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Beginner question- 1952 Packard Clipper
Hello,
I recently got hold of a Packard Clipper. I am not a mechanic but enjoy classic cars. The car has been sitting for about 15 years. Engine is not ceased, and body looks good. My question for the group: I have zero background fixing cars/ none. Would I be better off hiring a mechanic to fix this car up? or is it possible for me to buy manuals and try to do it alone? I would really like to learn how to fix up cars. Any advice you can offer is excellent Thank you K |
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Try it yourself, with advice from a local mechanic.. Good Lux
"KOS" > wrote in message m... > Hello, > I recently got hold of a Packard Clipper. I am not a mechanic but > enjoy classic cars. > > The car has been sitting for about 15 years. Engine is not ceased, and > body looks good. > > My question for the group: I have zero background fixing cars/ none. > Would I be better off hiring a mechanic to fix this car up? or is it > possible for me to buy manuals and try to do it alone? I would really > like to learn how to fix up cars. Any advice you can offer is > excellent > > Thank you > > K |
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Hi,
Regarding your 52 Packard Clipper, I used to have a 53 Clipper 2 door sedan.... I have several pics on my website about the restoration. My car was Polaris Blue, and it was a VERY easy car to work on. In fact, I didn't even have a shop manual until AFTER the resto was completed, almost 2 years later. The Packard article is near the bottom of the main page.... www.huffreport.com A Celebration of American Cars, Music, and Retro Culture Hope that helps! Kevin "KOS" > wrote in message m... > Hello, > I recently got hold of a Packard Clipper. I am not a mechanic but > enjoy classic cars. > > The car has been sitting for about 15 years. Engine is not ceased, and > body looks good. > > My question for the group: I have zero background fixing cars/ none. > Would I be better off hiring a mechanic to fix this car up? or is it > possible for me to buy manuals and try to do it alone? I would really > like to learn how to fix up cars. Any advice you can offer is > excellent > > Thank you > > K |
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Learn how to do the work yourself. Start simple.
There are a lot of good books geared toward the beginner, and if possible, hook up with a local club. Its one thing to own a classic car. Owning *and* restoring a classic car is another level completely, and IMO, the only way to go! Enjoy your new toy. Steve KOS > wrote in message m... > Hello, > I recently got hold of a Packard Clipper. I am not a mechanic but > enjoy classic cars. > > The car has been sitting for about 15 years. Engine is not ceased, and > body looks good. > > My question for the group: I have zero background fixing cars/ none. > Would I be better off hiring a mechanic to fix this car up? or is it > possible for me to buy manuals and try to do it alone? I would really > like to learn how to fix up cars. Any advice you can offer is > excellent > > Thank you > > K |
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