ERRORS in info

Posted by Peter Hartmann On 2008/8/1 18:39:02

New visitor - can't help but marvel at how informative and valuable this forum is ! Some great stuff in here.

I did spot one MINOR error in some out-of-the way info. that might be of interest to my fellow Packard V-12 fans.

In the section discussing "general information" about the 1938 Senior Series, your info. claims "THE TWELVE SHARED THE SAME CHANGES AS THE SUPER EIGHT, IT ALSO USED THE SAME CHASSIS".

I suspect I know where this nonsence came from. In the late Bev. Kimes excellent book, one of her sources made the same goofy statement.

The fact is, under the sheet metal, the Packard Twelve was a MUCH heavier, more robust car, and EVERYTHING on the chassis frame, under-carriage parts, including, but not limited to springs, suspension components, wheels, brakes, king-pins, steering gear, steering knuckles, etc. reflected the heavier-duty requirements. NONE of them will interchange.

This does NOT make ANY Packard any "lesser" a car that the Twelve. Be ASSURED Packard DESERVED its reputation for providing the best possible value in any given price class. But to compare or try and confuse a Packard product from one price class to another of a MUCH more expenisve price class, is simply silly.