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Thanks for the photos. Pretty car, but that is a LOT of money...
Posted on: 2008/1/21 23:02
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I think the '55 and '56 V8s should be worth more money than the earlier cars with a straight 8....so how much should a '55 or '56 be worth?
Posted on: 2008/1/20 1:53
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A '53 Caribbean conv't sold for $107,000 and a '54 sold for $141,000!
Posted on: 2008/1/19 21:45
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You could always hire a machinist and put on Brembo or Wildwood 6 pot discs in front and 4 pot discs at the rear
Posted on: 2008/1/5 23:58
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Something for me to think about, as I am not sure exactly how far I'm going to go with my '56 Patrician.
The motor seems to be in good shape at the moment, but smokes a little (oil smoke on startup, which gets better as the engine gets warm), and as there is a new set of rings, valve cover gaskets, and pan gasket in the trunk; maybe the previous owner was considering a rebuild. Outside of the minor smoke, it runs great though.. I would consider the aluminum heads, two 4bbl intake and carbs, and using a modern cam when the motor needs a rebuild. More important at the moment is replacing the carpet and door seals, and some minor electrical work (clock and rear defroster don't work) and having the radio rebuilt. I got the power seat to work after fiddling with it for about 3 hours today. It was a bit of a pain, as the switch kept popping out of the socket every time I got the seat surround back in place...
Posted on: 2007/12/30 17:01
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The passenger side rear door was obviously repainted at one time (look closely at the photo), and it is somewhat "bluer" than the rest of the car. I am planning to do a slow restoration to really nice daily driver rather than show quality condition.
Posted on: 2007/12/28 22:22
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I'm not particularly fond of the current (original) color scheme of Dover white over Eire green over Dover white. The interior is original and in excellent shape, except for the carpets. It is white and dark green leather, with light green brocade cloth and dark green carpet
I am thinking about replacing the Eire green witgh dark green, as I prefer darker colors. The paint is faded to the point it looks more turquoise than green.. Thoughts please... Pictures of the car as it sits are attached... Attach file:  (59.84 KB)
Posted on: 2007/12/28 20:31
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The package arrived today; complete switch with light, bezel and key. Not "mint", but in excellent condition....no "stress cracks" in the bezel. I am a happy camper :)
Posted on: 2007/12/28 20:14
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No worries :)
Posted on: 2007/12/27 19:46
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Still waiting for the complete ignition with bezel that I ordered from Seattle Packard about a week ago...
Posted on: 2007/12/27 11:41
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