Re: 1956 Clipper Deluxe

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2020/4/8 19:33:58

Thanks James

That's news to me but I dare say you're correct.

Any other Packard models share this setup?

I did not measure the stud spacing. My (modified) wire wheels slipped right on - eventually. I was told they have Ford centres, as apparently do my steel wheels. Although I'm beginning to wonder if those are original Packard wheels. No matter. They fit and the geometry looks right.

Spent a lot of time figuring how to get the rear wheels on and off, until I discovered that jacking under the chassis gives the necessary clearance (with the wheel arch covers off). Needs to go up pretty high, though. Started out with the Torsion Level jacked up to High, as well.

Brian