Although each year I make a project list, the longer I do this, I become more aware that its important to have goals.  They may be overruled by things you didnt plan on, like your work trucks brakes went out, or your driver wont start.  The two projects that are scheduled to be worked on are 1: Partially painting my 1946 Packard Super Custom 8 and cosmetically refurbishing what it needs to become a nice dependable driver, and 2: Finish the restoration on my 1953 Buick Roadmaster 2 dr hardtop.  For all of you longtime DOC readers, you know I've been working on this Buick for years and have done everything except put the new chrome and stainless back on and finish putting some of the interior back in to finish up.  I love both cars and in the last year, decided to finish these two cars and spend time  driving my cars especially since completing them is so close.  Lets have a look at the 1946 Packard 356.

I also have a 46 Packard 282 small eight, it was my first Packard.  I bought it in 1970 (still have it) and for me its one of the best for regular driving.  In future articles we will cover what was done to bring the 46 Custom Super 8 and the 53 Buck Roadmaster, to driving condition.        The 53 Buick has been put in a two car shop.  The shop has been organized with most all tools and parts necessary to put it back together again, and all of the chrome back from the platers, ready to go on.  The interior panels and details still have to be done.  The finished engine is started regularly with a regular oil and filter change.  I always spray Marvel Mystery Oil in the carburetor to lube the top half.  I have a lubricator that I will add soon.  I bought several of them years ago and have already put them on my straight 8s.  There is a jar that is mounted on the firewall and a line that goes to the carburetor and sprays Marvel Mystery Oil to the valves when the engine is started.

All of the windows and seats have been rebuilt (See our article, GMs Hydro-Lectric System in the Archives section of Southern Wheels Magazine online.)  so upcoming are two problems in the paint.  1-Inner rocker and 2-small thin place around drivers tail light.  And chrome installation, stainless polishing and installation, rest of the cars interior (done but needs installing) and finishing details.

I love both cars, so here goes!

        Keep em driving!