Re: 1932 Packard question

Posted by Highlander160 On 2011/10/12 11:34:08

If I may interupt just a bit, I'm thinking the 9th Twin Six cars did not have the angle-set hypoid rear axle. I wouldn't raise my right hand to that, yet I believe the 900 series did indeed incorporate that feature. Why bring it up? it would explain the unique geography at the rear portion of the frame.

In "Packard: A History Of The Car And The Company" by Kimes, there's 2 lovely photos of 9th and 10th prototype chassis. Pgs 402 and 403 show the 9th, including the 3rd pedal for a vacuum operated clutch. On pg 412 is a very nice shot of the 10th which is more what we enthusiasts of the time are used to seeing. However, I don't see the rear axle.

I've seen more than 8 different L-29s myself. That number must be related to something very specific?

Ok, sorry to butt in...