Guest River Pirate Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hello everyone, my name is Jason. I have been observing the boards for a little bit, and thought I'd share my projects... I am doing two, at the moment. Both belong to my best friend, John and his family. This first one was a barn find, back in the '60's. Then it was trailered to Costa Mesa and warehoused till the present. I think this is what we have... 1930 Packard ~ 4 door sedan ~ 403 series ~ Straight 8 w/ a manual trans ~ and a vinyl top presidential interior... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That dragster engine is itching to just jump into to the Packard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest River Pirate Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That dragster engine is itching to just jump into to the Packard.That engine is for the Top Fuel Hydro boat... X-Factor, which is now out of commission. I think it would rattle the Packard to pieces!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 The Packard will be just fine restored to its former glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1Packard Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Helllo Jason and Welcome!What you have there is Packard Model 726 with Body Style 403. 1930 was the 7th Series for Packard. I own this model and love it. There are currently some parts on Ebay from an apparent parts donor. Suspension, wheels, gas tank & radiator. Parts you don't normally find there. You have your work cut out for you, but it looks to be a pretty clean and dry little unit. It is a 127.5" wheel base with a 318 CID engine with 90 hp. There were 15,731 produced. Drives nice at 45 mph tops. It will do 50 plus but she is really winding at that speed. There is a 3 speed trans, 4 if you count the low low granny gear. Good luck! If you came here looking for help you will find it. This site has a bunch of great people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfee Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Strange that it has an 8th series engine, did Packard mix and match like that or has it likely been swapped out at a later date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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