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My new '57 Packard wagon

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Paul Johnson - 16 Aug 2006 21:44 GMT
Went to look at the Packard wagon I mentioned yesterday- just couldn't pass
it up.  It does have the rust that 58packardwagon mentioned, but not too
bad.  It is 100% original- shows 59,000 miles.  One door is dented, the
rockers are rusty and the floor has some rust, but I've seen lots worse.
Some dummy pushed it with a forklift and messed up the grille, but the car
comes with a straight bumper and a NOS grille (plus the hood trim strip).
It has a WCFB on it, but the correct blower is with it as is the 2bbl,
airbox and manifold.  Unfortunately, the s/c brackets don't appear to be
there.  The cloth is shot, but is all there and original.  The dash looks
good though the padding under the cover must be bad as it is a little wavy.
I forgot to see if it had a signal-seeking radio.There are several extra air
cleaners, an extra carb and air box and a stack of used Packard wheel covers
with it.  The PO even put a new battery in it (though it isn't running) and
he is delivering it to me on his rollback.  To see it:
http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/57%20Packard%20Wagon/
For 58packardwagon- it was in Charles Town, WV.
Paul Johnson
zoombot@cox.net - 16 Aug 2006 21:58 GMT
It's quite saveable, but will require a lot of hard work.
The hubcaps look very nice, how did they escape damage I wonder?
jimmijim8@yahoo.com - 16 Aug 2006 22:22 GMT
Looks like a good bit of work if you are to restore it. What car is
the convertible?  jimmijim
> It's quite saveable, but will require a lot of hard work.
> The hubcaps look very nice, how did they escape damage I wonder?
Paul Johnson - 16 Aug 2006 22:55 GMT
> Looks like a good bit of work if you are to restore it. What car is
> the convertible?  jimmijim

The PO is selling the Packard because he want to finish restoring the
convertible which is the only white '51 Fraser four-door convertible built.
He sold a green one recently to a middle east sheik for $125,000.
He is a realistic man.  He is 72 years old and said he can't restore
everything he has so he's getting rid of projects.
Paul Johnson
Jeff Rice - 16 Aug 2006 23:09 GMT
Oh my!
The straightest part I saw in all your pic's were the rafters in your shop
<g>..
Jeff (You are a brave man!) Rice

"Paul Johnson" wrote:...
> Went to look at the Packard wagon I mentioned yesterday- just couldn't
> pass it up.  It does have the rust that 58packardwagon mentioned, but not
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> http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/57%20Packard%20Wagon/
> For 58packardwagon- it was in Charles Town, WV.

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Paul Johnson - 16 Aug 2006 23:49 GMT
> Oh my!
> The straightest part I saw in all your pic's were the rafters in your shop
> <g>..
> Jeff (You are a brave man!) Rice

Actually, those were the PO's rafters (framing?) in his basement which was
chock-a-block with Kaiser parts.  My rafters are crooked too<G>.
Paul Johnson
Bill Glass - 17 Aug 2006 00:25 GMT
I think its a steal, and once done, willl be one MF'ing head turner. Whats
more, its practical.
Enjoy it.

BG
> Went to look at the Packard wagon I mentioned yesterday- just couldn't
> pass
John Poulos - 17 Aug 2006 00:26 GMT
Well, the Kaiser is nice. <g>  You're a better man than me to tackle
that wagon.

> Went to look at the Packard wagon I mentioned yesterday- just couldn't pass
> it up.  It does have the rust that 58packardwagon mentioned, but not too
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> For 58packardwagon- it was in Charles Town, WV.
> Paul Johnson

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bobcaripalma@hotmail.com - 17 Aug 2006 01:31 GMT
You're a better man than me

Aren't you kind of leaving yourself open, there, John? <G>
cjdaytonjrnospam@cox.net - 17 Aug 2006 00:57 GMT
> Went to look at the Packard wagon I mentioned yesterday- just couldn't
> pass it up.  It does have the rust that 58packardwagon mentioned, but not
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> For 58packardwagon- it was in Charles Town, WV.
> Paul Johnson

Sasco has the right side overlay panels for the quarters. I have some other spare parts from mine. Let me know what you need, maybe I can help.

Chip

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Paul Johnson - 17 Aug 2006 02:11 GMT
> Sasco has the right side overlay panels for the quarters. I have some
> other spare parts from mine. Let me know what you need, maybe I can help.

Thanks.
Paul Johnson
Grumpy AuContraire - 17 Aug 2006 02:40 GMT
I love the '57-58 Packards but OTOH, you're a brave guy!  I don't want
any more projects even if they are totally rust free...

JT

> Went to look at the Packard wagon I mentioned yesterday- just couldn't pass
> it up.  It does have the rust that 58packardwagon mentioned, but not too
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> For 58packardwagon- it was in Charles Town, WV.
> Paul Johnson
58packardwagon - 17 Aug 2006 04:23 GMT
Great find.  Plus a supercharger.  I see they also switched out the oil
filler/breather tube.  Did you find one in the rear cargo area that is
curved?  If you have a trailer I have every body panel you
need....either nos or unrusted used, except for the front metal piece
under the grill.  Every spare that I have looked at was broke too.  One
part that is tougher than nails to find is the plastic emblem on the
tailgate.  I would gently remove it and put it in a safe place.  Other
than that plastic emblem everything else is easily locatable.  Best of
luck on our restoration.  Let me know it I can assist with parts.  I
live by Minneapolis MN.
bob m - 17 Aug 2006 06:28 GMT
> Great find.  Plus a supercharger.  I see they also switched out the oil
> filler/breather tube.  Did you find one in the rear cargo area that is
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> luck on our restoration.  Let me know it I can assist with parts.  I
> live by Minneapolis MN.

I sure looks 100 percent better than my 59 wagon.

Bob Miles
Tucson AZ
bob m - 17 Aug 2006 06:32 GMT
> Great find.  Plus a supercharger.  I see they also switched out the oil
> filler/breather tube.  Did you find one in the rear cargo area that is
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> luck on our restoration.  Let me know it I can assist with parts.  I
> live by Minneapolis MN.

I sure looks 100 percent better than my 59 wagon.

Bob Miles
Tucson AZ
cjdaytonjrnospam@cox.net - 17 Aug 2006 11:11 GMT
> Great find.  Plus a supercharger.  I see they also switched out the oil
> filler/breather tube.  Did you find one in the rear cargo area that is
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> luck on our restoration.  Let me know it I can assist with parts.  I
> live by Minneapolis MN.

Easily locatable? Please tell me where I can get the rubber for the rear door window vents. I can't find them anywhere.

Chip

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