1936 Packard

[zzrodder]

Thanks guys, it is an ugly duckling for sure...
I've seen a number of these done up as street rods, but with 4 doors, they always end up looking like Grandpa's old Packard, kinda too chubby and formal.
My plan is to slice off the ugly and give it new kooler look.
Bolted on the front end parts I have and the running boards so I can get some measurements before the sparks fly.
Couldn't resist taking off the wheels and posing it with the tires for the golf car project.
Also took a pic with the headlight pedestals off to lower them, think I will go with that idea too...

[Neverdone]

Oh man she is sweet!!! After watching your caddy take shape I can't wait to see this one!!!

[SugarRay8]

This is going to be bad a$$!
Looking forward to watching.

Any ideas on the drive train yet?

[Country Misfit]

Glad to see you found a Packard,ZZ. I will be watching this build for sure.I got a 37 Packard sedan myself,so Im looking for ideas.My car was missing the hood also.Ive seen some hoods for sale,but they cost more than my car.What is your plans for a hood? Also got to say I loved the Caddy.

[I-R-POPS]

Endless possibilities.
What kind of power plant are you planning?

[Country Misfit]

I dont know how to post links,but their is a neat looking flip ft end Packard on youtube.type in [hood electrique packard 1936] That kind of of work is alittle bit past my skills,but I think it looks cool.

[ronnysplymouth]

Originally Posted by Country Misfit

I dont know how to post links,but their is a neat looking flip ft end Packard on youtube.type in [hood electrique packard 1936] That kind of of work is alittle bit past my skills,but I think it looks cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TC-A8mAZKE

[zzrodder]

Originally Posted by Country Misfit

Glad to see you found a Packard,ZZ. I will be watching this build for sure.I got a 37 Packard sedan myself,so Im looking for ideas.My car was missing the hood also.Ive seen some hoods for sale,but they cost more than my car.What is your plans for a hood? Also got to say I loved the Caddy.

Thanks ! I haven't looked hard yet but same thing - people wanting lots for a hood! Since I'm going to section the body, the hood sides would need modifying any way, so I'm thinking of making custom fixed sides and fabbing a new one piece top that flips back - - maybe...

Originally Posted by I-R-POPS

Endless possibilities.
What kind of power plant are you planning?

That's totally up in the air for now

Originally Posted by Country Misfit

I dont know how to post links,but their is a neat looking flip ft end Packard on youtube.type in [hood electrique packard 1936] That kind of of work is alittle bit past my skills,but I think it looks cool.

Interesting, but I've never cared for that whole flip front end thing.... Also saw a vid of a 36 Packard air ride, also French dudes, funny thing is it's a 4dr. too.
Deconstruction begins.....

[BlueNorther]

how about stretching the hood to cover 2 inline v8's, and shorten the cab to 2 drs.

[deerchooper]

glad you found something zz .

cant wait for this one.