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Hi guys new to the Packard site, just picked a 51 200 last week after I sold my mustang. She has not ran in 5 year all their pretty much just has a 53 hood and front left fender. Looks like I got a good project that will keep me busy....... Can't seem to figure out how to post pics but once I do I will put her up.

Welcome! You'll find everyone here very helpful as you embark on your new project. MCB

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G'day Doc gonzo,
to PackardInfo. I invite you to include your '51 200 in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo.

here she is riped out the interior and started sanding her down looks like i need to do some cancer removal.

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Welcome to the Wonderful world of Packard! I just joined after my recent acquisition of a 1948 Super Eight, and what struck me about your post was that I, too am considering selling my Mustang to finance the restoration.

I pretty much paint things for a living, and in the process straighten and remove rust from quite a bit of stuff too, having been in the auto body industry for a few years during and after my college art school education. All of those aspects of the project I can easily handle. I do all of my mechanical work too.

The costliest aspects of my endeavor are going to be upholstery and plating, which I have not experimented with in the past and not about to at my age. (Hmmmm... maybe a little small parts plating operation-I could probably research online to see if it's doable...) or not!

Then there are expenses such as wiring, unexpected parts needing replacement, and rubber/seals/weatherstripping. Wide whitewall tires.

This is why the Mustang may soon be up for sale.

If you're like me, you'll really come to appreciate the wealth of experience and camaraderie that this community provides. You've really hit a gold mine!

J

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Welcome, J and Doc! I look forward to reading your project blogs and experiences.

51 200s rule. Or is it reign?!

thanks rich and joey.I just started my project blog. (forgot to take be for pics of the inside). gutted her and now striping to metal.

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for including your '51 200 Business Coupe in the Packard Owner's Registry.