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Connie !
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Mark Stivers
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I am starting my 1955 Custom Clipper Constellation blog, affectionately called "Connie". This comes from my days in the Navy and the USS Constellation whose nick name was "Connie". I am attaching photos of the original craigslist post pics that I found her in. The last pic is of a 55 Panama that I completely fell in love with the paint scheme. My "Connie" will have that exact scheme when completed. More pics to come on Saturday......

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Posted on: 2017/6/7 23:44
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Re: Connie !
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I want extend my apologies to the owner, whose photo I used in my blog but, imitation is the best form of flattery....
It's a beautiful example of a 1955 Packard Panama. I hope my "Connie" will look just as elegant.....

Posted on: 2017/6/7 23:55
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Re: Connie !
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I don't understand the need to apologize for using a photo of a car that doesn't belong to you. As long as it is not used fro commercial purposes it's no issue. Even if it is used fro a commercial issue, such as a photo of a parking lot with some trees, would you have to get permission from every car owner AND from the "owner" of the trees?

Posted on: 2017/6/8 2:56
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Re: Connie !
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Thank you for that info Sir ! I just felt that it needed to be said.....respect speaks volumes......

Posted on: 2017/6/9 17:55
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Re: Connie !
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Today is the day ! It couldn't get here fast enough !! I've a new set of shoes (tires) to put on her. Diamondback www's... About a 300 mile round trip to get her home....
It's a great day to own a Packard.

Posted on: 2017/6/10 7:47
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Re: Connie !
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Then tomorrow morning you'll look out the window and see it there and think "what have I bought"..... LOL
Good luck with your new car, keep us posted.

John

Posted on: 2017/6/10 8:01
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Re: Connie !
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ROTFLMAO.......My wife just said the same exact thing !
Thank you sir.....will do......

Posted on: 2017/6/10 8:22
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Re: Connie !
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Here are some pics of the big day for my "New" Packard !

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Posted on: 2017/6/11 9:24
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Re: Connie !
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At the 2017 PAC Meet

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Posted on: 2017/6/19 12:58
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Re: Connie !
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Congratulations on your new to you 'Connie'. My father owned one for several years in the 1960s, a black and yellow car. It was nicely appointed with power windows and seats. A great looking and driving automobile.

Notice in one of the photos that someone sandblasted the Packard script on the rear bumper. Interesting touch.

Keep us appraised of the progress you make bringing this Constellation back.

JWL

Posted on: 2017/6/19 16:12
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