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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrpushbutton</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tbirdman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I love green too but I'm stuck with "Grey Poupon" </div></div> TBirdman--you have a wonderful period color that speaks perfectly of the early 30s, and the understated grace of Packard in those years. I wouldn't change a thing. </div></div> I know, I've been told that many time and surprisingly to me a lot of people also feel that way. I do every so often listen to the occasional overheard conversation people and hear "nice car, but not my favorite color" but those do seem to be on the minority. I do agree that the pink or violet colors don't go well with these car. However the one added benefit is that this color hides dirt real well I do not understand the auction reports that sometimes state that the car has dated colors. I would think if a car was painted original era colors, how could they ever be dated. And if the car was not, again how could they be dated colors?

Once when I was in a market in a house, I saw a kitchen that had a mix of two different color cabinets. One light and one dark color. Turns out the husband and wife could not agree on the cabinet colors. It did not look good. I hope your car ends up better than that

Sometimes I wish I had a car that they made a million of so I could compare. I've only seen one other 32 in person and that was at the Nethercutt Collection and that was a V12 Dietrich. Even at the PI show in 2007, there were no 32s, only 33 and 34s. I probably won't ever be in a show where the judges will know the difference. I had this interesting conversation with a person who knows 32 Packards very well. He was asked once to judge in a show that had a 32 Packard in the class he was to judged. He asked not to judge that class because he knew two much about 32 Packards that it would be unfair to the Packard owner vs the other cars which he didn't know as well.

Of course you can always take the out that a lot of Packard owners do and that for $100 for a new Packard you could have any paint job you wanted. However I echo the striping close to the body color however either will look sharp.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrpushbutton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What about a creamy/buttery yellow for a stripe color? I have seen that on a lot of Packards. Boy, I like green Packards, you sure have a nice car there! </div></div> I love green too but I'm stuck with "Grey Poupon"

Using the PI detailing manual and also consulting with Fred Mauck at PI. I hope it's right because it sure eadd expense and effort to the engine bay detailing.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Speedster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Okay, but transporting them from the plating shop and Installing them without bending them some, would be very difficult, if not impossible. At least it would be for Me. But it's not only the plating that may be Brittle, I've heard that the plating process can make the base metal Brittle Also ? (remember the problem with wheel-rings being Brittle after chrome plating) Is that only Steel, or can it change the Temper of all metals? </div></div> I would think that hydrogen embrittlement would only apply to lines where there was extreme amount of force unlike those you would see in oil, gas and vacuum lines. Now brakes lines may be a different story, and if I wanted to have shiny brake lines, I would use stainless. Not having brake lines on my Packard, I don't have to worry about plated brake lines.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Packin31</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mine are copper and where painted body color. I have some pictures of the frame before it was blasted, maybe we can see the lines. </div></div> Mine were a various colors including including unpainted plain steel and painted copper, but none seem to be the correct nickle plated.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Speedster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, I LIKE copper fuel lines. Much better than the rusted out steel lines that were used originally. Stainless-steel is good but too difficult to work with, when doing flair-fittings. I must have missed that Argument (oops Debate), somehow ??? </div></div> I also used steel which are now being plated as original (though I'm using chrome and not nickle plating as would be even more correct. Copper would had been easier but everyone including not on this forum warn against using copper. I only left one copper line and that was the manifold to the fire wall. I got frustrated trying to bend the loop so I just kept the line I had which was copper and will have it plated. All of the pictures I seen of the pre war Packard, I would say over 50% have copper fuel lines. And here's a modern restoration shop using copper. I do like to call them debates also

I like the green. I see you using the copper fuel lines that every one here said were bad to use. What's your restoration shop's opinion?

Am I doing something wrong? Mine came out without any issue and I have no trouble sticking the starter back in.

Now that's one I haven't heard...a premature post. It's better to ask than ruin something. I've have asked plenty.

Never had trouble with them, but have had issues with other vendors that never return a call. Yep they must have too much money selling these expensive Packard parts.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Speedster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tbirdman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken What does Brian charge to rebuild? </div></div> ~$300. Nothingthey do is cheap. </div></div> Who and Where is Brian? Is he at Classic & Exotic ? I was wondering if we should put them in the Xref thread ??? Do they Only rebuild, or do they have some for sale also ? </div></div> I don't know, but Classic and Exotic just rebuild as far as I know.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken What does Brian charge to rebuild? </div></div> ~$300. Nothingthey do is cheap.

I only use my coil as a switch today and a generic 6V coil on the firewall. However since I have got Classic and Exotic to rebuild an extra coil, I plan to replace my dead coil with the one they rebuilt. As you know I like originality. The coils I have would not be guaranteed. I would get them rebuilt. I know one is dead...actually not quite but almost dead, as once warmed up, it will necessitate you to call a tow truck. Took me two weekends and three tows to figure it out.

Turns out I have two coils but only one with the key/bezel.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Restorer32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would think you could find an original for the same $250. I may even have one though I can't guarantee the coil is good. </div></div> I saw a few original go on Ebay last year for $600.

I actually have an extra coil that I was planning to put on E-Bay sometime in the future. The coil has the key and the bezel. The coils are being rebuilt by classic and exotic for ~$300.

Looked at the Metro online catalog but couldn't find it. I did get some rubber trim from Steele for a 36 Buick side cover which looked pretty close. However looking at the sidecovers tonight, the rubber looked in pretty good shape. So rather than pry the old stuff out as it appears to be crimped in, the first try is just to leave it in. Anyway it doesn't show once the cover is mounted on the car.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the saying, "you can never pay too much for the right car, but the wrong car can't be bought cheap enough." </div></div> Amen. I do have to thank West for that advice provided before I bought my Packard. I have a neighbor who was so proud of the $600 truck he bought. $50K later, he should had spent a lot more and started with a better starting point.

I would think this car may be alternate choice though not pre-war. Very original car and I do know the owner.

Well here are pictures which appear of almost the same car but two different seat patterns for the front seats. However notice the difference in the running boards and courtesy light. However notice different running boards and the lack of a courtesy light in one of the cars.

Like this 33 Auburn which I think is a very nice car though small inside. Sorta like a mini Duesy

Thanks West. I should have my distributor metal tag sometime the beginning of March.