Re: Resurrecting a 1951 Henney-Packard Parts Car

Posted by Packard Don On 2022/5/20 2:21:46

Way back here, I mentioned that the rear end being used is from a 1954 which has a different part number and I just realized the difference! For the 1954 Henney-Packard side loading hearses, LevelDraulic (side to side leveling) was no longer offered so the heavy steel attachment pieces are not welded to the housing! Prior to 1954, they all had it whether Nu-3-Way funeral coaches with or without the option or not. The mechanism was huge and heavy, mounting above the real axle and having a cross shaft with linkages down the the brackets. I believe it replaced the rear stabilizer as I can’t imagine both being needed.

EDIT: Please disregard the above as the 1954 Henney-Packard axle does indeed have the brackets. When I looked at it the other day, they must have been facing away from me so I thought they weren't there.

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