34PackardRoadsta Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Dear All,I have decided to create a website to chronicle my efforts at restoring and preserving a 1930 Packard standard eight sedan. The car lived it's entire life in Hagerstown, MD until I bought it in 2007. The car was a daily driver for a widow until she passed sometime in the 50s. From there it passed through a couple of owners, with the longest owner storing the car in his museum for a few decades. Given the lack of corrosion, this car was very well treated. The entire car is essentially rust free, and the body is completely straight. The car is, as far as I can tell, original in paint and interior. A few mechanical changes were made which I will try to reverse, including getting the correct generator and a correct looking oil filter. It is now slowly coming apart for a mechanical restoration. As I add to the website, I will post here notifying interested folks of the additions.Please visit: http://www.packardpaddock.com for more.Cheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsbob Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Your photo album (as near as I can tell) only has pictures of the components and none of the car. Can you put an album up with pictures of the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 The above photo is the best one I have of the car prior to my restoration/preservation efforts. I have posted a few more taken in both MD and TX. They are at:http://www.packardpaddock.com/Packard_Paddock/Photo_Albums/Pages/Packard_733_Sedan.htmlTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsbob Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Ahhhh....Much better, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Well, the engine has been removed! On Tuesday and Thursday of last week my brother Charlie and I worked to get various things ready for removal of the engine. On Saturday, with the help of a couple of pros, the engine was removed. To see photos and read about the experience:Photo albums:http://www.packardpaddock.com/Packard_Paddock/Photo_Albums/Photo_Albums.htmlThe newest few albums are at the bottom of the page.Blog:http://www.packardpaddock.com/Packard_Paddock/The_Paddock_Tribune/The_Paddock_Tribune.htmlThanks for following along.Cheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Tom....Great car....Great preservation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Harry,Thanks!Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert A. Borman Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks for such a great car. I like to see them from start to finish, get's me motivted on my junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Robert,I am glad you like the car. I think it is great, particularly given the beautiful interior appointments that are all still there.I have finally gotten my shocks off. It took a few days, and a lot of banging. I have updated the blog. The new entry is at:http://www.packardpaddock.com/Packard_Paddock/The_Paddock_Tribune/Entries/2008/4/26_Friggin_Shocks_Off!.htmlThanks for following along.Cheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 It has been awhile since I could get out to the garage. I finally got back out this past weekend. I have started to take apart the front end. The plan is to get everything off the front end and then start the refurbishing of those parts before continuing towards the back. The updated blog can be found at:http://www.packardpaddock.com/Packard_Paddock/The_Paddock_Tribune/The_Paddock_Tribune.htmlThanks for following along.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have updated the restoration blog with the latest developments:http://www.packardpaddock.com/Packard_Paddock/The_Paddock_Tribune/The_Paddock_Tribune.htmlCheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 The <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF"> Packard Paddock Tribune</span></span> has been updated with our latest efforts.There are also several new <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF">photo albums </span></span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 I have been quite remiss in updating my website. I finally got off my arse, so if you are interested, you can find the updates at: <span style="color: #000066"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">The Packard Paddock</span></span></span>Cheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 I am catching up with the updates to the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">Packard Paddock</span></span>. I have added two more entries to the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">Paddock Tribune</span></span>, and have started a new movie section, the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">Paddock Cinema</span></span>. There you will find three approximately five minute clips on engine and drive train removal.I have also added more photos, which can be found <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">here</span></span>, <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">here</span></span>, <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000066">here</span></span> and <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">here</span></span>.Thanks for following along!Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Love the dirty knees!!!May I suggest that you get those leaf springs checked and/or re-arched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Well, it has been awhile. There are several new entries in my blog, and several new photo albums. All can be seen at:http://www.packardpaddock.com/Thanks for following along.Happy New Year! And Happy Motoring in 2009!Cheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Tom,Who is going to do your engine machine work ? Nice website. I enjoyed reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durant Mike Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Great historic documentation of the restoration. I've been thinking about using soda blasting for my restoration. I've heard that it does not remove rust as good as the other blasting media but is more friendly to metal as it will not distort pieces from heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Bill,The main bearings, crank bearings and other crankcase stuff was done by Hart Machine in Cecil, OH. I just got it back the week of Xmas! A very nice present. The head and cylinder work was done locally.Mike,Soda blasting won't really remove deep rust, for that you need aluminum oxide. The nice thing about Soda is that you have a much better chance of preserving paint that is in the immediate area and also a much lower chance of warping the metal.Thanks all for the positive comments.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 There have been a bunch of updates to my website. New blog entries can be found <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">here</span></span>, and new photo albums can be found <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">here</span></span>. The new photo albums cover removing and refurbishing the steering gear, column and wheel, removing the body, and blasting the frame. The new blog entries cover the oil pump, steering gear, and body removal.I also have posted a mini article on using a vibratory parts cleaner.Thanks for following along!Cheers,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have added a new entry on tearing down the transmission. If anyone is curious about what the interior of a non-synchromesh tranny looks, there are also lots of photos.Blog entry is <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000066">here</span></span>.Photos are <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000066">here</span></span>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 I have not been very good about updating this project blog! Wow, well over a year since the last post on this forum. Anyway, a bunch of blog entries and new photos are over at Packard Paddock.I apologize for forgetting about this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34PackardRoadsta Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yesterday was the last day of work on the 1930 sedan for the next two months. From now until then, I will be focusing on getting the 1932 Light Eight back on the road. The goal with this first effort is to get it running well and safe for road travel. It needs a major refurbishing, but that will wait until the 1930 is completed. So, yesterday the 30 chassis was taken to storage, and the 32 light eight was put in its place.I posted the latest entry for the PP Tribune, focused on the fuse block refurbishing, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cfhutchins04@hotmail.com Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I am currently looking for a generator for my 1930 Packard 740 convert coupe - -ideas? thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcar Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hi, For some reason either my Apple or my server does not like your "blog" where you hide all your photographs and the description of what you are doing. I guess that I will just have to be satisfied with what I am doing with my Packard and not be peeping over other peoples shoulders to see what they are up to. I don't know if anyone else is having this problem or if it is just me. I seem to have that effect on a lot of other Packard people.oldcar.1923 Single Six1934 Lagonda Rapier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMc Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Me too, I have not been able to open any of the attachments and I am not using an Apple, must be because I also have Packards!! Anyone else having a problem?David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am able to open the blog which is titled the Packard Paddock and I was following it earlier, but the most recent entry is from October 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcar Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Hello 34PackardRoadsta. I know it is "cool" to have links to other sites where the clever people can watch you on video and all that but for the benefit of some of the mere mortals around the world perhaps you could include some of your better photographs on your post. If I can manage to do it I am sure that anyone can.oldcar23 Single Six (Packard)34 Lagonda Rapier96 Peugeot 405 SRi Edited September 27, 2011 by oldcar (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'm not sure why ya'll are having problems with photos of Tom's 1930 sedan. This page worked for me for hundreds of individual photos:1930 Sedan Photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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