Re: Accessories for 1940 Packard 120 Club Coupe

Posted by RogerDetroit On 2013/11/11 15:08:13

Frankly, I wish my 1941 120 Business Coupe did NOT have sidemounts and had a spare in the trunk. #1 Looks - the profile of the coupe looks too heavy in the front with sidemounts, much lighter looking without them. #2 Cost: That 2nd spare is not needed with today's modern tires and I have $225 sitting in a sidemount well, instead and #3 PITA: as mentioned, if you do need to use it there is all the fuss and bother of the bits & pieces to remove before you start working on the tire change.

If you really need more truck room, wasn't 1940 the last year for a rear-mounted trunk rack? You might be better off getting one of those instead.

Be happy with what you have.