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1934 Packard Coupe Convertible

We transform Franklin Mint's Convertible Sedan into a coupe convertible. First, we'll perform the bodywork, which will include a functional rumble seat. Once complete, the body will be copy cast in resin, so we can use it as the basis for more Packard models. One of the copies will be used as the starting point for the coupe that's planned after this project....

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Franklin Mint's '34 Packard Sedan Convertible will make a good starting point for our coupe conversion.
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Franklin Mint's '34 Packard Sedan Co…
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Opening doors and bonnet will be retained.
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Opening doors and bonnet will be ret…
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This old Duesenberg kit will be used as a donor for the rear section of the body, and several other parts.
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This old Duesenberg kit will be used…
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Here are the major parts disassembled.  Trust us -- these things are NOT made to come apart !
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Here are the major parts disassemble…
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More of the major parts of the car....
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More of the major parts of the car..…
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The coupe convertible body will be the primary subject for modification.
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The coupe convertible body will be t…
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This is a rare occasion where we will convert a 4-door to a 2-door. Opening doors will be retained, along with an operable rumble seat.
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This is a rare occasion where we wil…
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Pieces are all glued together, and body filler is applied.
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Pieces are all glued together, and b…
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This shot shows where material will be added to the bottom of the Duesy body shell and to the rear edges of the doors.
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This shot shows where material will …
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And more test fitting.......
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And more test fitting.......
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More test fitting......
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More test fitting......
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Filling in the gaps....
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Filling in the gaps....
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First mockup of the body with a door....
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First mockup of the body with a door…
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After fitting the front of the Packard to the back of the Duesy, there's a sizable gap to fill.
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After fitting the front of the Packa…
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Rear fenders need some tweaking.
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Rear fenders need some tweaking.
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Surgery begins !  Back half of the phaeton is gone....
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Surgery begins ! Back half of the p…
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For the most part, it fits pretty well.
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For the most part, it fits pretty we…
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Here's the back half of the Duesenberg kit body that will provide most of the structure for the back half of our Packard.
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Here's the back half of the Duesenbe…
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The doors will have to be lengthened.
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The doors will have to be lengthened…
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Here's what's left of the Phaeton body after stripping the paint.
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Here's what's left of the Phaeton bo…
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