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OTC7394 Advance Auto $153

One of my non-Automotive Restores

It is a Carter

Yes, 5682-4508

Thanx Craig,

My wife and I are looking forward to getting it put back in mint condition and enjoying her for years to come. I am 2.5 hours from the Packard Plant in Detroit and would love to drive her up and get some pics of it at the factory before they tear it all down. I am also only 10 miles from the Studebaker plant in South bend.

I have heard stopping can be an issue. I am rebuilding the Tredlevac now. I have read that pitting in the piston can is not an issue, but I am not convinced of this. I am afraid mine may not be serviceable. I use a dipping solution called Evaporust to remove rust from my components and then ran a light hone in the bore. The pitting is a concern.

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I will be documenting the rebuild of my Patrician. This is my first restore project. A little history on this car, 1956 Packard Patrician 4 door purchased a gentleman who drove it until 1967 then drove it into his heated machine factory and left them there for 45 years. It still had a 1961 wards battery in one original tires and @ 80,000 miles on this one. With gas in can and some in carb the car started right up. Took the gas tank off and had it opened up and boiled out and lined and resealed. This Packard has 374 cu in 6.1 L 310 hp original engine, Electronic Push Button Ultramic for 1956 (only Year made with this on Patrician). The body has little rust , most chrome good. It has power seats, power windows , seatbelts that were not needed in 1956 good interior, good head liner all glass good.

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can you help with your book of the Packard story. I am looking for the date my 56 Patrician was built. 5682-4508

Thanx

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