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I hope they kept the Masonite doors and roof.

The old thread on this topic had about 50 posts on it for anyone who didn't get into that conversation last fall and winter.

The story of seeing the limo in a flat bed is a funny tribute to technology and instant communication. They can't hide a limo in the desert like they could 67 years ago.

Jim Walther is the museum director. i will email him again for an update.

Old thread starts at:
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=1817&viewmode=flat&order=ASC&type=&mode=0&start=0

DanL

For those who are interested in the 1942 Clipper Limousine, here is a book recommendation: "109 East Palace" by Jennet Conant. It is the story of Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project days as seen mostly through the eyes of Dorothy McKibbon. Dorothy managed the University of California office in Santa Fe, and was responsible for processing the civilian personnel who were going to Los Alamos. Most people coming to Los Alamos did so by train. They would disembark from the train in Lamy and be driven to Santa Fe for processing, and then up to "The Hill". It tells the Los Alamos story in a people oriented approach as opposed to previous tellings that tended to focus on the technical side. The mother of a neighborhood friend worked for Dorothy. My father's Packard dealerships were also on Palace Avenue (114 and 110 West Palace). I did not post it on the Packard Bookshelf because it is not a Packard book, but it does tie in nicely to the recent discussions on the Limousine. Enjoy.

John
Thanks for the personal info and update on this historical era and your family connections to it.

I am very interested in this Atomic Clipper because:
1. I own a 41 Clipper.
2. My son worked at Sandia Nat Lab (at Livermore, CA)
3. Haven't seen many stretch limos of the 41 Packard Clipper variety.
4. I want to see this museum and these Atomic autos.

DanL

John

I just read the opening pages of the book online. I ordered two hardback copies (used) for myself and my son.

Thanks again,
DanL

DanL, I worked at Los Alamos for 18 years, the Lawrence (no relation) Berkeley Lab for 1 1/2 years, and the Lawrence Livermore Lab for 8 years. I was able to work at all of the Univ. of Calif. Nat'l Labs before retiring in 2000. I had friends at Sandia-Albuquerque, but none at the Livermore site.

JOHN,
Fascinating!
My son, works at Lawrence-Livermore Lab presently.
I will send you a PM of details.
DanL

Hey Kev~~~
The 'Packard Info Spy Network' really is WORKING.

I sent Jim Walther, Nat'l Atomic Musuem Director, the following message yesterday:
Jim,
Hello again.
Thanks to internet I have heard reports that a 1941 Packard Clipper Limo freshly painted olive drab has been sited traveling on a flatbed truck in your area.

Do you have any truth or update to add to this rumor? My friends at the Packard information Website are chomping at the bit, racing their engines, Packard-mania curious to know how the relic is coming along.

Dan Leininger
A Proud 41 Clipper Driver
Sioux Falls SD

TODAY, Jim Responded with:
Dan, It was....briefly. Our Packard was installed last week and it is now safely inside the museum where it looks great. Jim

SO, the 1941 Packard Clipper is inplace in the Museum.

(Olive Drab needs to be added as unofficial secret 1942 Packard color)

DanL

I am glad the intel my field agents provided was accurate. Forget Big Brother....BigKev is watching.

I was just being kind, Kev.
Don't let it go to your head!

I never thought of you as related to 'Big Brother'?

So you started Packard Info as a covert spy info network.

"Velly intellesting"

DanL