Progression of a Packard

bob w said:

OG,
Never, ever would I attempt what you are doing. It is turning out so nice that I think it should get widespread recognition. With the nice lines you are creating, it would be nice to see your car completely finished with paint, interior, etc.
Bob

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This would be my "hopes" as money allows. I would like to have it somewhat ready for 09' Autorama.

that is one sick ride. i love the 4 to 2 door conversion.

You got that roof line down perfect the way it just flows. No hump or bump perfect. Awesome job!

it needs something special for a hood treatment...

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Haven't had alot of time to work on her but got a few things done. Hauled to my friends shop to work on it there. Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure:

Just have to finish up the passenger side and do the bodywork. Hopefully I'll have some time to enjoy her before winter

Freakin' awesome OG. Going to look like it came from the factory if Packard would have still known how to make good looking cars.

WOW, great work.

Those sail panels came out nice OG. The car looks really good.

OG yer the man..! haven't had the pleasure of watchin' a guy shape metal like ya did there in quite a while..first class job..!
it's gonna be a looker for sure ,that big ole' Gotham City front bumper really sets it apart from the hammered Merc's.. Nice.

i love this car. it has inspired me to look for a donor car to cut the roof off of for my 50 chevy. i think it's time to ditch my carson top. keep the pics coming.

thats some top notch work man any updates?? i wanna see this thing done!

Here is a link to latest pics. I have it tucked away for the onset of winter now. I have to take a cash break for a couple of months before work continues......thanks for the compliments.

http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6024

http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn120/OldGold2008/packard2/?action=view&current=7f82a59a.pbr

I still cant believe....

That is the same car you started out with...!!I fell in love with it..I cant wait to see this car up close...hell,gotta find a way to get up to Bay City and take a closer look..!!!I HATE MICHIGAN in the winter....D A M N snow serves NO purpose...!!! Taking it down to Autorama next year..!?!? HUH..?!? HUH..!?!?! I do have to say OG..the car and your work are AWESOME...HURRY UP SPRING...!! D A M N I HATE Michigan winters....snow serves no purpose..

I'd like to say it will be at Autorama, but I doubt it. Soooo much to do yet. I will for sure have it at Billetproof in early summer. Come on up anytime!

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man thats sssllliiicckk dude,1st class craftsmanship, you made me want to a 4-2 door chop,section,channell,twin engine cruizer.thanks for the build dude

Gotham City, I like that description. I always loved those 40's cartoon cars that were low and looked like they were leaning into the wind a little. You have so captured that look. I love it, never seen any Merc or Fleetline I like this much.

I got Old Gold to chop my Packard I started a new thread on here.

OG you are THE man I bow to you. Don't know bout everyone else but I like it better without the skirts.