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08/04/2019 9:35 am
Reviving a Minimarque '34 Packard Speedster (PICs)
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I saw it pictured on the best known auction site, and it looked like a forgotten great. I couldn't resist.
Some parts came with it, others showed up in my junk packets, and an old friend from up in my display shelves came down for inspiration. Just rebuilding the white wall tires was a good start.
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photo no longer availableA new tool (with the micro tip) helped with the broken bits of the original windshield. Somehow, the roadster needed it: photo no longer available
And last night I parked the siblings together.
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Now where did I put that shelf-stretcher!!
08/04/2019 9:39 am
Great restoration David!
08/04/2019 11:05 am
Your enjoyment of this hobby is an inspiration to us all. And I just hope it will solve my drinking problem. Here's to you! Gulp. Ahh.
08/04/2019 12:49 pm
Fine work David!
08/04/2019 1:04 pm
Great looking Packard!
08/04/2019 1:29 pm
Beautiful restoration, David. There is something very satisfying bringing an old model back to life.
You have done a beautiful job on this Packard. I admire your courage in using Gorilla Glue even with a fine tip and it did the job. Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing your success story with us.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
08/04/2019 1:34 pm
Excellent job David.
08/04/2019 2:13 pm
Beautiful model, beautiful job! Congrats.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA