The Jalopy Journal
So I have not been very good about keeping track of the Packard this past 45 days because I have been doing this..... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
You bet....I worked with Dave Kindig, of Kindig-it Design, and he set me up with a two tone scheme. The roof, topside, fenders and running boards...
Progress Pictures....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I did this to my 1937 115C Packard.....it goes to paint in the next couple days. Since these pictures last week I was able to...
Here is the power plant for the Packard. I am running a 505 inch BBC, roller motor. It has a converted Hilborn injection system to EFI and FAST...
So it has been awhile since this was updated. The Packard is going to paint. It came back for final fitting and we have made a dozen fixes to...
On a different path....I have been looking at colors lately and surfed early Packards for some paint history. I found these 32 and 34 models. I...
Here the Packard is with the cab back on the frame. I have the front clip off now and have finished mocking up the new radiator in the...
So I have the frame near done. I have also torn the last of the wood subfloor out and replaced the 1 1/2 x 3 inch wood planks with the same in...
Here are some additional pictures of the rear suspension and the traction bar set up. Once this was on the ground you can really tell the...
One of the weak spots was the rear frame horns. They not only thinned out but they were c-notched to lower the car previously and it was time to...
So I used a through frame bushing to drive a bolt through to hold the front leaf spring perch. The front perch was boxed in with some thick...
The frame narrowing was something I hadn't done before. It actually was easier than expected. I used thick walled 3/8 and 1/2 material for most...
After I took the car to AutoRama last year I decided to narrow the frame three inches per side. I didn't have an inch of clearance to the outer...
Well how about some updates on this Packard? I am glad to report progress. Progress of the good kind. I have been able to bolt the car together...
BTW-Skot had a run in with his tractor recently and got pretty beat up. Broken shoulder, arm, ribs etc. I think he had some plates put in as...
Hello Bill, I was checking if this is the right HOTRODBILL that is friends with Skot Ingram in Austin. He said you might have a powerglide...
How about sending me some better pictures to my email? I have a stash of pictures to look at and compare. Thanks. GG QUOTE=richard...
JWL115C GG - The stamped number on the cowl was unique for each car Packard built. It is often referred to as a theft proof number since it is...
OK, so how would you metal workers change the look at the top of the radiator grill shell. I had planned to remove the hood ornament and weld up...
I looked everywhere for tires for my Packard but needed a particular size. I ended up going back to Diamond Back and they bought two new radials...
That number on the firewall is the production number, which is kind of a serial number. I have a title for the car an it appears to use the...
So I took the side panels off for some of these pictures. At the show I had one on and one off. What do you all think? With or Without? GG
So I was on another page and someone asked if I had a build thread on the Packard...Oh yeah. I forgot about that. Our club was invited to show...
I have always liked the lower key and good time at the Revolution. It is one of the 'got to go to' shows each year. GG
I would like to find the owner of this 37 Packard Coupe. If anyone knows how to find him let me know. Beautiful car. I happen to be working on...
Ha. Well you got me. The big inch nostalgic motor is going to a car club FED. I just couldn't justify the HEMI in a hooded car? Also the...
Test fit a motor in the Packard the other day. I liked it so ordered the real deal. It will be in the mail from Skip White Performance in the next...
Thanks Kenny. They are off some old 2.5 ton truck or something. A 16x5.5 inch rim with a big 6 lug pattern. The fronts with the turned down...
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