Re: Packard Pickups
Posted by Ross On 2009/9/27 19:04:57
Here is a side photo of the 56, which is #5. I've put 12K miles on it since the conversion, but since it is mine, have not gotten around to making it pretty. She shows 119 K miles and the bottom end is getting a little rumbly...Ah, the shoemaker's children. She's quite pleasant to drive and the lifters are quiet if I keep her a quart over full. Included is a shot halfway thru the conversion.
The red 51 200 is #1, which I did with gear start ultra, 3.07 rear, and a ported and relieved 288 with 4bbl.
The blue 53 Clipper Deluxe is #4, with 327 and overdrive/ ported relieved, 3/4 cam and 4bbl. Its a snappy performer.
Next up, #6, is based on a 55 Patrician and the guy wants it solid red. Should be an eyefull. It comes back from paint this week.
Its all about fun with cheap used cars. You get way more bang for your buck with Packards. If these were Chevrolets they would be too expensive to modify! (and not as much fun to drive)
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The red 51 200 is #1, which I did with gear start ultra, 3.07 rear, and a ported and relieved 288 with 4bbl.
The blue 53 Clipper Deluxe is #4, with 327 and overdrive/ ported relieved, 3/4 cam and 4bbl. Its a snappy performer.
Next up, #6, is based on a 55 Patrician and the guy wants it solid red. Should be an eyefull. It comes back from paint this week.
Its all about fun with cheap used cars. You get way more bang for your buck with Packards. If these were Chevrolets they would be too expensive to modify! (and not as much fun to drive)
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