Progression of a Packard

So I'm sure you all seen the latest in th "Weekend" thread. Haven't gotten alot done because of the heat and humidity. Unfortunately I'm not good at taking progress pics, but it's pretty straight forward.

As purchased ($500.00)


Round One - fixed rust, complete mechanical overhaul, paint. About $1200.00 at this point(including purchase price.)

Round Two - got bored with it and had to replace windshield --- sooooo why not chop! While I'm at it I'll make it a 2 door.

Removed complete "B" piller, chopped front 4 1/2" and back 6 1/2" the rear window frame in pics is the original and won't be used. I scored a rear window anf frame surround from a 51 Plymouth, along with all the stainless trim for FREE

Cut 8" from rear door skin to add to front door. I have an old set of 54 chevy doors to extend the inner panel. Welded rear door in solid inside and out and rebraced new B piller location thru to a bracket on the frame. Also slanted the upper B piller for a sleeker look. More to follow!

Awsome!!!

Gold,
You got it goin' on & it's lookin' good. I love to see 4-doors converted to 2-doors! Also... ck u're PM's.

BoB

Great work. That's how it is done.

Nice work,,nice to see yer under control with an outta control project...LOL , now I'm gettin the urge to start cuttin my Metro van..

Very slick. I saw it in the weekend thread but I can't get enough. I hope you post progress pics.

dam your doing some work son! thats looking great man keep it up. what kinda black paint is that?

Bandit Ls-1 said:

dam your doing some work son! thats looking great man keep it up. what kinda black paint is that?

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Tractor Supply Low Gloss Black on body, Rustoleum Gloss on roof. $75.00 in materials.

Your doing some nice work, OG. Most 4 to 2 door conversions don't look much nicer & well done as this one.

Awsome work...

Thats sweet cant wait to see more!

WOW.........what an undertaking - I'm impressed with what your doing - keep us updated.

You are.......good with progress pix!!

Ratty 46

Some Updates!!!!!!

Photobucket is'nt working so you will have to deal with small pictures. Well, it's taken me about a week to get the rear winow exactly where I want it. Moved it many times. As I said earlier the window if from a 49/51 Dodge or Plymouth. Tacked her in where I wanted it. and extended it to meet the rear deck. Also rolled a new section of the roof to better follow the look I was after. Made templates for the sailpanels(what you see in pics)and cut them out. just need to run them through the english wheel till I get them right. Home stretch now! Enjoy and more to follow

More

More pics!

too cool...

Very nice roof profile OG. That's where quite a few chops on 50's cars go wrong in my opinion. Again, very nice.

Very nice job on the chop & doors.

Awesome!!!

Gold,
Like Gastrick said... roofline looks great & I love the last foto! Gotta say... u r BRAVE, my man... awesome!!!

BoB

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