Reply To: Broadcloth

[Jim Chase]

Thanks for the responses. 12-15 is more in line with what I have been anticipating for a good quality local shop (we just closed a local business and very much in tune with giving local business first shot. It is still a few multiples more than I paid to have my Packard done in 1986 (multiples above basic inflation). It was done from pictures – I had nothing left except the rear seat squab.I am surprised that a sedan would be significantly less than an open car – seems like there is more detail and as much total yardage involved.

I already have the woodgrain done, I won’t send the last bits of door hardware chrome out for replate until I have finished repairing and refitting the doors.

Paul, thanks for your response on the striped pattern. I was going to ask for pictures but remembered your car was featured in an Arrow. I am looking at it now – Series 11 Model 2. That subtle stripe pattern is clearly what my car had, I think it is more subtle than the Packard striped but will start getting samples from where I can.

Jim