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My 2279 was a project when I purchased it 30years ago. Have never seen a complete car of this model in Australia and having trouble with lots of fine detail now am working on it. I will be travelling in a "renter"in US from 7 Sept. Rough itinerary, start LasVegas,NV,CedarCity,UT,Aspen,CO,Salida,CO,Durango,CO,Taos,NM,Clinton,OK,WichitaFalls,TX,Dallas,TX,Shreveport,LA,Mobile,AL,Tampa,FL,FortLauderdale,FL by 10 Oct.Would like to take some close-up photo's.Can anyone help please.

Bill,

Hope you and Sue have a very enjoyable trip. From the sounds of your request, if you're successful, you certainly won't be going into "Packard restorers withdrawal" while you're away.

Suggest reviewing the Packard Owner's Registry for other 2279 owners and sending them PM's and/or emails if they give that in their profiles. See there are 5 x 2279's and 5 x 2279-9's, but one of those is in Norway a little out of your way!

Pic below shows Bill and his Convertible in March earlier this year when I visited him.

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You should try and aim your trip to end up at the Hershey car show in october, you will see the cars you need to.

Thanks for the info but unfortunately time does not permit going up there. I will also be in Southern Cal. 24 to 30 October if anyone can help there.

Bill,

I sent you the diagram for the top cylinders. I have a 2279-9 in South Dakota and if you don't get to see one on your journey I would be glad to send photo's. This museum may be close enough for you to get to.

swopemuseum.com/

During your trip to Southern California, I suggest a visit to the good folks at Custom Auto Service in Santa Ana. Robert Escalante (owner) and his brother Sandy will help you in any way they can.

Dear Bill:

Too bad you are not in my area.

However, you might try contacting the Forney Museum in Denver CO 303-297-1113

They also handle storage and perhaps there is one in storage that the owner will let you look at.

Good luck

The generosity of Packard owners is great to see and experience. Thank you 48pack-conv, pac120c and Tim for your suggestions. May be able to get to Kentucky but certainly will be able to visit Custom Auto Service.
Cheers,
Bill

when you get to orange county, get in touch with fred mauck at kings auto service-he a great guy and has a 2279, plus he eats and sleeps packards.

Thanks for the info DELL will look Fred up when in Orange Co.
Bill