Seven work orders, one full restoration. Updated as each stage gets filmed, cut, and posted — this page is the paper trail for the whole build.
How the Packard turned up, the negotiation, and the first real look at what's underneath the patina.
Down to bare metal — every panel, trim piece, and bolt labeled, bagged, and logged.
Rust mapping, drivetrain diagnosis, and the honest scope of the job — good news and bad.
Engine, transmission, suspension, and brakes — rebuilt or replaced, and put back on the frame.
Metal work, panel fit, and finish — from bare steel to whatever color the Packard ends up wearing.
Upholstery, dash, glass, and trim — putting the cabin back together after everything else is done.
The finished car, the full story in review, and the first drive since it came through the shop door.
PLACEHOLDER STRUCTURE — as episodes go live, change a stage's status to "Live" or "Done," and link the heading to the actual YouTube video. Duplicate a .work-order block if a stage splits into multiple episodes (e.g. "04a — Engine," "04b — Suspension").