RobS	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#11
Just popping in Joined: 2020/2/15 16:08 Last Login : 2022/4/3 23:10 From NW FL Group: Registered Users Posts: 9	It was repainted already once back in 1989 according to my family and it has weather and cracking since. It's time for a solid quality paint that'll last! Posted on: 2020/10/1 18:31

RobS	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#12
Just popping in Joined: 2020/2/15 16:08 Last Login : 2022/4/3 23:10 From NW FL Group: Registered Users Posts: 9	Repainted, Attach file:   B5B95A7A-C4B3-45D8-92EE-9E750E0B9B29.jpeg (40.73 KB) Posted on: 2022/2/26 17:47

RobS	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#13
Just popping in Joined: 2020/2/15 16:08 Last Login : 2022/4/3 23:10 From NW FL Group: Registered Users Posts: 9	Repaint Attach file:   581EF25A-C362-415C-8369-F1E183CA7AD5.jpeg (132.83 KB)   2D7949A9-73CB-4E9D-BE28-D16D53BEBAE5.jpeg (159.58 KB)   3F2AEB03-7EA2-4B59-90C9-6D4EC873D3AB.jpeg (143.68 KB)   30566B5B-AB17-4BE9-953C-325DC9931525.jpeg (196.46 KB)   39752DD5-6FA6-4EE4-A298-301F7D101D16.jpeg (262.72 KB)   2C741D16-061B-4AAA-8F5E-1EDD38002D23.jpeg (156.64 KB)   9466BC6F-C40E-4F91-9D06-E1E52BFEF5AA.jpeg (148.48 KB)   E88A6DA9-80E5-4973-84AE-96BE3EC7E3B8.jpeg (95.50 KB) Posted on: 2022/2/26 17:57

1929PackardGuy	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#14
Home away from home Joined: 2021/5/11 9:54 Last Login : 4/9 8:16 From Louisiana Group: Registered Users Posts: 186	Looks nice, but did they have metallic blue paint back in 1942? Posted on: 2022/3/15 14:06

Packard Don	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#15
Home away from home Joined: 2014/7/15 13:30 Last Login : Today 13:38 From Crooked River Ranch, OR Group: Registered Users Posts: 5469	My first Packard, a 1939 Six, was metallic green so yes, metallic goes back farther than one might expect! Early metallic, though, was much finer in the day that what is commonly available today. Posted on: 2022/3/15 15:24
	All generalities are false. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

Owen_Dyneto	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#16
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 4/19 18:51 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16627	There were two metallic blues available as standard factory choices for Packard in 1942, Algiers Blue Metallic and Legion Blue Metallic. Posted on: 2022/3/15 17:33

bkazmer	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#17
Home away from home Joined: 2008/10/10 9:29 Last Login : Today 6:35 From Ithaca, NY usa Group: Registered Users Posts: 1376	I believe they were also available as a two tone combination. I recall seeing a 42 club sedan in Algiers and Legion Blues - very attractive. Posted on: 2022/3/15 18:06

Packard Don	Re: New to Packard Ownership	#18
Home away from home Joined: 2014/7/15 13:30 Last Login : Today 13:38 From Crooked River Ranch, OR Group: Registered Users Posts: 5469	Typically the 2-color versions, at least postwar, have an extra band of stainless running around the back which gave a better separation for two-tone painting. Not sure if prewar did that or not. Posted on: 2022/3/15 18:47
	All generalities are false. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan