George Cole Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I realize this is not the forum for a custom car, but couldn't let this pass. This diesel powered 1929 Packard was on a recent Packard Club tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 When I was 3 and drew pictures of antique cars, that's what they looked like. 7 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 One can always have a little fun and play games, but it doesn't even look like a Packard radiator/grille in the traditional sense! Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 What is the purpose of the oversized radiator? If it was a steam car I would get the big condenser, but why for a diesel? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryLime Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Fortunately , it is clearly labeled . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Cole Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, alsancle said: What is the purpose of the oversized radiator? If it was a steam car I would get the big condenser, but why for a diesel? I didn't want to express any perceived interest, so didn't ask questions. But I overheard him telling someone the hood had to be that wide and tall to fit the diesel and all it's associated hardware under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Packard club must be getting desperate... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bamford Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Man, that is a whole lot of ugly. I don’t imagine any of the Packard club members were happy about having that turd on the tour. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejunkie1015 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 "Please Do Not Touch" Not with a million mile long pole! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 WHAT ???? No truck nuts hanging off the rear bumper of a diesel ???? What's up with that? Not how I would want to tour. Full size tires for spares and compact, space savers on all four? I guess this is how you expand club membership, allow hot rods, modifieds & engine swaps. Buick, CLC and most other mark clubs support & encourage this kind of thing. I would not be surprised if it is encouraged by the Packard club too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 For some crazy reason, I always seem to find the beauty in all old cars. One will be posted on here and my first thoughts are 'thats a pretty nice car' or something to that effect. Then the upper classmen will chime in with all that is wrong and make feel like a newbie. Alas, Momma said if you cant say anything nice....................I will leave it with that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Looks like the engine and radiator came out of an 18 wheeler. It should have spikes coming out of the lug nuts and duel wheels on the rear. dave s edit ps - sorry Kerry but it’s just butt ugly Edited March 21, 2022 by SC38dls (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I do have to say, I have no problem with the guy touring with that car. At least somewhere in its dna there is an old car and he is helping support the hobby. To each his own, we all cant have a Duesenburg to drive around in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 George C, you would have been better off if you listened to your own feelings, "I realize this is not the forum for a custom car.." While these types of posts draw predictable comments, they really belong elsewhere (don't ask me where this abomination would fit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I wish I could unsee this! 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Please do not touch????? I rather kiss the Chinese lab technician who let the bug out of the lab! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I just noticed the handicapped plate..........the owner must be blind.......or mentally challenged! Yes....I’m sober. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 As my late mother would say, "It's as ugly as sin." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Hideous travesty... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I'm sure it could have been worse, but it's hard to imagine how. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 A citified rat rod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 All I can say is if you can't figure out how to make a tire end up in the center of a fender maybe you shouldn't be building cars. Howard Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Trucker Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) I'm sure, with the addition of mud flaps, chrome air horns and a hundred clearance lights, he could also cruise with the Peterbuilt club. Edited March 22, 2022 by Crusty Trucker (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flivver guy Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Bless his heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinVirginia Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D. Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Thats about as stupid looking as this one, Casper. Isn't there a saying that goes something like this? " Beware the eyes of March" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 13 hours ago, Alex D. said: Thats about as stupid looking as this one, Casper. Casper the friendly ghost! Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucketofBolts Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 A grille that only a mother could love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 2:27 PM, edinmass said: I wish I could unsee this! Try this, it works for me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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