My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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David's 1929 352 Roadster while visiting.

With my mind firmly back into gear I am pleased to report that some progress has been happening with the Packard. Aaron has been hard at work with the body and he tells me that another two or three weeks should have his part finished. I am delighted with the progress so far but I will let you form your own opinions. Meanwhile Crankshaft Rebuilders have been hard at work too and tell me that they have just about finished with all the machining work on the motor. Crank grinding and reboring etc and I should be able to start re-assembly work in a few days.

5-3-2011

At the rate that Aaron is working I will soon have to be thinking about paint colours.

Several options have passed through my mind, Dark Green and Black, I used that on the Dixie Flyer, Chocolate Brown and Caramel has been a strong favourite but really is not "traditional" for early 1920s, which brings me to the original "Packard" Blue and Black. Can anyone provide me with a sample of the correct Packard Blue as used in 1923?

Any other suggestions?