Re: Engine swap

Posted by David Grubbs On 2014/3/18 20:35:09

Check out this section of the model infohttps://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/modelinfo/viewmodel.php?model=927

You will see that the 1700 series (110 Six) has different side trim on the hood from the 1701 (120 Eight cylinder). But the key item is the 5" shorter wheelbase.
It would be great if the car is a 120, as you could use the 49 engine. But I'd still go for it; six cylinder engines are fairly easy to find. If your 49 is in decent shape, and hopefully running, I bet you could find someone in this site who would swap you one for a 49. The six is basically the same engine as the 282, same bore, stroke, etc, just two less cylinders. The carb is different (one barrel versus 2) and the manifolds are different. But still a very nice engine and easy to work on.

And if every thing else goes to pot, I've seen a 39 or 40 110 replica police car with a Ford six cylinder in it, at the Packard gathering in Salado Texas a number of years ago. Probably much easier than a Chev V8!