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Re: Why does my 1953 Patrician 400 have this hood ornament?
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Hey man this is before she got moved, no worries concrete all the way :)
Posted on: 2011/3/2 12:01
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Re: Stephen's 1953 Packard Patrician 400 Build
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Well I would reuse the seats and door panels for making the interior, but if I do change my mind you have first dibs sir!
Posted on: 2011/2/24 7:26
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Re: Stephen's 1953 Packard Patrician 400 Build
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I'm highly considering it. I didn't take any pictures of the front seat or the front flooring but they're not that pretty I'll take some of those tonight.
Posted on: 2011/2/23 11:19
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Re: Stephen's 1953 Packard Patrician 400 Build
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So here were are 7 months after I first got her, she's moved 3 times now. So roughly 600 bucks just in moving expenses! I'm finally making headway with my girlfriends grandfather and the title. He's signing the documents to get a new title and the Packard should be in my name within a month!
Also for anyone thats wondering, not a single corner, nook, or cranny that I have found is rusted through. I even hit known spots with a hammer!!! This is unbelievable, my 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST has 10 times the amount of rust this has!!!! Motor turns and I'm hoping (weather permitting) to try and use carb and choke cleaner to get her to at least fire over to make sure everything in the engine is okay. I may also take a look at the gas lines and tank and see how bad they are. All the wiring got chewed up by mice so that will probably get tackled this weekend as well. Anyone know what size gauge of wire to use for the 6 volt just to basic wires (not the starter)?
Posted on: 2011/2/23 10:57
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Re: Stephen's 1953 Packard Patrician 400 Build
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Plans for build:
I plan to restore to mostly original. Redo the black paint. Maybe give it air ride suspension I haven't decided yet. I definitely want the Packard wire wheels! Light tented windows. Possibly 12 volt conversion. Possibly give it HID bulbs (if possible), it would be a first! Rebuild engine. I haven't decided if I want to keep the original interior color, i'm thinking about white leather, or red interior. Open flow pipes (lake pipes probably) If I convert to 12 volt I'll be putting a hide-away radio system. Mainly I actually want to drive the Packard and not just have it be a trailer queen, I wanna show her off! More to come stay tuned!
Posted on: 2011/2/23 10:48
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Here's some more pictures of when I first got the Packard, mainly interior shots and a couple pictures of the engine before I cleaned it off.
Headliner and rear set are both original, I didn't take pictures of the front seat, but its a little worn. Attach file:  (114.65 KB) (62.46 KB) (232.32 KB) (90.23 KB) (96.46 KB) (81.59 KB) (53.90 KB) (118.74 KB) (125.94 KB) (304.46 KB) (120.84 KB)
Posted on: 2011/2/23 10:41
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This is after the Packard was moved outside and cleaned off and being prepared to move.
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Posted on: 2011/2/23 10:00
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So I finally decided to start my build blog after many headache of just trying to get the title in my name.
So here's where my story begins. I had been dating my current girlfriend for 6 months when her grandpa comes to town. We begin talking and we got on the subject of how much I love working on cars. He then goes on to tell me he has a 1953 Packard sitting in my bosses barn! What a coincidence I know, but unfortunately I can't go on to tell you why as that is confidential, but I can tell you that they were long time friends and my ex-boss has 3 airplane hangers and one of which housed the Packard. Grandpa then goes on to tell me he bought it at an auction and drove it straight to storage in the 80's. Some weeks after this discussion he calls and asks if I'd be interested in restoring / having that Packard for free! I said hell yes! Some of you may not know this but I'm 21 and have a car that is 50 years older than I am, but I truly plan to restore it to original, with very slight modifications. Well I finally get my ex-boss to pull it out of the airplane hanger and finally get her moved to where I can work on her. Attached are pictures of when I first went to see the Packard. Attach file: (39.57 KB) (40.73 KB) (37.99 KB) (153.76 KB)
Posted on: 2011/2/23 9:48
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Re: saved a 56 packard on its way to be scrapped!!!
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I can help you on this subject as I am currently going through this process, but it may be a little different for your state. Just let me know if need help.
Posted on: 2011/2/20 14:30
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Re: saved a 56 packard on its way to be scrapped!!!
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I can help you on this subject as I am currently going through this process, but it may be a little different for your state. Just let me know if need help.
Posted on: 2011/2/20 14:30
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