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So I got a 1955 Patrician from my uncle to passed away. It was been sitting in the same spot, under a carport for about 35 years. It shows 35,000 miles and 3 tires, although completed dry rotted, held air. I know nothing about it, but hope to do some work on it. I was told it ran when he parked it there. The fuel pump is off along with the gas tank, which I have. How would I find out if there are any other owners in my area to chat with? Thanks, Blake

Greetings and best of luck with car! My suggestion would be to join The Packard Club after which you'll get a directory of members - there are quite a few in Alabama. One in particular in Birmingham comes to mind who is VERY knowledgeable about the 55 and 56 Packards. Just quickly browing my directory I see members with 55 and 56 Packards in Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Alexander City, Salem, Montgomery, Madison, and Double Springs. I'm not aware now close any of these are to Huntsville.

You'll also find many correspondents here who are quite familiar with the car, and while not perhaps geographically close are ready to help you with questions.

http://www.packardclub.org/

G'day BlakeInAlabama,
to PackardInfo and congratulations on your '55 Patrician.

Couple of ways to find other owners in your area, although there could be others:
1) Peruse the Packard Owner's Registry here on Site, or
2) Join PAC, one of the benefits of which is a directory of members which details members and their Packards by model and area.

But, going back to the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo, I invite you to include your '55 Patrician there.

RUN... DO NOT WALK TO Birmingham and see Dan Taccone, past president of PAC and current owner of several Packards. Once you have figured out what parts you need contact Mike Dulinski in Minnesota. Another Packard owner in your area is Randy Owen

Al from Alabama.

How do I find their numbers? My car happens to already be in Birmingham.

Information in the Member's Directory is for the use of members only, but I'll send you a PM with the name and contact # of my friend in Birmingham who is quite knowledgeable about your car.