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Re: Newbie questions
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Glenn Theobald
Thank you for your reply.

I believe I have most of the parts, although they are not shown in the photo. When I purchased it all the parts for this car, and many other cars, were dumped inside. I'm just going through the mess trying to figure out what belongs to this car.

I definitely have both bumpers with brackets ( but maybe not the vertical add on pieces ), luggage rack, rear Packard emblem, hood inserts, window and door hardware, head light trim and hood ornament (flat standard type). So far can't find trunk hinges and do not see that any side view mirrors were equipped.

I'm leaning toward restoration if I can afford to do it. I'll probably kick myself later if I don't.

Best,

Glenn

PS didn't get your PM

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Posted on: 2012/5/29 21:30
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Re: Modern DuPont formulas for Packard colors
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Glenn Theobald
Did you ever find a correct modern day color match? I am starting a project and have also selected to do my 37 120 sedan in Packard Cream

Posted on: 2012/5/29 20:09
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Newbie questions
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Glenn Theobald
Newly acquired 1937 Packard

I just purchased this car. It was sitting in a neighbor's garage since at least the 1960's.
Last State inspection was in 1947
Numbers found on car are: 322976
V # I096-I606
Build date 11/19/1936
Delivered to Marfred Motor Sales Inc
Milebanon, Pa.

Number stamped in casting on engine 841258

I am currently deciding whether to restore to original glory or to sell.
I'm told this is a model 120 sedan, but do not know if that is accurate. It does not have the spare tire on front fender.

I would appreciate any rough estimate on cost to properly restore and value before and after restoration.

Condition:
The outside is very solid, looks to be complete except for missing trunk hinges (these may be in one of the boxes I also received with unrelated parts ).
No side view mirrors???
Some minor rust around trunk lid.
I removed plugs and pored oil, installed 6 v battery and it cranks. I did not want to go beyond this until it gets checked out.
Inside all gauges are there but do not know if they work.
Upholstery - bad shape, mostly torn out but seat frames are there.
Chrome- basically good but will need replated.
Hub caps mismatched and slightly dented.
One side window glass is cracked.

If I restore does it detract if the color is changed from original to another color of that model year? Does the interior need to be original type fabric? Where can I get info on interior to aid in restoration?

Thanks for your help.

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Posted on: 2012/5/29 19:51
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