'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration

karlosdeville · 6th June 2013, 15:00

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Originally Posted by vintageman

By the way Karl , there is a DKW still in Lucknow , does it by any chance have links to your family?

I really wouldn't know. The car was probably sold in the 40s. A donor car was bought from Agra by bullock cart for parts. The donor was sold to a neighbour. No more details unfortunately. One picture survives, at the link below.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vinta...ml#post2345239 (Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars)

Can you share some details on the Lucknow DKW? And if possible, check the old system registration number in the book.

vintageman · 12th June 2013, 22:33

Back to the Clipper restoration :

Rear body repair -

vintageman · 12th June 2013, 22:50

The front end and the missing bonnet :-

vintageman · 12th June 2013, 22:59

The chassis grit blast and paint courtesy Keshav Mathur at MGS Lucknow. The leaf springs have been opened, cleaned and greased. The diffrerential cleaned and oil renewed.

vintageman · 12th June 2013, 23:12

The floor , as is usual the car was turned for better access and better repair :

DKG · 14th June 2013, 08:19

It's very interesting to note that for the Clipper the rear shock absorber installation points on the chassis had moved so much inboard. I wonder why ! Never seen them angled so much. Packard engineers were definitely trying to solve some issue with the rear suspension to have tried this as a solution !

Stanher · 14th June 2013, 09:44

'have been following the restoration- very commendable job indeed! But what solution do you have for the bonnet?

travancore · 14th June 2013, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Stanher

'have been following the restoration- very commendable job indeed! But what solution do you have for the bonnet?

I am not a Packard expert, but here is one for sale on EBay!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-1942-19...#ht_127wt_1018

'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration-packard-clipper-hood.jpg

vintageman · 17th June 2013, 23:56

Yes this bonnet has been on ebay for some years now , I found it easier to fabricate the bonnet at home , I can't seem to find the photographs at present , will post once I reach Lucknow.

Regards
Chauhan

Twinn · 18th December 2015, 22:16

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Originally Posted by vintageman

Yes this bonnet has been on ebay for some years now , I found it easier to fabricate the bonnet at home , I can't seem to find the photographs at present , will post once I reach Lucknow.

Regards
Chauhan

Col Saheeb, what is the update on the restoration.. I'm pretty sure you would have had it completed the running by now, but I'm interested in seeing a picture or couple if you don't mind on this thread.

I had been to a couple of classic shows here in the States and saw some amazing Packard's on display.. I'm tempted to buy one and ship it to India

Wondering if that's a feasible idea at all..

vintageman · 26th December 2015, 19:20

Hello Twinn,

Apologies I am re-visiting the thread after a prolonged absence. Yes - the Packard was restored and is running quite well.

I attach the latest photographs of the car , after a 100 km road trial and during a recent display at Chattar Manzil - the nawab's palace at Lucknow.

Regarding importing a car there is a whole thread dedicated to the subject on this forum. It is becoming increasingly difficult to restore cars in India for persons who do not have access to personal or captive restoration facilities.

By the way I am not, nor ever was a Colonel, I was a Captain in the merchant marine for 20 years and am still connected to that profession.

Regards
Chauhan

Shivanshu · 26th December 2015, 20:50

Wow I have some memories of being able to have a ride in Packard as a kid. It belonged to my Uncle and yes it was in Lucknow only. I keep coming to Lucknow as its my home, would be an honor to see the restored Packard whenever I come their next.

wasif · 27th December 2015, 11:54

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Originally Posted by vintageman

Hello Twinn,

Apologies I am re-visiting the thread after a prolonged absence. Yes - the Packard was restored and is running quite well.

I attach the latest photographs of the car , after a 100 km road trial and during a recent display at Chattar Manzil - the nawab's palace at Lucknow.

Regarding importing a car there is a whole thread dedicated to the subject on this forum. It is becoming increasingly difficult to restore cars in India for persons who do not have access to personal or captive restoration facilities.

By the way I am not, nor ever was a Colonel, I was a Captain in the merchant marine for 20 years and am still connected to that profession.

Regards
Chauhan

Wow, this is an amazing job, car looks sure nice, way to go Sir.

Please do post more detailed pictures of it. How did you solve the missing bonnet issue ?

vintageman · 29th December 2015, 20:20

Hello Wasif,

Missing bonnet fabricated at home ... QED

The car is also driving well, so a job with a lot of satisfaction

Hello Shivanshu

You are welcome to visit , whenever you are in Lucknow.

Regards
Chauhan

Gansan · 29th December 2015, 22:32

Car looks really grand and majestic. Wonderful to see!

12th June 2013, 22:33	#32
vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration Back to the Clipper restoration : Rear body repair - Attached Thumbnails Last edited by vintageman : 12th June 2013 at 22:42.
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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration The front end and the missing bonnet :- Attached Thumbnails
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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration The chassis grit blast and paint courtesy Keshav Mathur at MGS Lucknow. The leaf springs have been opened, cleaned and greased. The diffrerential cleaned and oil renewed. Attached Thumbnails
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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration The floor , as is usual the car was turned for better access and better repair : Attached Thumbnails
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DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration It's very interesting to note that for the Clipper the rear shock absorber installation points on the chassis had moved so much inboard. I wonder why ! Never seen them angled so much. Packard engineers were definitely trying to solve some issue with the rear suspension to have tried this as a solution !
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Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration 'have been following the restoration- very commendable job indeed! But what solution do you have for the bonnet?
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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration Yes this bonnet has been on ebay for some years now , I found it easier to fabricate the bonnet at home , I can't seem to find the photographs at present , will post once I reach Lucknow. Regards Chauhan
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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration Hello Twinn, Apologies I am re-visiting the thread after a prolonged absence. Yes - the Packard was restored and is running quite well. I attach the latest photographs of the car , after a 100 km road trial and during a recent display at Chattar Manzil - the nawab's palace at Lucknow. Regarding importing a car there is a whole thread dedicated to the subject on this forum. It is becoming increasingly difficult to restore cars in India for persons who do not have access to personal or captive restoration facilities. By the way I am not, nor ever was a Colonel, I was a Captain in the merchant marine for 20 years and am still connected to that profession. Regards Chauhan Attached Thumbnails
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Shivanshu BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 225 Thanked: 336 Times	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration Wow I have some memories of being able to have a ride in Packard as a kid. It belonged to my Uncle and yes it was in Lucknow only. I keep coming to Lucknow as its my home, would be an honor to see the restored Packard whenever I come their next.
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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration Hello Wasif, Missing bonnet fabricated at home ... QED The car is also driving well, so a job with a lot of satisfaction Hello Shivanshu You are welcome to visit , whenever you are in Lucknow. Regards Chauhan
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Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,535 Thanked: 5,551 Times	Re: 'Ask The Man Who Owns One' - A Packard Restoration Car looks really grand and majestic. Wonderful to see!
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