March 28, 2012: Running Boards and Rear Fenders

 

1936 Packard Running Boards Removed
1936 Packard Running Boards Removed

Today we removed the running boards.  It was pretty easy as they must have been removed previously.  Just a few coarse thread bolts holding them on.  Amazingly very little rust and all of the joint holes are intact.  Might do a little reinforcing when we put them back in but other than that fantastic shape.

 

If you look close near the hinges on the door and where the door ends are the standards that support the running boards.  These things are SOLID and tight on the frame.  Unless we have to do some reinforcing to the frame these are going to stay in place.

1936 Packard Rear Fender
1936 Packard Rear Fender

Next we removed the rear fenders.  Again the body and fenders are in great shape.  There are remnants of the cloth used between the body and fender here but mostly deteriorated to dust.  Most likely going to use rubber when we put it back together.  Look at that wheel well…not even a pinhole of rust through.   Looking forward to getting this girl cleaned up and ready for some body work!

 
 
In addition, we took out the plywood structure for the seat and the kick plates on the frame as you go into the doors.  My camera battery died, so I will get a couple pictures of that before we start up next time.
 
Bob from HIRE A GUY came by today as well to give us an opinion fixing some of the interior framing.  He seems to think we are in really good shape there too.  Some modification but all in all not difficult to finish up.  He will be back once we get the car cleaned out and ready for body work.
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One Response to March 28, 2012: Running Boards and Rear Fenders

  1. Tony C. says:

    Cool Car!

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