Bringing up an old thread, Kevin, would you happen to have any photos of your watch for comparisons? You don't see too many of them around now.

I was devistated when I list this watch. I now have a lovely Omega skeleton wrist watch with a 1909 Packard on it. :) It's a beautiful watch.

Hi All,

A few years back I had a Packard watch that was stolen, it was in a octagonal shape, and the numbers were replaced with the letters P A C K A R D E I G H T

Has anyone ever seen another watch like this before? I'm curious if there were other like it made?

Cheers,
Mat

An update with some more training films that I have recreated:

Quality Makes The Difference - 1939 comparison film between Packard 120 & Buick 40. Converted to color.

https://youtu.be/9mXALh5idGM

Introduction of the 1933 Packard

https://youtu.be/gvT-AUud9QU

1956 Packard Commercial - Greatest Packard of Them All - Colorized

https://youtu.be/eCBiwZ5VoQY

Packard Motor Car Company: Quality First 1929 How Packard Builds A Body Pt 1 Silent Film - Colorized

https://youtu.be/e9hX3sBKhrw

I hope you enjoy these films

Hi All,

I have just finished another film titled "The 40th Candle"

Feel free to check it out https://youtu.be/pB492dKrzdo

Also, on my channel you will find a 1927 silent film and two 1928 silent films.

Enjoy.

Cheers,
Mat

Thank you for everyone's input. I thought this was in better condition than my current trunk but was a bit disappointed when it actually arrived. I have nothing too loose, so I might try a few products and see if anything works, otherwise I might see about revinyling it. This did come with the luggage so at least I have that. :)

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Hi all,

I have just acquired a new trunk for my 34 Packard. I have realised that this has been painted a grey color. I would like to try and get it back to the original black color. I have attempted to restore a small area on the back of the trunk. I used steel wool & fine sandpaper to try and get back to the black vinyl (I think it's a form of vinyl?)

When sanding off the grey paint, it appears to be a layer of blue paint aswell.

In some places small bits can be scratched off.

A guy suggested paint stripper, but seems to be too abrasive. Can anyone make any suggestions on the best way to remove the paint?

Thanks In advance,
Mat

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Thanks Howard. I've been in touch with the Studebaker museum. I did ask if they had anything from the 1930-36 time period which they didn't. They are looking into what they have. They believe they have post merger minutes and will get back to me.

I've also contacted the museums, but no response as of yet.

I'll post an update once I here back more from them.

Thanks, it might be worthwhile trying both museums, and go from there. I'll report back once I hear from them.

That's worth a try. Thanks Mal

Hi Howard,

Thank you for the suggestions. I have contacted the Detroit Public Library, but at the moment, the Automotive history section is temporarily shut. I have tried emailing them, but haven't heard anything yet. I have also tried a few universities, and the Studebaker museum. No luck yet, but I'll keep trying.

Cheers,
Mat