Mark Huston Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 These couple of pictures are all that was posted on a Studebaker Facebook site. The Packard was found near the road sitting with for sale information it it’s window. Based on the phone number it is in the Gainesville, Florida area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 What happened to the chrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) The worst years for chrome plating on new autos was about 1951-1953. My understanding is that in order to conserve materials for the war effort, only a very thin coat of chrome was used on car trim and then it was covered with clear lacquer paint for (minimal) protection. NOS chrome pieces for cars in these years are often found with this inferior "plating" technique. The chrome finish is often worn through and they just don't look as nice as the trim from earlier & later years. Edited May 11, 2021 by The 55er Added the word clear. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I wonder if this Packard was exposed to a lot of salt air to go with the thin chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, TerryB said: I wonder if this Packard was exposed to a lot of salt air to go with the thin chrome. I thought the same thing when I first saw it. "Restored 20 years ago" and then parked at the beach, is what I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now