stephen cathey Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Finaly got to the job, posted in january with questions, Got the thing accessed for inspection and removal. Got the thing out except the engine and trans. Left them in place until a larger tractor stops by. Very gently got everything else at my house. Please advise what I should do next? Stephen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Just buff it out! 🙂 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) 2 hours ago, Grimy said: Just buff it out! 🙂 And buff and buff and buff then buff again. 😉 Edited April 28 by Ozstatman (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 First thing on the restoration check list……….a tetanus shot every day! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20 T Speedster Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Bring it to the Pre-War / Horseless Carriage section of Bakersfield Swap Meet this coming Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 The ad is still posted on FB. Washington. Or maybe that is your posting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Marketplace - 1917 packard stuff - possibly rare, | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I have bought similar projects. I did the best I could with what was available. I researched all the details and collected both digital and paper documents. I enjoyed all "the privileges of ownership" in discussions, and eventually sold them. And that's the truth. There was a buyer for all those rose colored projects. Members of our local Buick Club chapter stopped by my garage years ago. One friend looked at a current Jaguar project and asked "When are you ever going to get that finished?" "Probably never" I replied. I sold it a year or so later and made a few bucks on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Buick96S Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I would carefully clean everything. Non destructive cleaning only. Examine everything and record any casting numbers, serial numbers etc. that may be present. Lay it all out and take about twice as many photos as you think you need. Hit the Packard forum and see if anyone can help you identify what you have and possible values. Good luck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Looks like the one that I found upside down North of Rome NY in the late 1970s' Hood and gas tank look like 3rd Series Twin Six. Windshield support looks like 2nd Series. Did you find the serial #? It's on the engine base on the LH side near where it mounts to the frame. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsbrassnut Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 What a mess. But what an adventure to dig out and figure out. Even if you just pass along the parts to help out another, it will have a good story to tell for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen cathey Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Yes, that's me on the facebook, new to that stuff. don't really know how it works, using it to home in on some other parts. worked on packard most of yesterday, the parts are in the driveway. Being very careful ,one primer cup got broken,bummer. Dam'n this bugger is heavy. Really never had a chance to examine one of these close up, Serious casting art, noticing details that astound me, got the dash light? even has a funny looking cover shade thingy. Love the speedo with clock and trip meter? man, what have I gotten into? Here are the pictures I just took, Looking forward to how I can be able to help someone? Value, and desirability, what I need to know. S. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normadsenjr Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 If you decide to restore it, I may have parts. If you're parting it out, I may be interested. Post the serial # if you can. Should be stamped into right front of engine. Please email me at flpackardclub@comcast.net. Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 30 minutes ago, normadsenjr said: If you decide to restore it, I may have parts. If you're parting it out, I may be interested. Post the serial # if you can. Should be stamped into right front of engine. Please email me at flpackardclub@comcast.net. Norm Restore it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I can see why someone earlier mentioned the fan. That is a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen cathey Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 Lots of apparent aluminum, Heavy, fan still turns freely and took grease out of the oe greasy cap turn thingy, came right off. suprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Im not sure if that motor would ever run again, maybe with enough money thrown at it? But I would be tempted to clean it up and do a cosmetic restoration on a stand for some man cave decor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 It looks like time and nature won this fight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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