My compliments! It is truly great to see a master metal worker make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. He transformed a hopeless mess of a car design to evolve into a prize winning concept. Again, my compliments!
At 5 years of age in early June 1954, I first remember seeing my maternal grandmother. She lived on a 960-acre farm in the Texas Panhandle. Meeting us at the foot of the long driveway, she had stepped from a new, brown Packard Sedan. She stood a little over 5 ft tall, a stunningly attractive 64 year old brunette. She wore Western lady's pants held up by a Western belt. I didn't know till years later she would always have a pearl handled Colt 45 close at hand. She was the 1st woman I ever saw in pants. But the Packard, I remember how smoothly the engine ran and how comfortable it rode. For her this was the last Packard she would own. Cadillac was moving quickly into more modern and exclusively fashionable cars, as Packard seemed to dwell on past glories.
Out of original chaos and uncertainty - a thing of beauty, a work of art and one helluva car besides! Sculpture you can drive. Awesome, in the true sense of the word!
Ian Roussel is the only person I can think of who I would like to meet. This guy's an automotive artist. Like an artist, he sees things most people can't.
Grew up in cruising days of the 50s, but this beauty is the pièce de résistance of the genre. Never saw anything that could touch it or come within a country mile of it.
👍👍 Ian!!! WOW it's gorgeous! And this is probably the most tasteful customization of a not so pretty vintage car I've run across to date. The sleek new lines of the car wouldn't be out of place had it rolled out of the Packard factory this way back in 1948. Even the slightly lowered stance looks perfect. Best of all are its original mechanicals and, I guess, the interior as well. Gotta admit, as an old fart, it's heartbreaking to see so many vintage American cars being completely bastardized to the point they're barely recognizable. Add to that those sporting ridiculous severely overdone clownish fake 'patina' rust bucket exteriors! Anyway, my compliments on this beautiful refresh of a rare old bird! Oh yeah, just subscribed. Best Regards from Thailand! 😁😁😁
The metal fabrication and the old school lowering, along with the taillight lens fabrication were over the top. Things not covered were the engine, brakes, electrical and interior. The car looks Way Kool. I would like to see a supplement on the aforementioned.
WOW! 😮 We sadly passed up great running flat head 8 cylinder 1948 4 door Packards for $400 at Estate Sales back in the 1970s! … Didn’t know what to do with them!!! 🤔 Great Utilization. Thanks! 😊 🏆👍😎
Very much love this.But I would love to see in the process.Very much love this.But I would have loved to see the process on the windows and how are you made them
Very nice work - I drive a more modern 4-Door Led Sled - 1996 Caprice Classic - 3 " lowered Base Model - 15 X 8 Alum Slots -- Dual Exhaust 4.3 Liter V8 LT-1
We have had three Packards, one of the best cars ever made. Inline 327 in the last two, hauled ass and drove better than a Caddy or Lincoln. Initially had early post war what had a hood that pivoted from either side, found out by mistake it had a four speed 😊
What's up with showing a completely different Packard for the top chop at the end of the video? A four door was changed to a two door and much more radical chop. That wasn't the car this video was about. I wanted to see before and after overlay of the car featured in this video to appreciate the artistry and extent of the top chop. I'd also like to see a full video on that mystery Packard that became a two door. Thanks for revealing two and a half gallons of Bondo were used to smooth the roof. Probably more than half that Bondo was sanded off in final contouring. Fabulous job. Great color choice.
My compliments! It is truly great to see a master metal worker make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
He transformed a hopeless mess of a car design to evolve into a prize winning concept.
Again, my compliments!
An incredible craftsman, fantastic workmanship, and making those lenses! Very impressive!
I really adore that Cherry Black color of the car !! Fabulous end result.
That car is unbelievable, you did a brilliant job buddy, on to the next, can’t wait,
Former Packard mechanic: Superb!
What an incrdeble transformation. You truly have a gift. Awesome build.
Packard and Hudson are just realy cool in my book.
Perfect chop. Pure style 👍👍
Wow! That is a sweet ride!
This is one of the best resto mod you have ever done congratulations
Ian Roussel? Master Metalsmith and designer.
Ian is a genius. I love his work.
An artist whose canvass is vintage automobiles! I salute you sir. 30:43
Ian is to me 1 of the best people - both as a custom fabricator & a true friend !
That packard came out awsome great job on the body work
At 5 years of age in early June 1954, I first remember seeing my maternal grandmother. She lived on a 960-acre farm in the Texas Panhandle. Meeting us at the foot of the long driveway, she had stepped from a new, brown Packard Sedan. She stood a little over 5 ft tall, a stunningly attractive 64 year old brunette. She wore Western lady's pants held up by a Western belt. I didn't know till years later she would always have a pearl handled Colt 45 close at hand. She was the 1st woman I ever saw in pants. But the Packard, I remember how smoothly the engine ran and how comfortable it rode. For her this was the last Packard she would own. Cadillac was moving quickly into more modern and exclusively fashionable cars, as Packard seemed to dwell on past glories.
Fantastic job! That´s one amazing car! It was a pleasure to watch this art of a car come true!
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Another excellent example of your talent. Keep bringing us more please. Oh, congrats on you guys move. I know the pups will love it too. God bless ya
I love whatnyou do in your Garage man, Really Impressive work ! Bravo to you guys !
Wow love the colour, has to be the best packard out there
From South Africa, wow my man , ur such a gifted man ,well done, absolutely beautiful job.
Out of original chaos and uncertainty - a thing of beauty, a work of art and one helluva car besides! Sculpture you can drive. Awesome, in the true sense of the word!
Ce type est un genie !!
Superb craftmanship! Well done so professional! Love from the UK! the home of rain!
Holy hell what a beauty car, what a fine friend, gorgeous work man!
Amazing car! This video just made my day. Thank you.
I love watching a Master at work. This is going to be a very cool Packard.
Absolutely outstanding.
Ian Roussel is the only person I can think of who I would like to meet. This guy's an automotive artist. Like an artist, he sees things most people can't.
love the workmanship.
Wonderful work from bones to recovered and updated design lead sled cars! Yet they are still packards. Congratulations.
Such well made and tasteful tail light lenses! Enormous praise for these beauties. A little suspension correction and go go GO!
AWESOME JOB!!🎉🎉🎉 CAN WAIT TO SEE YOUR NEXT PROJECT!!
Damn! Nice work. 🙏
That Packard Coupe is pretty nice.
Beautiful work, thanks
Awesome job sir!!😮
Ian Roussel is the best of!!!!!!👍
love the look and the tail lights
Super Great ! Video it turned out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unbelievable work 👏 🙌 😮AMAZING
Dude got a job for me I love what you doing 😊 I’m creative and skilled ❤
Bad Chad or anyone else has nothing on Ian. Ian is the best. A 1 of a kind.
You watching his new channel 👀?
Bad chad has no finesse, just a bull in a China shop. 😢
@@peterpumkineater6872 his wife is 😍 cute.
Bad Chad can’t build shit
Holy smokes!!! That car looks sweet.
Inspiring. Thanks so much
Far out man ! That is one cool car !!
Super....Wonderful...Exciting. How good is all this? Thanks very much (UK.)
Ian you are a MASTER great job .Dont know what to say great job perfect
The very first car i remember is my Dad's 1948 Packard Clipper and yes I did help him work on it!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's better than stock, great job!!!
Beautiful!
Beautiful sled!
Good work
Grew up in cruising days of the 50s, but this beauty is the pièce de résistance of the genre. Never saw anything that could touch it or come within a country mile of it.
excellent
I Love FULL CUSTOM GARAGE🤠
New subscriber here! I really enjoyed this video! Fine work!
👍👍 Ian!!! WOW it's gorgeous! And this is probably the most tasteful customization of a not so pretty vintage car I've run across to date. The sleek new lines of the car wouldn't be out of place had it rolled out of the Packard factory this way back in 1948. Even the slightly lowered stance looks perfect. Best of all are its original mechanicals and, I guess, the interior as well. Gotta admit, as an old fart, it's heartbreaking to see so many vintage American cars being completely bastardized to the point they're barely recognizable. Add to that those sporting ridiculous severely overdone clownish fake 'patina' rust bucket exteriors! Anyway, my compliments on this beautiful refresh of a rare old bird! Oh yeah, just subscribed. Best Regards from Thailand! 😁😁😁
The metal fabrication and the old school lowering, along with the taillight lens fabrication were over the top. Things not covered were the engine, brakes, electrical and interior. The car looks Way Kool. I would like to see a supplement on the aforementioned.
Very cool old school custom
WOW! 😮 We sadly passed up great running flat head 8 cylinder 1948 4 door Packards for $400 at Estate Sales back in the 1970s! … Didn’t know what to do with them!!! 🤔 Great Utilization. Thanks! 😊 🏆👍😎
@33:07...great sounding packard...great car!
Very nice work bro
Lights look amazing
That is really Beautifull
Im not even into those cars and I like them now after watching this video 👍
You can't even tell it's a 4 door. Sweet ride in an unassuming color.
What a Vision! The results are gorgeous to say the least, one sexy Boston baked bean right there!
Typically I hate custom car work, but this bad boy is a serious head turner. Sweet cruising machine!
excellent car as-is and a good baseline for upgrades as desired, e.g., air suspension.
Nice concept sir 👍
Far out dude!!
My friend, I really think you "rang the bell"!
Que buen trabajo Gracias por salvar una joya de la mecanica
Great! Someone finally found a use for a Clipper.
❤ Restoration in its best...
Good Driving ...
❤ from India 🇮🇳
That's very cool 😎❤
Mantap bos,,,
😮😎 like it 😊
Very much love this.But I would love to see in the process.Very much love this.But I would have loved to see the process on the windows and how are you made them
Которое уже видео смотрю и убеждаюсь что вы настоящий мастер и художник от бога.
Beautiful job. Would like to see the new glass and interior fit.
Ian you are the master of fab man nice 🚙
You took a wreck and made what looks like a speeding bullet train. Wow!
Άξιος!
I love the Packards i had one and i had the Hudson with to carbs.!
Super super super ❤❤❤
I could swear I saw this build last year.
He's so grateful that he sells it not long after lol, i wouldnt sell anything what someone made for me let alone a ian roussel car
FULL CUSTOM IAN is his current UA-cam channel ❤
Nice job! It’s really nice of you to give it to your friend. What did you do for the interior? Tuck and roll I hope!
Very nice work - I drive a more modern 4-Door Led Sled - 1996 Caprice Classic - 3 " lowered Base Model - 15 X 8 Alum Slots -- Dual Exhaust 4.3 Liter V8 LT-1
We have had three Packards, one of the best cars ever made. Inline 327 in the last two, hauled ass and drove better than a Caddy or Lincoln. Initially had early post war what had a hood that pivoted from either side, found out by mistake it had a four speed 😊
Sweet.
Always enjoy full custom, but the music ahhhh
Wicked
Might need a bit more suspension work, looks pretty bouncy but Yay!
What's up with showing a completely different Packard for the top chop
at the end of the video? A four door was changed to a two door and much
more radical chop. That wasn't the car this video was about. I wanted to
see before and after overlay of the car featured in this video to appreciate
the artistry and extent of the top chop. I'd also like to see a full video on that mystery Packard that became a two door. Thanks for revealing two and a half gallons of Bondo were used to smooth the roof. Probably more than half that Bondo was sanded off in final contouring. Fabulous job. Great color choice.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That is a happy dog