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phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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Phil Parkey
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Ok for starters my user name is my first name referencing another car in my collection. A 1988 BMW M6. The collection is diverse but fun.

I have had an interest in Packards for years, but discounted them due to cost. Well a few years ago a fellow Corvair owner informed me of the one that is subject of this blog. BTW I also have a 1965 Corvair CORSA convertible that we finished a frame off in 1997.

I learned of my 120B in fall of 2002 and the purchase was completed over the Christmas holiday of that year. Though I said I would never buy a basket case I did in this case. I looked at the car in November and found the owner had started a drivers restoration and lost interest. The car was first restored in the 1980's. The restoration was mostly cosmetic with some attention to mechanical restoration. Even though it was disassembled the owner was meticulous and organized. Thus far we have only discovered two items that are missing. These are the spark plug wire loom and the crankcase draft tube, so if anyone can help???

The original intent was to complete the drivers restoration and put the car on the road. Not leaving well enough alone, I started a full show restoration. Just a question of whether my patience or cash runs out first!

Thus far, the chassis, engine, transmission and rear end are completed. The suspension is assembled and engine and trans are in place. The body goes to the metal stripper in October. The direction now is to repaint the car in Buckingham Gray (bluish black) with a black top piped in red and red leather interior. Quite a departure from cream and tan colors of now, but will be factory correct.

I have attached several photos for your review. I hope you find these of interest, If you have any advise for the rest of the restoration feel free.

As with most of these projects the business comes first, but I will try to update from time to time. Thanks for reading!

Phil

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Posted on: 2008/9/14 22:13
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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David Baird
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Looking good. Very nice car. I like your color choice. It should make a very dramatic car. Personally, I like these cars better without the fender skirts. But, obviously it's yours and after all you do have them.

Welcome to the site and keep the pictures coming.

Posted on: 2008/9/14 22:25
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1949 Club Sedan
1947 Custom Sedan
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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Ozstatman
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Phil,

and best wishes with your restoration. You're well along the way and it's all looking good. Will follow your posts with interest, and keep the pic's coming.

Posted on: 2008/9/15 2:22
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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Phil Parkey
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Ok a couple more photos from the office computer

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Posted on: 2008/9/15 19:21
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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Quote:

phil88m6 wrote:
Ok a couple more photos from the office computer


Phil, Sure looks a

Posted on: 2008/9/15 21:22
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Lovely project. For those interested, the engine picture illustrates one of the unique features of the 35-36 block, that being the location of the crankcase vent. Also, one very minor suggestion, I note you have a lovely painted transmission, ready to mount in your beautiful frame. Be advised there is an auxillary ground strap from transmission top cover to frame, where you will want to be sure you have good metal to metal contact. Other than that, carry on....

Posted on: 2008/9/15 22:32
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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flackmaster wrote:.....For those interested, the engine picture illustrates one of the unique features of the 35-36 block, that being the location of the crankcase vent........


David,
Learnt something today.

Posted on: 2008/9/15 22:47
Mal
/o[]o\
====

Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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Phil Parkey
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correct on the crankcase vent location. I am looking the draft tube if anyone has one.

Posted on: 2008/9/27 21:26
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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Phil Parkey
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thanks, wasn't aware of that as it didn't exist when I got the car. is this supposed to be a woven strap or regular style cable?

Posted on: 2008/9/27 21:28
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Re: phil88m6's 1936 120B convertible
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David Baird
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Flat woven strap. Available at most any parts store. I get mine from NAPA.

Posted on: 2008/9/28 14:03
North Hills Packards
2 - 1949 Super Convertibles
1949 Club Sedan
1947 Custom Sedan
Completed a book on the 22nd & 23rd series cars
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