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**FleetsidePaul** · 02-19-2021, 05:24 PM

I was looking at Corvettes and I stumbled upon this. And it's right in my backyard. It's not exactly a Corvette. And I need a project like I need another ex wife. But I like it and 2 door Packards are few and far between.

Price isn't bad. Now the devil is in the details. Same old story. We shall see.

And my mother did drop me on my head as a child. That explains a lot.

Snarl95 · 02-19-2021, 05:28 PM

I like it. I suppose it will have a straight 8?

57taskforce · 02-19-2021, 05:56 PM

Hell yea! Awesome ole sled.

1976gmc20 · 02-19-2021, 06:11 PM

"Shiprock to Dillon, in them old eight-banger cars"

(sorry, couldn't resist

)

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-19-2021, 06:40 PM

That’s Bad Ass Lookin. I like it a Lot

Ziegelsteinfaust · 02-19-2021, 07:00 PM

Ian Roussel of full custom garage has done these cars on a few episodes.

1 car was done twice in different episodes, and the best one he built for himself.

He chopped the roof 5 inches, and sectioned the body 4 inches.

As I progress on my Willy's wagon. I dream of having enough skill to try a serious car mod myself.

I did learn how to do Texas tig this week.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-19-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Snarl95

I like it. I suppose it will have a straight 8?

You would be correct. It does. And it will.

**Steeveedee** · 02-19-2021, 09:10 PM

So ugly, it has class. I also note that the laws requiring mirrors were non-existent in those days. In fact, it wasn't until the '60s, IIRC.

**truckster** · 02-19-2021, 09:43 PM

I like it - it has nice lines, and just the name Packard is a magical part of automotive history. The only thing I would change is the bumper, but that would probably be sacrilege.

Warrens69GMC · 02-19-2021, 10:03 PM

If it were me and I could afford it , I would give it 10:1 pistons and a decent camshaft...

**Steeveedee** · 02-19-2021, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

If it were me and I could afford it , I would give it 10:1 pistons and a decent camshaft...

Is Smokey Yunick your dad!?

Oh, wait, that was Hudsons.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-20-2021, 12:12 AM

I just bought it.

Now I just have to figure out where to put it.

I'm kind of out of room. I'll figure it out. I'm stoked. I own a Packard.

LT7A · 02-20-2021, 02:16 AM

Very cool.

ChevyRacefan · 02-20-2021, 05:18 AM

I have learned that, vehicles that were low production= hard to find parts for, That equals a lot of custom made parts and that= a lot of time. Maybe when I am retired I'll take on a project like that.
Good luck.

Zippi · 02-20-2021, 08:38 AM

Nice. The body lines look great and it all looks like it's there from what you can see from the pic. What year 48-49?

**GOPAPA** · 02-20-2021, 09:12 AM

Nice project ..looks like a good body to start with and you are right ,,a two door is rare .

I was working on my electric box on the firewall of my Chevy truck a few years back and found that Packard has a patent on Packard 56 terminals
Maybe your year car has them ,,not sure what year they were first used .. but It think 1950 on up in many cars

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**Ol Blue K20** · 02-20-2021, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I just bought it.

Now I just have to figure out where to put it.

I'm kind of out of room. I'll figure it out. I'm stoked. I own a Packard.

Congratulations!! It's cool looking for sure.

Snarl95 · 02-20-2021, 10:41 AM

congrats

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-20-2021, 12:25 PM

It's a 1950 and it has new upholstery and a bunch of manuals and NOS parts. The guy I'm getting it from even has the paint for it.

He was in the process of restoring it but he was involved in a really nasty traffic accident. Some idiot wrong way driver crossed the center lines and hit him hard. He's in rough shape. He physically can't work on it anymore. Too bad. He's a real nice guy.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-20-2021, 12:29 PM

That looks to be in good shape, nice score.

67C10Step · 02-20-2021, 12:40 PM

Cool and something you don’t see often. If you got the time and the $& why worry, right?

'63GENIII · 02-20-2021, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I just bought it.

Now I just have to figure out where to put it.

I'm kind of out of room. I'll figure it out.

Thanks for the laugh. Cant even count how many times Ive said that to myself. Never to the wife though!

.

Congrats on the Sled!

MAC71Cheyenne · 02-20-2021, 01:11 PM

Way cool! Take that in two ticks!

72c20customcamper · 02-20-2021, 01:49 PM

Would make a cool custom congrats on the purchase . Ive owned a few actually they were Studebaker-Packard cars . Packard name was dropped on 62

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-20-2021, 04:23 PM

It would make a cool custom but for now I'm just going to do a brake job, tuneup, change the fluids, paint the wheels and slap on a set of whitewall tires. Then just drive it and go from there.

02-19-2021, 05:24 PM	#1
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Been hit in the head one time too many I was looking at Corvettes and I stumbled upon this. And it's right in my backyard. It's not exactly a Corvette. And I need a project like I need another ex wife. But I like it and 2 door Packards are few and far between. Price isn't bad. Now the devil is in the details. Same old story. We shall see. And my mother did drop me on my head as a child. That explains a lot. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-19-2021, 05:28 PM	#2
Snarl95 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: edenton nc Posts: 76	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many I like it. I suppose it will have a straight 8? __________________ 1995 k3500 cclb srw 6.5 turbo diesel. The lessons that hurt are the lessons that teach. There is always a price to pay. You are free to make any decision you want. You are not free from the consequences.

02-19-2021, 05:56 PM	#3
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,229	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Hell yea! Awesome ole sled. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

02-19-2021, 06:11 PM	#4
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many "Shiprock to Dillon, in them old eight-banger cars" (sorry, couldn't resist ) __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

02-19-2021, 06:40 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,048	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many That’s Bad Ass Lookin. I like it a Lot __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

02-19-2021, 07:00 PM	#6
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,559	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Ian Roussel of full custom garage has done these cars on a few episodes. 1 car was done twice in different episodes, and the best one he built for himself. He chopped the roof 5 inches, and sectioned the body 4 inches. As I progress on my Willy's wagon. I dream of having enough skill to try a serious car mod myself. I did learn how to do Texas tig this week.

02-19-2021, 09:10 PM	#8
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,087	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many So ugly, it has class. I also note that the laws requiring mirrors were non-existent in those days. In fact, it wasn't until the '60s, IIRC. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-19-2021, 09:43 PM	#9
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many I like it - it has nice lines, and just the name Packard is a magical part of automotive history. The only thing I would change is the bumper, but that would probably be sacrilege. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

02-19-2021, 10:03 PM	#10
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many If it were me and I could afford it , I would give it 10:1 pistons and a decent camshaft...

02-20-2021, 12:12 AM	#12
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many I just bought it. Now I just have to figure out where to put it. I'm kind of out of room. I'll figure it out. I'm stoked. I own a Packard. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-20-2021, 02:16 AM	#13
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,507	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Very cool.

02-20-2021, 05:18 AM	#14
ChevyRacefan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Newton,N.C. Posts: 317	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many I have learned that, vehicles that were low production= hard to find parts for, That equals a lot of custom made parts and that= a lot of time. Maybe when I am retired I'll take on a project like that. Good luck.

02-20-2021, 08:38 AM	#15
Zippi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 585	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Nice. The body lines look great and it all looks like it's there from what you can see from the pic. What year 48-49? __________________ If you can't fix it with duct tape, it's an electrical problem. 1949 5 Window 3100 https://zippi6.wixsite.com/adtruck

02-20-2021, 09:12 AM	#16
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,343	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Nice project ..looks like a good body to start with and you are right ,,a two door is rare . I was working on my electric box on the firewall of my Chevy truck a few years back and found that Packard has a patent on Packard 56 terminals Maybe your year car has them ,,not sure what year they were first used .. but It think 1950 on up in many cars Attached Images __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-20-2021, 10:41 AM	#18
Snarl95 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: edenton nc Posts: 76	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many congrats __________________ 1995 k3500 cclb srw 6.5 turbo diesel. The lessons that hurt are the lessons that teach. There is always a price to pay. You are free to make any decision you want. You are not free from the consequences.



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02-20-2021, 12:25 PM	#19
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many It's a 1950 and it has new upholstery and a bunch of manuals and NOS parts. The guy I'm getting it from even has the paint for it. He was in the process of restoring it but he was involved in a really nasty traffic accident. Some idiot wrong way driver crossed the center lines and hit him hard. He's in rough shape. He physically can't work on it anymore. Too bad. He's a real nice guy. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-20-2021, 12:29 PM	#20
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many That looks to be in good shape, nice score. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

02-20-2021, 12:40 PM	#21
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Cool and something you don’t see often. If you got the time and the $& why worry, right? __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

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MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Way cool! Take that in two ticks!

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72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,139	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many Would make a cool custom congrats on the purchase . Ive owned a few actually they were Studebaker-Packard cars . Packard name was dropped on 62 __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-20-2021, 04:23 PM	#25
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Been hit in the head one time too many It would make a cool custom but for now I'm just going to do a brake job, tuneup, change the fluids, paint the wheels and slap on a set of whitewall tires. Then just drive it and go from there. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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