1937 Packard 115 coupe

[Skip]

^^^ Agreed. Nicely done. [cl

 

[smallfoot]

Bravo on the metal massage...[cl

 

[soltz]

Indeed, what small's said [cl
Your good Sir

 

[Bamamav]

You took the bulbous look out of it, I think it's perfect. I always think some of the best modifications are where most people can't tell anything was done. That looks like they should have made it that way, awesome work ZZ!

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[zzrodder]

Thanks guys! Even though it was a lot of work to make relatively small changes, it turned out looking the way I wanted it to and I'm happy with the result.

 

[zzrodder]

Starting cancer treatments beginning with the pass side quarter. Tacked in a fresh piece, next will be to patch up the rocker panel and get it welded back in place. Drivers side is worse, 1/2 of the rocker is rotten so more intensive fab will be needed on it This body is far from cherry, both wheel tubs need rust repair, some rot around the front and rear window frames, the whole rear pan is beat up, and the firewall looks like a well used dart board. But what fun would it be if it didn't need work?? On the plus side, the fenders and doors have already had the metal repair done....

 

[Sunnybeach]

You brought the Cadillac back to life so anything is possible.

I know that work was several years ago but I am still a fan of the car [cl

 

[Torchie]

Thanks guys! Even though it was a lot of work to make relatively small changes, it turned out looking the way I wanted it to and I'm happy with the result.

The "Little" stuff is always the most work ZZ.
It is also the least noticeable to John Q Public but not to a builder.
Looking great.
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Torchie

 

[animal]

Awesome work! That small change made a big difference. [cl

 

[Burgerman]

Very nice work. A pleasure to follow along. [P

 

[zzrodder]

Hard to get time to work on it but I finished repairing and installing both rocker panels - drivers side needed a lot of reconstruction plus quarter panel repair.

Passenger side not so bad, I decided to weld up the factory seams where they meet the cowl and quarter panel on both sides.

 

[BillM]

As always, beautiful work ZZ. Thanks again for keeping us all inspired!

 

[Old Iron]

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[zzrodder]

Working on the exhaust, 2 1/4" stainless, just tacked together at this point.

Walker stainless mufflers - I decided to get on with the exhaust before putting in the floors - much easier to sort it out.

I realized the battery box was in the way of the exhaust in its under seat location as well as a pain in butt to get at, and I hate to have to put it in the trunk... realized there was room to put it ahead of the rear end on the pass side. A hatch in the rear floor will make it much easier to service.

 

[Torchie]

Looks Great!
How soon are you heading south?
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Torchie

 

[Old Iron]

Looks Great!
How soon are you heading south?
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Torchie

That's right, it's about that time

 

[zzrodder]

Looks Great!
How soon are you heading south?
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Torchie

Leaving in a week - had the first warning snow a couple days ago I don't want to get out the snow blower, had enough of that BS.
I want to finish putting the exhaust together and get the front sheet metal mounted before I leave to get a look at the whole body assembled for inspirational pondering 'till spring....
I'd hoped to be farther along but that's life----

 

[Burgerman]

Nice snow photo ZZ. Enjoy your time down South. Packard is look'n fine.

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[zzrodder]

I used these Speedway hangers, picked up the idea from Dr C on the 1937 Chev build.

Swept the tailpipes out to the sides so they're not directly under the tank.

Going to use these stainless tips.

After the bumper goes on, I'll trim the tailpipes to suit.

 

[BillM]

Looks great, beautiful work as always. Have a great trip and enjoy your "winter"!