Re: Luggage rack

Posted by JWL On 2015/4/14 12:21:50

Please note that my rack installation is "almost right". The bumper guards have been moved outboard to clear the rack.

The question about the 39 Super Eight luggage rack came from an experience at Salado this year. There was one of these Packards there. I almost had the class changed because I thought it was misrepresented as a 120 with senior trim items. "Often mistaken, but never confused." The grille bars were not alternately painted, it had a '40 120 instrument panel and gauges, plus the junior rack. However, after raising one of the hood panels a 3-piece 320 engine was present. I had failed to remember that these cars were based on the 120s. George Holinga came to the rescue and qualified the car, giving many suggestions to the new owner about authenticity. The senior trunk rack suggestion he made bothered me and thus the posting of the question. I think a senior rack would be more attractive, but it looks as if the junior rack is right. It is going to be a very nice car when all the details are worked out.

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