a different person doing your title and plate paper work. I had no problem having mine transferred at AAA gave them 4 pics she said if the pics were not satisfactory the state would need more but they usually go thru with no problem if the people doing the work accept them. I know my brother had no problem doing his car in Jan with a messenger service and his car came from out of state. . I would go to a different group to get title work completed.

The 57&58 Packardbakers have left and right hand threads on wheels. Final year for right and left threads was 58 on Studebaker and Packards

I like these cars and own one and the rear quarter passenger side part number 1323419 is still available from SASCO for $236.80 plus shipping but the shipping by Greyhound is a best deal. Complete new reproduction interior is available from Phantom interiors in Ohio. The main thing is that you like the car. I would prefer if it had original engine but thats just a personal opinion.

My brother and I will be there in the past it has been one of our favorite events. Last year they had a section for Packards. Hope it continues to be as well attended. Only a couple of hours from Pittsburgh and nice roads all the way.
Pic from last years event of Packard row.

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Went to another cruise last night for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Another nice night with friends and cars plus the weather was max temp only great to high of 78 not a lot of Packard's but some rather nice ones including Randy BEST OTHER. Being as we are not afraid of the dark we were among the last to leave well after the official end at nine were stayed till about 10:30 discussing important matters . One picture is of Randy and the owner of the V12 discussing secret senior Packard facts. I really like the night picture of Randy's 400. The Studebaker is my brothers.
Most of the Pictures were taken by my Daughter who also attended the show with us.

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