1936 Packard

[Dirtyrat]

That looks like a great score there, plenty of motivation for the Packard!

 

[zzrodder]

Been waiting for 2 months for the tires to show up, got them yesterday and had them mounted. 5.50 x 16 and 7.50 x 16 Coker classics on 16 x 7 knock-off wires. I deliberated for quite a while on wheel and tire sizes, trying to find the widest whitewall without being too tall and on the wheels I like the small hub of the knock-offs. Every time I see a 30's car with later OEM style 15" wire wheels, they just don't look right to me - too small with large hubs. Just had to deal with the fact that they are imports ....

 

[Snake Farm]

Nice wheel choice!

 

[sawzall]

Great tire and wheel choice! I can't wait for the Packard build to start!!!

 

[christcrusader13]

Build looks incredible! I'm getting ready to start on my 40 chevy sedan, thanks for sharing!

 

[CORPO]

... Waiting
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[jfg455]

damn I missed this thread being started! No sweat. I'm in...[P

 

[zzrodder]

Thanks fellers..
Wish I had more going on with this build but too many other things going on...
Need to finish up the golf cart build first, a bunch of non-car stuff to get done, couple shows to attend and a trip to go on - looks like nothing much will get done 'til October

 

[zzrodder]

Bolted the fenders together and posed it with the wheels to see how it looks, and to get a clue as to front end suspension and rear end width I'll need to work with. It'll take some careful brain scratching to get this slammin' stance when it finally gets moving..

 

[cosmic12]

WOW! that's down there! You planning on baggen it?
Great look but the steering might be tight.

 

[Dirtyrat]

The vision begins!
Can't wait to see more!

 

[I-R-POPS]

Cool look.
We're all watching and waiting.

 

[CORPO]

I like it!

 

[zzrodder]

WOW! that's down there! You planning on baggen it?
Great look but the steering might be tight.

Well, this is just 'imagineering' at this point....
Yes it will get bagged and it will need some clearance to the fenders when lowered so the final result is bound to be a couple inches higher.

 

[Neverdone]

OHHHH MANNN!!!! Looks like this will be another great one!

 

[christcrusader13]

I like the direction thisis moving, I'm looking to do the same with my 40 Chevy.... I think I may even change my back hump in seeing how much is smooths out the look of the car!

 

[zzrodder]

Getting a chance to play with the parts is inspiring and really helps me to visualize the direction of the build. Every build I do starts with the wheels, everything else fits around them.

 

[christcrusader13]

you could almost bolt those fenders to a frame throw on motor and drive it down the road, that looks killer!

 

[Undercover Customs]

That thing is bitchin' sitting there like that. Can't wait to see the progress.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Nudge... "the natives are getting restless!"

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