SALE: '49 PACKARD DLX 8 4DR, MODEL2262

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Owner?s health forces sale with restoration three-quarters done. 288 CID Straight 8 runs well; 3-spd. R9 stick; opt. OD, wheel skirts, oil filter, heater, radio, backup lite, reprod. Packard floor mats. 76k orig. mi. Car is complete and easy to finish to at least Daily Driver (3+) status. <BR>· REBUILT: Starter, generator, carb, fuel pump, radiator, brakes (incld. new drums, shoes, linings, wheel cyls., MCyl., steel lines), exterior lights, horns, tranny ($950 in parts alone), front susp., gas tank, floor pan, trunk. Much work above done by a longtime Packard dealer mechanic!<BR>· NEW/NOS: Tuneup parts, regulator, battery, fan belt, spare tire. <BR>· OTHER PLUSES: <BR>o Glass is intact; minor sun damage to wing & 2 side windows.<BR>o Sheet metal is intact except for two minor dents (pullable); no significant rust, minimal putty. <BR>o Seats have been recovered (Beige/Camel). <BR>o Package includes new, uninstalled Beige headliner and wind cord, recovered door trim panels and armrests (Beige/Camel); Dk. Grey carpets w/backing; pr. of King Bee mirrors; door rubber. All ext. chrome, much NOS or replated, w/clips. <BR>· STILL TO DO: <BR>o Tranny in--just needs linkage & driveshaft hooked up to finish.<BR>o Replace carb bottom gasket; adjust carb. <BR>o Heater and radio require the usual attention.<BR>o Two bad dash gauges. <BR>o Trunk lock needs rebuild & replating of handle. <BR>o Undercoating, paint, tires. <BR>· THROWN IN: New custom-fit car cover w/lock (a $200 value); correct Parts Manual and Shop Manual ($100 value); driver seat belt; fire ext., spare fuel pump; spare chrome, spare keys, unrestored Unity spotlight, framed 1949 ad for this car. <P>$9,000 invested; receipts for all work and parts. Sacrifice $5,750. Clear title. Car in DC metro area. Buyer picks it up w/in 20 days. Will not part out. <P>Email for details, photos. Wish sell by 1 Aug 02.<P>ROBERT L. HAWORTH<BR>oldtymeradio@hotmail.com//(301) 773-6486 (HM)