I realize this is not HAMB material per se, but I thought some of you might enjoy seeing pictures of the '29 Packard I detailed at the shop. It was originally owned by the founder of Johnson & Johnson, and is now owned by his 89 year old daughter. She is getting ready to sell it, so I got it looking good for her. The paint was faded, but it was lacquer, so I was able to resurrect it. Just thought it was kinda neat to work on such a cool piece of history and thought I'd share some pics with you guys. Amazing to realize this car is 80 years old..
Lookin' pretty good! I'm restoring a '30 Packard for a lady that was born in 1930. It's almost ready for paint. Not my normal type of job, but for some crazy reason, I took it on. I've sure been learning a lot on it. (Like... don't ever take on another car I know absolutely nothing about)
I like it, and I think it's pretty HAMB friendly, even though there's nothing hokey about that beast of a car!
I bet it is an unrestored car at that. Just a mountain of machinery, a good friend has a '32 and there isn't anything like going for a ride in it. Thanks for the post, beautiful car.
Way kool. 633? 5 or 7 p***enger? Hard to tell from the angles. Did you drive it? We scored a 640 Dietrich roadster that needs everything. Smokin Joe, there's so much info around about Packards that sometimes I think it's more than Fords. Here's a start: http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/
Someday, before all my chips are cashed in, I WILL own a Packard. There was no better car built in America, with the possible exception of Duesenburg. Thanks for posting...
I wouldn't chop it but I would work that inline motor to within an inch of it's life to up the power.
I agree with that. I love hot rods but I like looking at the original or restored cars just as much. To see how they really built them back then. The style and cl*** of it all. Great looking car. That grill is a beautiful piece of metal artistry.
A long time ago I had a Packard 1937 115c convertible coupe. This was the low bottom of the line six but it was pure quality all around. You would swear it had power steering because I could turn it with one finger and the the floor shift was so smooth I could just bump it into each gear. It was so much fun to drive that I drove it everywhere.
I love it here being a young one I get to see some neat stuff I usually wouldnt get to see thanks for posting ,and by the way it could use a little chop
In fact I have been looking for a rusty Packard for just this purpose. I wouldn't chop up someones restored Packard but I would chop and drop a barn find in a heartbeat. I want to keep the entire car original including disc wheels and engine with the only mods being a slight lowering. Anybody know where I can find one? 1926 thru 1933 are my favorite years.
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