FORGOTTEN 1952 Packard will it RUN AND DRIVE? (straight 8!)

A vintage hard to find 1952 Packard 200, with a straight 8, manual transmission with overdrive, and only 75k miles! let's get this sleeping giant fired up, and go for a cruise!

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[fuckoff]

I don’t even mind that you’re bringing the rigs to your spot first to work on em. It would be nice to see those big harrowing road trips every once in a while, but a feller understands the need to diversify and spend your time on family and the greater career. I may have came for the revivals a while back but I stayed for who you are Derek, we love you and I will watch whatever you wanna do. I don’t say this because I’ve seen any specific complaints but you mentioned people asking for more revivals. Keep doing you brother, you’re an inspiration.

[danvandewalle]

This video saved my life. Literally. My buddy wanted me to go for a cruise and I decided against going bc I needed to watch the video. He was t-boned by someone in a dump truck on passenger side. Nobody would have survived in that seat. My seat. Thanks Derek...truly love the channel. Btw, friend is ok...at hospital w broken leg and concussion. Thanks again

[eugenemussett]

Sir:
I’m an 82 yr old Viet Nam vet. I have been wrenching since I was 16 I enjoy your program and it brings back a lot of really good memories.
Thanks

[mikefoit]

I would love to have that old Packard, I AM 51 years old, and my dream is to meet you and work on some of those old cars and trucks with you. I LOVE YOUR channel. I have been a back yard mechanic all my life. I am from Athens, Ohio your channels are the greatest. GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL, and keep up the amazing work you do.

[stephendawg]

When you showed the battery and said “It’s 6v” I thought! “ Nope. 8v. 4 cells at 2v per cell.” Common trick on old farm tractors too. The old generators just didn’t put out much juice. 8v battery on a 6v system was a little extra insurance so you could still crank her over on a chilly morning.

[rammmit]

It's a three speed with overdrive, that canister with the unhooked wires is the governor for the overdrive, there should also be a solenoid mounted on the other side and then you should also have a relay mounted on the firewall and a switch mounted under the gas pedal. Ford used the same setup throughout the 50's and 60's. You can bypass all of that with just a toggle switch mounted somewhere easily accessible, like on the shifter. If you do that it gives you first second and third, and then use the switch in each gear and it'll turn it into a 6 speed. The cable should be ran to a handle under the dash.

[bryanmorgan]

I don't see people commenting on how Derek loves to do all these charities just as much as he does wrenching on cars. Genuine car guy. Thanks for what you do.

[hamidsirat]

Hi Derek. Well, watching you do what you do, if I am being honest, has always been very entertaining and educational. But in this episode, you went to town, and I mean you really went to town in this episode when you played "Piscataquis Blues" in the background while driving the Packard and showing us the road exactly how you see it. Man, you are awesome!!! Thank you, Sir, and please never stop doing what you are doing cause you are very good at it!!!!

[vintagemetalgarage]

The Packard deserves to be restored. I’d pass on the Cordoba.

[katvuletich]

I just want to thank you for producing such an entertaining channel. My twin brother Kent has stage 4 lung cancer and is in home hospice. When he is awake, he gets out of bed to watch Vice Grip Garage, which keeps him engaged for hours! What a blessing VGG has been to us. Thank you again. Kat in Cody, Wyoming. PS: my husband has a 55 Cadillac, but it runs and is all stock except for the battery and tires. 😆

[kathymurre]

I noticed the 8 volt battery! (4 vent caps) that was a way to make engine spin faster for those cold mornings. The voltage regulator could be tweaked for a 9 or 10 volt out put... so cool!

[mikef.]

"There's a few things that don't lie: kids, yoga pants, and headliners..." Honestly Derek you are GOLD coming up with stuff like this 😀

[JackOSUrulz]

The farther we get along in the years, the more I want for full restos on these old 50s cars, especially higher end cars like this old Packard. Also, the Packard Plant is one of the largest old plants still standing of the defunct manufacturers in the Detroit area....i dont know...would just be cool to see it as it was...

EDIT: now after seeing the entire video and how easily it started and ran, DEFINITELY needs to be saved on to the highest degree. You have a fantastic gem there, find and original or close to original carb, clean the car well, patch up the floors, get the leaks that can be gotten easily, coat the frame in some Por 15, and paint it.

[mgdesigns]

My mom's dad, Grandpa Paul, was an "Engineer" at Packard in Detroit, and I was born in 1952, so this is very significant to me. Super video and great job bringing this beast back to life. KUDOS.

[JonBullock]

This Packard is one mighty fine looking rig. Car designers really knew how to make beautiful cars back in the day. So glad you have one on the channel Derek.

[MamawT]

My mother told me my Dad loved to work on packards! I was 4 when he died in 62 in a car wreck but I grew up working on cars and small engines! I never really saw Packard! I Really enjoyed seeing one and how sturdy it was built! It surprised me how quiet it was! Love your channel!

[gtoger]

I'm usually of the mindset of if it came with a carb, keep the carb. That stays in the spirit of the car. But on this one, I'd be really fascinated to see what kind of Sniper or similar would work for this rig. If it puts the car back on the road instead of rotting, I'm a fan!

[christiancarpenter]

Oooooh, Borg Warner 3 speed manual with overdrive! At 32:44, that's the electric solenoid that engages the overdrive. The cable you see is to lock the transmission out of overdrive so it operates as a standard 3 speed. There's a sun and planet gear set inside the tail shaft that provides the overdrive.
I've got a Chevy version of that transmission in my 63 C10

[patalexander]

Dad purchased a new gray 1952 Packard in East Texas. It was a large heavy car and with a straight eight! Dad always griped about the gas mileage; gas was 17 to 18 cents a gallon in those days. It was a automatic and shifted smoothly! No air conditioner, but had a radio! Lots of room inside for us kids to sleep as I remember. Lots of memories coming and going in the big heavy Packard!

[kbc]

The best thing about the Cordoba was the super deluxe patterned seats, which we got to see through the magicalness of YouTube. Best to leave the rest of it to the elements. The Packard runs like a champ though. 👍