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Im going to look at a 1936 120 convertible. is there any areas I should pay attention to. This car is described as original needing restoration.

Make sure the wood is still good, cause having to replace the wood is going to be a major task.

You are welcome to contact me for consultation. pm me for my phone number if you want to call me from "on site". I am a self professed expurt with this model. The wood in this body is limited to the rumble and trunklids. If the car is "original, needing restoration", simply add the cost of a full restoration and compare to the cost of finding a restored car. While restoration costs can vary depending on the quality of the result sought, problem is the cost of restoration often exceeds the cost of done car.

I have restored several cars in my life and I have had more money in it then the car was worth. I know what you are saying the only thing is that I bought a few that where supposed to restored and ended up spending a fair amount of money and time on those to get those in good condition.

Well the guy decided not to sell . I have been trying to find a packard open car from 28 to 42 but about the last 3 or 4 that I looked at did not pan out for one reason or another.But thanks for the replies the advice that I have gotten here has really helped me over the years.

Well...my 115C-1089 is for sale...