Guest mkhewitt Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 My father left me his 1928 Packard in his will. He loved the car, and loved to take it to shows. I would love to keep it, however, I'm a very small woman and literally can't stop it once it's driving, due to the cable breaks. I don't want it to rot in storage. It is in it's original condition, my father replaced the roof though, with another leather roof. It runs in great condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Where in Ohio is the car located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkhewitt Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 It's in Canton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 How about some contact information and what is your asking price? Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Saxton Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Please do not panic. Your brakes can be fixed. Years ago I experienced one of these that someone got for the wheels and tyres, sold the radiator core, cut the headlights on their bar taking pieces where it mounted from the front fenders. We towed it here on the end of a chain, had had to return the bolt-on wire wheels, for the "enthusiast" to use the rims to build wheels for a Rolls Royce. He destroyed a good car . I steered it as it was towed about 40 miles, and I did the braking for it AND the tow vehicle , as was the best practice them. The Packard rolled and braked beautifully , steered easily and precisely, and the brakes were excellent. It can all be fixed on yours. Your dad wanted you to have it. Do not panic. People will help you to fix the brakes. There is a very good set of brake drums here if yours are worn. You will not get a better hobby car for children of your own. The worst defect is the wrong modern radiator core. I have a perfect original radiator from another source with the very distinctive core pattern, which will fit in the shell in place of the modern one that looks bad.. If you promise to keep the care and use it for your family, and eventually leave it to one of your children, I will give you that to help you and freight it to you at know cost. Ask on this forum for help of someone in your neighbourhood who might show and assist you to put the car right. And some day you will find the opportunity to help someone in some way , that needs, and deserves, and appreciates what you can do to help them. Favours need to be passed around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I have received no reply to my PM.....how about posting your contact info or at least expressing your intentions with another posting. Thank You???! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkhewitt Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Does anyone know of any mechanics in the North East Ohio area who would be willing and able to service a Packard? I just want to get it checked out since it's been in storage for a while. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkhewitt Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ok, the car is running and the appraisal is done. I know it's taken a while, and I appreciate everyone's patience. With the appraisal, I am listing this car for sale at $25,000. Please send me a msg here if you are interested. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkhewitt Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 This car is still available for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 It is a lovely car. Sadly I am not in the market for another one. But I hope somebody buys it and loves it soon. It deserves being preserved. Adam.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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