My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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Thank you for that helpful advice "B" but rather than getting rid of stuff I am accumulating it. I have just added a radiator cap complete with an original Packard Motor-meter to the collection.

9-1-2010

Hello again!

Work is PROGRESSING. All four fenders and both valances and running boards have now been removed and are ready to go to be bead blasted. I am currently BUSY stiffening up the existing timber body frame prior to removing the panels. I would like to retain as much as possible of the original. 

Please do look in your "Goody bins" or book shelves or where-ever you store your treasures and see if you just happen to have a Series 1 Packard Speedometer surplus to requirements. It will be Oval. 5 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches. have a rotating drum speedo at the top then two smaller windows for trip and total milage finally a small clock at the bottom. I hope to have a photo to show you soon but don't let that stop you looking.

Hope to hear from you soon

9-3-2010

Just a quick one. It is raining outside so I have time. Work is proceeding. With the right hand door skin removed I could see that the timber frame is basically sound but in desperate need of some new glue and screws. I have also added some corner blocks to stiffen up the structure. Next step remove the left hand door.

Just a small reminder: I am still looking for a Packard 23 inch Disc wheel & lock rim and of course I still have to find a Speedometer /clock.

9-7-2010

Hello Everybody!

It is not that I have been slacking off but quite the opposite. Work on the Packard is progressing as the attached photos should show. I have included one of the exhaust tip which I believe is part of the original exhaust system. It is CAST IRON and made in just two pieces including the clamp onto the chassis cross tube. 

The other photos show the rebuild right hand door frame cut down to the proposed new height. In the other shot of the body side the tape shows the proposed new waist height.

Finally a close up of what is probably the worst damage to be repaired. To do this will entail removing the entire skin from the doors back. Finally a general shot of the car with doors, four fenders, running boards and valances removed

More later.