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1939 Packard 120
Opera Coupe

Taking the First Look

 

Good Stuff:

  • Rebuilt engine (0 miles)
  • New clutch
  • New www tires (7)
  • Most chrome redone
  • Seats reupholstered with extra fabric for door panels and headliner
  • New rubber seals/gaskets
  • Dash and window frames reburled/regrained
  • New Wiring Harness (in box)
  • Brakes up full pedal
  • Extra front fenders and nose
  • Extra transmission, rear axle, and engine parts

Bad Stuff:

  • Parts scattered - some small items may be missing.
  • Radiator bottom tank rotted out
  • Front fenders need repairs
  • Some glass not located
  • Hood chrome side vents not located
  • Steering wheel needs rework
  • Hard to identify some parts

A little scary, but it seems to be all there.
The car is stored in a bus cleanup and paint shed, hence the heavy dust.  The drive train was rebuilt about two years ago - the engine was run briefly after it was installed.  A coolant leak behind the water pump has eaten away the paint, but the overall engine looks good - it turned easily by hand.  The radiator bottom tank has rotted out and must be replaced.   Parts are stored in four buildings - quite a collection, including new chrome, tires, upholstery, and reburled dash and window trim.
The main body appears flawless - no rust, no bondo, no dents or dings.  The door and trunk are perfectly aligned.  There is one sidemount front fender and a set of standard fenders.

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