Re: 55 Packard Transmission Cooler Mockup ?

Posted by Kevin AZ On 2009/12/14 22:11:57

Thanks Keith, Big Kev & Brian,

I wasn't aware that I'd need a special ATF suitable rubber hose or that they made a coiling type of steel line. But after thinking it over, I reasoned that the steel would last longer given the desert environment I live ih. Rubber parts here in the desert age quickly and I thought they move around a little too much for my comfort also (reasons not so scientific I know).

Big Kev, I picked the angle to minimize the visual effect and I thought about standing it straight upwards too as you suggested, but thought it might be too flimsy so to speak. I still think that the cooler will have enough air flow as I've postioned it. Ultimately, my plan is to pull the TU as I'd like to have a modern 700R4 or similar placed into the car.

As to originality, I have plenty of respect for those who are able to keep their cars as the factory produced them. I love the history of this marque and think that they would have eventually improved some things (that we've all bounced around here in the forum over the years) along the way had the biz not went insolvent.

More pics this weekend when I do the install.