WCraigH Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 An eccelectic mix of about 40 cars showed up today for the 2nd annual Pahrump, NV car show held at a local convenience store.Most entertaining event: "Big Foot" crushed some stupid compact car: Big Foot truck doing it's thing Of course my 1955 Patrician was the only Packard there, but was also the only "orphan" car there.Most interesting (to this forum) other car there was... there wasn't one. However, I made many new car-buddy friends in Pahrump.Parked next to my Pat was a beautifully restored 1969 Porsche 912 and a very nice 1971 Mach 1 Mustang. Everybody walked past those cars to talk to me for many minutes about my Packard and Packards in general. Does that sound familiar?Did my Pat win a trophy? Nah, there was a trailered-in, museum quality 1957 T-Bird "E" (that means 2x4bbl) that won 1951-59 "original". Ha! (to quote Jack Harlin), it's not licensed and it was trailered; so much for "orginal". In contrast, I drive my Pat around Pahrump. [color:"red"] BUT I had many people around my Packard..., but you guys know the drill.A fun day was had by all. It was ONLY 99F, but there was a breeze, so it wasn't that bad. And I made some important connections with other car buffs for future Panther work locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Harlin Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 CRAIG Having the only Packard, even though a Clipper HT is par in the Tampa area. Plant City draws 300, Old Town, at Orlando, usually over 400. With 318 Packard club members its difficult to figure why none attend? No judging, only car guys meeting like you said, & exchanging information. Having a BAD experience with a chrome shop we were told of a good shop & got some parts done there that were like NOS. So many dont know what it is. They look for a name, & if they dont see the small script on the deck lid, they ask, then the usual question, who makes it? May be the price of gasoline keeps them away??? Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin AZ Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Very nice picture of the Big Foot exercise in Pahrump! Craig, there is no doubt why those folks stopped to chat with you. You have one damn fine Packard! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_PackardV8 Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 There was somekind of flooding out west there somewhere last week?????? Can't remeber if it was AZ or LV. Hope it was no where near Kevin or Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted August 30, 2003 Author Share Posted August 30, 2003 Re: floodingThe flooding was within a couple of miles of my [color:"red"] old house, but it escaped any problems. No problems out in Pahrump either, although we did get a few significant t-storms too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 About a month after the previous show, Pahrump, NV had a much better collector car show today! Almost 70 cars showed up at the local Super Walmart parking lot for a Show & Shine sponsored by Walmart and a local car club, "Trik Trucks". Beside my 1955 Patrician, the following orphan cars were well represented: 1951 Hudson Hornet Famous Twin-H Power for 1951 Hudson 1955 Desoto Sportsman Famous 331 CID Hemi in Desoto While the following is not technically an "Orphan car", they don't make these beasts anymore and they are really cool! Besides, it was voted "Best of Show." 1957 Chrysler 300C Famous 392 CID Hemi dual quad The following is not technically an orphan either, but more like a wooly mammoth, i.e. big and extinct. It's one of the best looking Chryslers from that era that I've ever seen and is an original car with 38K miles. Besides, the guy was parked next to me and is the president of the local chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. 1978 Chrysler New Yorker 4dr HT I got really sunburned (about 100F and cloudless) today because of the many latent Packard enthusiast who just had to have extended conversations about my Patrician and Packards in general. But you guys know the drill! I'll pay the price of the sunburn any day. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 A pleasant change of pace from looking at street rods. Thanks for the pics.YFAM, Randy Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 I forgot to mention that the Hudson, Desoto and Chrysler New Yorker were all [color:"red"] original cars, including the interior. The 300C was a 100pt restoration that's currently on e-bay. The owner's reserve is $40K; that sounds reasonable to me having seen the car first hand. Too bad I don't have the $40K because I always liked those letter-300s, particularly the Hemis. On the other hand, owning a Twin-H Power Hudson would also be cool! Ah, what the heck, I'll stick with my Patrician and Panther project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Speaking of the Project, I read through your website and was fascinated by the concept and the implementation. Then it stopped. I do not wish to pry into why this is so, but I would like to know what has been going on with the project and how you are making out on it?I love the idea...my only criticizm would be to dump the head rests...they spoil the lines of the interior. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />Keep up the good work, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 Randall: The short, impersonal version on the interruption of my Panther Project is: a woman and $$$. However, the Panther Project has been restarted for a few months and will be gaining even more momentum in the weeks and months to come. To wit: all stainless trim and both bumpers are restored and turned out very nicely without rechroming anything. I've already posted on this chat room about the adjustable T-L front links which will be a "special project" on the website. I'm awaiting my local machine shop to get off the dime for a significant oil system modification which will also be a special project. I've connected with a few local Pahrump car guys to will help me with body work, paint and interior, all of which they are encouraging me to do myself (whew).I will be updating the website in a few weeks when I have some significant & visible progress to show the world. So continue to be patient, the rewards will be worth it. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_PackardV8 Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 R.A.M.What year Cadillacs do u have and how familiar are u with the oil pumps on those cars??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_PackardV8 Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 RAM. did u find the 72 Elso door trim parts u are looking for???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Beautiful Hudson! I always liked those step down Hudson's. One of those memories from my "yute" is at a stock car race where a Hudson mowed down the flag man and tossed him about 30 feet. (He walked away!) I guess those twin Horsepower sixes were almost indestructible. Believe it or not I also am fond of the Nashes from the same time period. That whole idea of a fold down "bed" sure appealed to me as a kid <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 PackardV8: If you're referring to me about the 1972 Eldo, it's sold. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 Fred: Hey that 1951 Hudson was something to behold. Not only was it original, but the guy who owns it is (coincidently) named "Hudson". It was a full boat deal for 1951 and very sleek, to anyone's eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 I have the '47 Cadillac 6269 pictured here and a '77 Eldorado Biarritz. I am afraid I am not terribly knowledgable on mechanical things though I am learning. As the accent pieces for the door pulls, no. I came close but the '73 that they would have come from were different. I am still looking. They are for my son's '72 Eldo convertible. I will be waiting with baited breath (yuck...fish taste) for more on the Panther. I really admire what you are doing and the fact that you CAN do it. It is all above me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Another interesting fact (which you all probably knew, but I just learned) is that the Hudson was named after the "Hudson" in the Dayton-Hudson Department store empire who fronted the money for the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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