Great info! Thanks Howard!!

Chris

Thanks Howard!

Is there and Packard specific way to tell if the engine has been changed?

Is there a way to tell what car that S/N that engine left the factory with?

Chris

The seller is reporting that the S/N on the registration is E3667. Does this Jibe?

Hello all,

Thanks for so much info!

Yes it is the car in Wakefield, NH

I am aware that I find it to have that barn find appeal and that and adds so much in the emotional attraction. so thanks so much for the reality check!!

the seller is very upfront about its condition, he seems like a real straight shooter. (yea!)

the car was on a lift ready to go up when i got there. And yes there is rust. it needs cabin floors, trunk floors, the gas tank is nearly artistic in the fact that there is less than half of it still there.

no doubt its way beyond a cost effective restoration (sadly) The only thing I could see doing with it would be to do a mechanical restoration, do something with the interior, and drive it as is. which does appeal to me. Patina I think its called right? Ha Ha

The car has been registered in NH and the current owner has the paperwork, he purchased the car from an estate sale. I assume the ID plate is gone forever.

With the thought of just making it roadworthy; Are these engines overly expensive to rebuild? I can do the labor, sub out the machine work, but i have no idea about the parts etc.

the radiator is also missing, expensive or hard to find?

again, thanks to all who replied! I nearly want to buy it just to be one of the gang here! ha ha

Chris

Hello,

Brand new to the site. Very Impressive!!

I am considering buying a 1942 6 cyl 2dr sedan for sale near me. Its rough, but pretty much all there. However the data plate is missing and this worries me.

I'm hoping for advice on what to look at/for on this car and how big of an impact the missing plate is.

the car is not running, the interior is completely shot. the glass is there, the engine is complete but stuck, and the radiator is missing.

I would put photo's on if I was more savvy.

the current asking price is $4500.