Re: Help a new Packard owner

Posted by JWL On 2010/7/15 9:59:55

John, congratulations on becoming a Packard owner. The 120s are great motor cars, and you will enjoy many hours driving and caring for it. I would recommend that you not drive your 120 this distance at this time. I think it would be a better idea to have it transported to your home. To attempt a trip of this distance I would want a fully sorted-out car. Also, I would want to fully understand the workings of the car so I would know what to do if (more likely when) something malfunctions. Your car is over 70 years old, and while yours may be in good condition you do not know the condition of all the systems (braking, steering, suspension, tires, cooling, electrical, ignition, etc.). Better to become familiar with the car and sort out all of its working parts in your driveway than on the side of the road. I expect others here will give you necessary tips for a long road trip. You can evaluate all of this and make up your mind. Regardless, best of luck and let us know about your experiences. If it is a 1937 model (15th Series) then it would be a 120C, the 120Bs were 1936 models (14th Series). Also, there will be an Australian contacting you about your new acquisition. He is a major contributor here, quite knowledgeable, but rather insistent. This is the best website for Packards and owners of these fine motor cars.

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