So I took my build down a different road, I decided to do an LS1 swap from a 99 vette. No need to tell me how ignorant I am for this my father reminds me weekly. So I started with a pure 54 Clipper Panama. After driving it for a few weeks I just thought what if it had more power and a better suspension and could stop when I applied the brakes. So out with the old and in with the new I removed the inline 8 and transmission and replaced it with an all aluminum 5.7 liter fuel injected engine mated to 4l60 automatic transmission. This required more than just a few new parts, I replaced the fuel tank, radiator, wiring harness, relocated the battery all new fuel lines, basically everything but the sheet metal. Next I measured twice and cut once and replaced the rear axle with one from a 2001 ford explorer which now gave me rear disc brakes, I set the suspension up as a 4 link style and installed air bags with custom mounts/ I installed the tanks and pumps in the trunk along with the battery. The front suspension was a mustang II style that also included front disc brakes, I used a hot rod style master cylinder and mounted it to the frame below the floor pan. The wheels are from Detroit Steel wheel co. Mobsteel wheels still working out the kinks and getting ready to install the vintage air.

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I tried with you guys,(Kanter) I talked to Robert over 2 weeks ago and I am still waiting on him to call me back, i even called him about a week ago and still no returned call.

I was not driving the car on the road at the time, it was still currently being rebuilt and everytime I transported it somewhere it was being towed by my truck which covered the car in case of any issue. Im new to this type of excitement as I dont have as much life experience as most on this forum. but I am eager to learn. the mechanic was originally a guy my family new and I thought he would have done the right thing. turns out I was wrong. I am greatly appreciative of the responses on this forum and for the past 2 days I have been reading alot. I am kind of scared to talk more about the car as you guys are probably more of a purist for this car (along with my father) and I was wanting to build something that suited me more so I the car other than the outside and interior is not original. If I post pictures and show you what I have done you have to promise not be mad or tell me how much I messed it up. I honestly love this car and talking to people about it, not to mention I am fascinated by the history of the brand.

Im new to the forum so I apologize if I am going about this all wrong. I have a 54 Packard Clipper that I got from my grandfather before he passed away I recently put what I consider lots of money into the car to get it back running and looking like new. I was having issues with a rear brake sticking and took it to my mechanic for him to look at. Ill condense the story he wrecked it.... the front fenders, grill and all the trim have been damaged. He actually hit a parked Jeep with a big bumper in his lot. The first thing he said to me was "you should file this on your insurance cause you can make money" that should have been a red flag. Well I didnt go that route because I knew that wasnt right and it wasnt my fault. So lets fast forward 8 months to today. I have had the fenders "fixed" at a body shop and I am now trying to source some other parts. I am looking for a complete grill with the amber lights and a headlight bezel, and trim ring. I need the chrome fender pieces also. Does anyone have a resource that can help me find these parts?
The mechanic wouldnt pay or help me so as of 5-19 I made a claim in small claims court here in my county. No news on to that the outcome will be, I had no other options.