Re: Suspension Question

Posted by Ross On 2014/1/23 12:54:02

I had a 50 Newport once--the car had terrific buld quality and that drop-dead gorgeous dash. Sold it because it was no fun to drive; I found the handling very heavy in it and other 49-52 Chryslers and Desotos. Oddly not so in concurrent Plymouths and Dodges (or even earlier Chryslers).

Anyway, you will find your 51 Packard to be very light on its feet in comparison and you won't even want for power steering if you install radials. If you want to kick the handling up a notch, install a rear antiroll bar. My 51 is a genuine pleasure to drive, so equipped.