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The Talbot is certainly a beautiful automobile. However can you appreciate the serious blind spots you would be dealing with to negotiate this car in traffic!
Al
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31 LaSalle.....
I am sure you have already considered many things as you consider the gray Packard. The basic pictures do not show to what level this one was restored as in, trim, fit, paint, chrome, mechanics, detail of dash, top hardware, firewall and engine compartment. How much bondo was used to make the body lines straight, any fiberglass, body structure wood or steel tube. You are aware what it would cost to restore .mechanics, upholstery and paint. That would give you a starting point for establishing the ultimate value to you. Not everyone will arrive at the same value....but that is not your concern. With this car, I encourage you not to run on emotion only, (because you want it) but the reality of what it is....a modern shop built custom. As before stated, this car has the look of more "stoic" British tastes as shown in proportions, straight lines and boxy appearances. (I for one can appreciate a fair degree of British styling as compared to what we see here in the US). Provenance is important as you look at customs built in the 50's that still have exact history with them and how that history affects value and sale price. It just takes time. Good luck with this interesting potential adventure.
Al
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31 LaSalle,
Your initial question, just for conversation or is this gray Packard actually for sale and something you are taking a serious look at?
Al
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I agree and also noted the lacking slight curve from the door opening to the point of the tail.
Al
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Looking at more typical automotive designs, our friends on the other side of the pond have their own eye for what is accepted as "Good" that are just a bit different from our Tastes that come from the west side of the pond. This gray Packard, to me simply shows the influence of the designers/builders and where they live. I actually like a good portion of British design when looking at offerings from Alvis......(Some designs more than others).
Al
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Xander......
I bet, being built in the UK, it is not laid up with fiberglass, a fabrication medium, used to often on our side of the Pond. I prefer all steel or all aluminum. I would put money on the idea that this gray Packard is all steel.
Al
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Can you add the date of the build and builder. The foundation for future Provenance is in the works which will save a potential buyer a bunch of stress while allowing him to enjoy. The seller is also kept honest in how the Gray Packard is represented to a potential buyer.
Al
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You know what.....
I agree, Provenance should start at the bottom line of this story. If I bought that gray Packard, a notarized statement of authenticity, (what ever it be), would certainly be a nice document to keep with the car. Good idea ..... I wish I had thought of that!
Al
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I think the gray Packard is an excellent way of saving another car from being broken down for junk. I suggest as has been stated go....drive....enjoy......but don't try to make it into something that it's not! 20 years from now, if the story stays correct and pure, it will have developed its own special "Provenance" that can stay with it in an honorable way.
Al
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Ed, you need that luggage grouping on your White for your next extended trip.
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Looking closer at your 8-80 engine, it appears that the bell housing is cast integral with the crankcase! That design must be nearly indestructible!
Al
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Hello Ben, You mentioned the difference in radiator caps a while ago. Please refresh my memory, what is the difference between the 90 and the 48? I now have in hand the brass material to make the threaded insert in preparation to casting the high temp epoxy to form the modern equivalent of Bakelite and a complete cap.
Al
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Hmmmmm, is this the same valve configuration as the Junior 8?
Al
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Did this engine have stuck pistons?
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Thanks......
All the small things add up to something good.
Al
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This is very impressive to learn about the reverence given to Locomobile even to the design mastery for its printed matter. I wonder if there was an internal Locomobile committee that did the design work or was this work subbed out to someone from an independent source? This write up points to the style and design of the 1916 year, but certainly the earlier as well as later exhibited the same printed matter character. Thanks for posting!
Al
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Harm, certainly good news from your shop and serious efforts! If you can, shoot a short video clip....... 🙂
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Currently for sale on eBay.
early 48, maybe others, oil fill
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Also, engine related to the earlier 48's. Currently on eBay, for sale, is a new reproduction oil fill and cap. If you need one and can use it, I think it is a bargain as it is priced below $100. Check it out.
Al
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Hello Frank and Dan....
Thanks for bringing to light this article relating to end of the 48 run technical advancements. These "new" developments are of significant interest to me regarding the late series Locomobile that I own. Thanks for finding and posting in a readable form.
Al
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I certainly appreciate your attention to the small details. Your finished product will in no way be crude!!!!!
Al
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I am trying to get a chassis up and rolling but I lack the 25"Budd disc wheel lock rings. Can't hold tires on without them! Please look through your spare parts pile and see if you might have any extra 25" lock rings available.
Thanks,
Alan
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I have most of the pieces needed to make a rolling chassis with the exception of the 25" Budd disc wheel lock rings. Would you please lock in your spare parts pile and see if you have any such 25" Budd lock rings that you could spare?
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I have jus acquired a nice set of 25", 6 lug disc wheels. I do not have a full set of lock rings. Please check in your pile of Dodge Bros., Studebaker or Nash (typical users of Budd disc wheels) and see if you have a spare lock ring or two that you can part with. I nearly have enough pieces to make a roller project chassis. Thanks ....
Alan
early 48, maybe others, oil fill
1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Holiday Sedan Factory 425 with 4 speed? Body Tag Decode!
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This is a side related Olds question. We're 4 spd transmissions also available for the 98?
Al